Be informed. Be prepared. Know what to do.
Knowing your rights is an important part of protecting yourself and your community. This page brings together trusted information and practical guidance to help immigrant communities better understand their rights when interacting with ICE and other law enforcement.
Explore our Know Your Rights video series below, available in English and Spanish, and find additional tools, guides, and resources to help you and your community stay informed and prepared.
Watch the Video Series
Learn about your rights at home and what to do if immigration officers come to your door.
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Know Your Rights at Home
Learn about your rights in public spaces, during encounters with immigration officers, and when you are stopped or questioned.
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Rights in Public or on the Street
Private vs. Public Spaces (English Only)
4th and 5th Amendment Rights
Learn about your rights at work and what to do if immigration officers come to your workplace.
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Know Your Rights at Work
Learn how to prepare for a possible immigration emergency, understand different types of warrants, and know your right to remain silent.
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Types of Warrants
Right to Remain Silent
Emergency Preparedness
Learn what to do if you or someone you know is arrested or detained, including how to safely observe an arrest and support a detained loved one.
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Rights When You Are Arrested
Observing an Arrest
What to Do if a Loved One Is Detained
Learn how to recognize and avoid immigration-related fraud and scams and protect yourself from people offering false or misleading help.
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Avoiding Fraud and Scams
Helpful Resources
Find additional tools, guides, legal resources, and information to help you make a plan, know where to turn for help, and share reliable information with your family and community.
PODER VA
PODER VA supports immigrant communities across Virginia by responding to reports of ICE activity and connecting people with legal help and other resources.
Call 1-844-253-7882 to:
- Get connected to legal help and other trusted resources
- Report ICE activity in your community
- Ask for support during an immigration-related crisis
Family Preparedness Plan
An emergency plan can help protect you and your family if you are arrested or detained by ICE. Keep your plan up to date and make sure someone you trust knows where it is and how to access it if needed.
Keep your plan in a safe place and never share it with ICE.
Understanding Immigration Warrants
Not all warrants are the same. Use this guide to see examples of judicial and administrative warrants, learn how to tell them apart, and keep a copy for reference.
Immigration Court Case Information
Check the status of your immigration court case, including upcoming hearings and the location of the immigration court handling your case.
USCIS Case Status
Check the status of an immigration application or petition filed with USCIS using your receipt number.
Find Someone in ICE Detention
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System to search for someone who may be in immigration detention.
Find an Accredited Immigration Legal Representative
Find recognized organizations and DOJ-accredited representatives who can provide immigration legal services, and help protect yourself from fraud and scams.
NEED LEGAL HELP?
The Legal Aid Justice Center provides free legal help for financially eligible people living in our service areas (or who have legal issues arising in our service area) on a range of issues.
Rapid Response ToolKit
Preparation can help you and your family respond to an immigration emergency. Our Rapid Response Toolkit includes additional resources, guides, and tools to help you make a plan and prepare in case you or a loved one is detained.
