If you are stopped by the police, always remember the following:
- You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud.
- You have the right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home.
- If you are not under arrest, you have the right to leave. If you do try to leave say that will be leaving and do so calmly and peacefully.
- You have the right to a lawyer if you are arrested. Ask for one immediately.
- Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights.
- Stay calm and be polite.
- Do not interfere or obstruct the ICE or police investigation.
- Do not lie or give false documents.
- Remain as calm and do not run, or resist if ICE or police arrest you.
- Assert your rights to remain silent by telling police you do not want to make any statement and would like a lawyer.