Know Your Rights:

What To Do If You Encounter ICE

When someone gets stopped by ICE, what can they do?

Know Your Rights and the Rights of every person in the U.S.

1) The right to remain silent- This is your Fifth Amendment Right- you don’t have to answer their questions, whether it is at your home, or out in public.

2) The right not to open your door to ICE- Law enforcement is required to have a judicial warrant (that is, a warrant signed by a judge or magistrate) in order to enter your home. 

3) The right to not sign anything before speaking with an attorney (you have a right to an attorney, although the government will not provide one for free)

Remember!

1. Remain silent

2. Don’t open the door

3. Speak with an attorney

4. Don’t sign anything

5. Show your Red Card - (You can pick one up at SLS or the Dreamer Resource Center!)

6. Don’t show false documents

7. Stay calm, don’t run

8. Make a family plan

9. It’s your decision

Be Prepared

Even before any ICE contact, there are steps to take right now in order to be better prepared. 

DO carry valid documents showing lawful status (if you have them)

DON’T carry false documents, 

DO make a plan 

Planning resources to check out:

1. Protect Your Family Planning Guide: Free legal guide created by Oregon Law Center and Latino Network, including resources and fillable forms to establish care for minor children in the event a parent becomes unavailable due to detainment, deportation, or another reason.

2. Notifica:  Free app to plan, learn, and act if you are at risk of being detained by deportation agents.

3. IMIrJ Individual Accomonyment Program: The Accompaniment Program exists to support our community members who are forced to navigate the United States’ complicated, outdated, and exploitative immigration proceedings. They train volunteers to walk side-by-side with individuals as they attend I.C.E. check-ins, immigration court hearings, Intensive Supervision Appearance Program appointments, and other mandatory dates during their immigration process

Reporting ICE Activity

To report ICE activity you witness in the community, contact Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition, “PIRC” at 1-888-622-1510.

Share the info only when you have confirmed ICE's presence- do not call to report rumors. Update when ICE is no longer present to avoid creating more fear or anxiety.

Oregon Is a Sanctuary State

It is against Oregon law for state and local law enforcement or public agencies (state and local government offices) in the state of Oregon to participate directly or indirectly in immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant.

If you know of a violation, report it here: https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/

Visit our Instagram account for a more detailed overview of Oreogon's Sanctuary State Law, and be sure to follow for more relevant content coming soon!

Portland State University is a Sanctuary Campus

Since 2016, PSU has held firm to its status as a Sanctuary Campus. That means that:

• PSU Campus Public Safety does not enforce federal immigration law

• PSU will not consent to immigration enforcement actions on campus or facilitate any such actions; and

• PSU protects the confidentiality of student records as required by law.

You can read FAQs about Immigration related concerns and PSU's policies at: https://www.pdx.edu/general-counsel/faqs-immigration-related-concerns

Have Questions About Immigration Law? SLS may be able to help!

If you have questions about immigration law, or want assistance making a plan for your family, request an appointment with SLS' immigration attorney. You can fill out an appointment request here.

PSU students taking at least one credit in the given term may be eligible for our services. If you are looking for legal resources for a non-PSU student or community member, you can find listings at pdx.edu/sls/resources.