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Looking for someone detained by ICE?

Step-by-step guide to find a family member in custody using the ICE detainee locator.

If you are stopped in public

If you are stopped in a public place

Your rights in public

  • You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered.
  • Ask: "Am I free to go?" If the answer is yes, walk away calmly.
  • If you are not free to go, you do not have to show identification that reveals your status.

Stay calm and safe

  • Do not run, argue, resist, or lie. Lying about your status or carrying false documents can be used against you.
  • Do not sign anything without a lawyer.
  • You can say: "I want to remain silent" and "I want to speak to a lawyer."

Source: Adapted from materials published by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an immigration attorney about your situation.