KNOW Your Rights
- You have the right to remain silent.
- You do not have to open the door unless officers present a warrant signed by a judge. Your landlord cannot give permission for ICE to enter your home without a warrent.
- You have the right to speak to a lawyer.
- Your landlord cannot disclose, or threaten to disclose, your immigration status to anyone.
Know Your Rapid Response Hotline Number
For Alameda County, memorize the ACILEP hotline: (510) 241-4011. ACILEP will be operating and monitoring calls throughout the weekend. Be prepared to share as many details and photos as possible (size/strength of the operation, location, uniform, time/date, and equipment/weapons seen). Other county hotlines include:
- Contra Costa County: (925) 900-5151
- San Francisco: (415) 200-1548
- San Mateo County: (203) 666-4472
- Santa Clara County: (408) 290-1144
Create a safety plan
- Identify who can care for children, pets, or responsibilities if needed (using this guide if needed).
- Memorize important phone numbers.
- Share key information with trusted loved ones.
- Gather important documents. Keep passports, IDs, medical records, and immigration documents in a safe place. Make copies, and, if you have an attorney, carry a signed G-28 form.
Minimize Risk
- Follow updates from trusted community organizations.
- Use a PIN passcode on your phone and consider disabling fingerprint or facial recognition.
- Weigh your individual risk during daily activities. Remember that the supreme court has unfortunately recently opened the door for ICE to use racial profiling.