1. Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! The Family Support Network

2. More than 2 million people have been deported under the Obama Administration. More raids and arrests may be on their way. *https://www.ice.gov/removal-statistics Alarming Numbers!

3. When President Obama announced DAPA and DACA+, he also announced a new set of immigration enforcement priorities. On November 20, 2014

4. Priority 1 (Threats to national or border security and public safety) Gang Member One Felony Conviction One “Aggravated Felony” Conviction – Some offenses might be “aggravated felonies” under immigration law but not felonies under criminal law Suspected of Terrorism –Threat to National Security Enforcement Priorities

5. Priority 2 (Misdemeanants and new immigration violators) – DUI – Domestic Violence – Sexual Abuse – Firearms Offenses – Drug Sale – Burglary (theft) – Other offenses with sentences of 90+ days in jail – 3 or more misdemeanors Excludes minor traffic violations or juvenile offenses – Immigrants apprehended by ICE after entering unlawfully after 1/1/2014 Enforcement Priorities

6. Priority 3 (Other immigration violations) – Immigrants who have been issued a final order of removal after 1/1/2014 In January 2016, ICE began a campaign of raids targeting people from CENTRAL AMERICA with final removal orders issued since May 2014 Enforcement Priorities

7. Obama also announced the new “Priority Enforcement Program” (PEP) that replaces the controversial “Secure Communities” program Priority Enforcement Program

9. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! With Police With Immigration Comparing Police and Immigration At Work Emergency Plan Family Support Hotline * The contents of this presentation do not constitute legal advice. Consult an immigration attorney for legal advice.

10.  REMAIN SILENT: You are not required to answer any questions or even tell the police your name  Tell the police you want to remain silent and want to talk to a lawyer. They should stop questioning you after that.  If the police stop you in your car: Ask if you can park your car in a safe place or have a licensed driver take it away to avoid towing or impound fees.  MEMORIZE phone numbers for three family members or friends who you can call. WHAT TO DO APPLY FOR A TVDL ACTION With Police

11.  DON’T LIE. Tell the police you want to remain silent. DON’T give explanations, excuses, or stories.  DON’T SIGN any document that you don’t understand.  DON’T DISCUSS your citizenship or immigration status with anyone other than your lawyer  DON’T hang any objects from your rearview mirror. It may provide a pretext to pull you over WHAT NOT TO DO APPLY FOR A TVDL ACTION With Police

12. REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION If ICE comes to your home:  DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR- You are NOT required to open the door unless ICE has a warrant signed by a judge.  If ICE agents say they have a warrant, ASK them to show it to you by sliding it under the door or holding it up to the window.  Check if the warrant was signed by a judge. A warrant signed only by an ICE agent does NOT require you to open the door.  If they try to force the door open: Write down the agents’ badge numbers and the license plate numbers of their cars With Immigration/ICE

13. REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION  REMAIN SILENT: You are not required to answer any question or even say your name.  Tell the agent you want to speak to a lawyer first!  DO NOT CARRY FALSE DOCUMENTS: having false documents is a federal offense.  DO NOT SIGN any documents you do not understand: you could be signing a voluntary departure form WHAT TO DO WHAT NOT DO With Immigration/ICE

14. REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION With Immigration/ICE You have the RIGHT to  Remain silent  Speak with and be represented by a lawyer (at your own expense)  Get a hearing before a judge  Request a bond to get released from detention

15. POLICE Court: If you have court or probation and you do not go Warrant for your ARREST Bond: If you pay 10% of your bond you can go free. ACTION ORGANIZE A KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SESSION ACTION IMMIGRATION Court: If you have court or probation and you do not go Order of Deportation Bond: If you pay 100% of the bond, you can go free. The person who pays must be a U.S. citizen. Comparing Police and Immigration

16. Immigration must have a warrant signed by a judge or Permission from your employer to enter your workplace. ICE does NOT need a warrant to search public spaces. ACTION Workplace Rights questions? Contact ARISE Chicago 773-769-6000 What NOT to do DO NOT RUN! This may be viewed as an admission that you have something to hide. DO NOT TELL the immigration officer where you were born or your immigration status What to do Stay calm You have the right to remain silent. You don’t even need to tell the agent your name Tell the officer you want to speak to a lawyer In the Workplace

17. Choose a Responsible Person for the care of your children – Power of attorney Have a plan in writing and make sure your family knows it – What is your plan in case you are in detention/deported? Have your documents ready AND in a safe place – Passport, birth certificates, medical records Carry with you a list of important phone numbers, including your consulate GET INVOLVED with a local community organization! ACTION USE SAMPLE PLAN PACKET TO CREATE YOUR OWN! Have an Emergency Plan

18. Family Support Hotline 1-855-HELP-MY-Family 1-855-435-7693 What is the Family Support Network Hotline? Toll-free hotline offers help to Illinois families facing deportation. The hotline is staffed by trained volunteers who will listen to families and offer referrals to lawyers, social service agencies, pastors, and other community supporters. The hotline is staffed in English, Spanish, Polish and Korean. REPORT ANY ICE ACTIVITY TO THE HOTLINE BECOME A COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR! ACTION:

19. DACA 2012 Prosecutorial Discretion U visas for crime victims T visas for trafficking victims Family-based visas DAPA (stuck in court) DACA+ (stuck in court) See an immigration lawyer or authorized non-profit to check if you might be eligible Immigration Relief

20. Questions? For more information please visit: www.icirr.org/familysupport www.icirr.org/familysupport Contact Dagmara Avelar –FSN Coordinator davelar@icirr.org