Step by step explanation for criminal defense counsel of how to identify ICE detainers that may be issued in violation of the Gonzalez v. ICE class action. This class action settlement applies nation-wide to limit ICE’s issuance of detainers. This advisory walks through the basics of the case and how to monitor and respond to any violations of the settlement.
Despite the real risk of Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) visiting someone’s home, below is the primary pathway in which most vulnerable immigrants will find the highest risk of deportation. This infographic maps out the United States’ arrest-to-deportation pipeline and offers a glimpse of the multiple ways immigrants can be pushed into removal proceedings, from initial contact with law enforcement to immigration detention. Because there are regional differences in local law enforcement policies, variances in which cities participate in federal immigration enforcement programs, and new state-specific laws that serve the deportation machine, this infographic is NOT exhaustive.
A flyer that outlines 5 key reminders about your constitutional rights when confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Un folleto que describe 5 recordatorios clave sobre sus derechos constitucionales cuando se enfrente con agentes de inmigración (o ICE, por sus siglas en Ingles).
On April 11, 2025, the new Form G-325R took effect as a general tool to register all previously unregistered noncitizens under an antiquated and rarely invoked provision of the Immigration & Nationality Act, with criminal penalties for willful failure to register. This advisory was written to assist attorneys in discussing registration and the new Form G-325R with clients, including screening for prior registration and assessing the potential consequences of registering or not registering, so that individuals can make informed decisions about how to proceed in light of this new rule.
ICE’s form for requesting advance notice when someone will be released from custody. ICE uses this when they lack probable cause to issue a detainer, but want the jail to transfer the person to ICE custody anyway.

Know Your Rights

Advocates and community members can work together to fight messages of fear and panic by helping community members learn about their rights and how to protect themselves from ICE.

 

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has created a variety of materials to educate the community and prepare individuals for possible encounters with immigration authorities.

 


 

Tools to Assert Your Rights

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Printable Red Cards to Distribute

The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.

Available in Multiple Languages

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A Flyer About Your Rights When Confronted by ICE

A flyer that outlines 5 key reminders about your constitutional rights when confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Everyone – regardless of immigration status – has rights in this country. Period.

Available in English and Spanish

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Know Your Rights Solidarity Signs

The ILRC has prepared free, downloadable signs to help you let your local communities know that you stand with them!

Available in English and Spanish

How to Prepare for Emergencies

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A Downloadable, Fillable, and Printable Family Preparedness Plan

It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise.

Available in Multiple Languages

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A List of Rapid Response Network Phone Numbers

For regions throughout California. This list is updated on an ongoing basis.

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A Directory of Non-Profit Legal Services

Search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory.

Resources for Advocates

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10 Things Noncitizen Protestors Need to Know

Read and share our one-pager to learn about the top 10 things noncitizen protestors should know before they take to the streets to exercise their rights.

Available in English and Spanish

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A Webinar Providing a Sample Know Your Rights Presentation

In this webinar we will first provide a Know Your Rights (KYR) overview, covering the rights that all individuals have, regardless of status, and what they can do to proactively prepare and protect themselves and their families.

Available in English and Spanish, and as a Toolkit

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Know Your Rights Tutorial Video to Help Prepare You

An empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).