Derechos de Inmigrantes Bajo la Presidencia de Trump:

PREGUNTAS MAS FRECUENTES PARA ESTUDIANTES, EDUCADORES & PROVEEDORES DE SERVICIOS SOCIALES Durante su campaña, el Presidente-electo Donald Trump llamó a inmigrantes Mexicanos “criminales” y prometió construir un muro fronterizo, rescindir las iniciativas DACA (Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia) y DAPA (Acción Diferida para Padres de Ciudadanos Estadounidenses y Residentes Permanentes Legales) de la administración de Obama, y “deportar en masa” a millones de inmigrantes indocumentados. Muchas familias se sienten con miedo y confusión. A continuación hay respuestas a preguntas comunes sobre lo que sabemos hasta este punto sobre lo que puede significar la Presidencia Trump para los inmigrantes. Yo soy indocumentado(a) / tengo familiares indocumentado(a)s. ¿Vamos a ser deportados inmediatamente? No. No sabemos en este momento que plan de acción la administración de Trump va a tomar hacia las familias indocumentadas. Individuos sin estatus legal que están presentes en los Estados Unidos tienen ciertos derechos legales y constitucionales. Usted tiene el derecho a una audiencia judicial y a que un juez revise su caso. Ese proceso puede tomar años en algunos casos, y usted puede permanecer en los Estados Unidos hasta que se haya tomado una decisión final. Otras protecciones constitucionales previenen ciertas tácticas de aplicación de la ley, y pueden presentar una base para desafiar tácticas demasiado agresivas de aplicación migratoria por el gobierno federal. Tengo DACA. ¿Mi acción diferida se va terminar cuando Trump tome posesión en Enero? El nuevo Presidente puede cancelar DACA si lo desea. En este momento, no sabemos si Trump va a cancelar la iniciativa de DACA inmediatamente o cuando pueda ocurrir. Y aunque DACA se termine, si su presencia legal y permiso de trabajo van a terminar de inmediato, dependerá de un anuncio del Presidente y como lo implementará el gobierno federal. Yo tengo DACA. ¿El gobierno federal va a utilizar mi información para encontrarme y deportarme? El poder deportar 700,000 beneficiarios de DACA tomará mucho tiempo y será costoso. Los beneficiarios de DACA también están al fondo en la lista de prioridad para deportación del gobierno. Sin embargo, las acciones de Trump son difíciles de pronosticar, así que las familias deben tomar precauciones hoy mismo y platicar sobre sus opciones legales con un abogado de inmigración calificado. También habría un reto legal al uso de datos entregados bajo DACA para aplicar esta medida. ¿Debería aplicar a DACA ahora? La respuesta depende de sus circunstancias, las cuales debe consultar con un abogado de inmigración. Algunas consideraciones son su edad, si va a necesitar acción diferida o autorización de trabajo urgentemente, y si su situación le permitiría esperar varios meses para ver lo que pasa con DACA. Es importante considerar que al aplicar para DACA, daría su información personal al gobierno y lo puede poner en riesgo en caso de que Trump rescinda DACA. También es importante notar que el proceso actual y tiempo de revisión indica que cualquier solicitud entregada ahora no va a tener respuesta hasta después de que la administración de Trump tome control. ¿Debería renovar mi aplicación de DACA o pedir permiso de viaje (“Advance Parole”) para viajar como beneficiario de DACA? Si su acción diferida esta por vencerse dentro de 150 días, debe solicitar su renovación ahora. Si tiene razones humanitarias urgentes para viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos, puede pedir permiso para viajar al solicitar “Advance Parole” con USCIS (Forma I-131). El gobierno ya tiene su información personal, así que no está creando un nuevo riesgo al solicitar la renovación al menos que su situación haya cambiado de una manera en la que ya no califique para DACA, por ejemplo, el tener una condena criminal. Si viaja con “Advance Parole,” asegúrese de regresar antes del 20 de enero del 2017.

¿Qué va a pasar con DAPA / DACA Expandido (DACA 2014)? La implementación de estas iniciativas se han parado debido a una demanda. MALDEF está vigorosamente defendiendo estos programas en la corte. Pero, el nuevo Presidente puede rescindir estas iniciativas si así lo quiere, efectivamente haciendo irrelevante ese proceso de la corte. Tengo una petición de inmigración pendiente. ¿Qué va a pasar con mi solicitud? Para solicitudes que no son de DACA y están pendientes con USCIS, no hay razón para creer que esas solicitudes no van a ser procesadas normalmente de acuerdo a las leyes actuales. ¿Cómo puedo averiguar si tengo otras opciones para evitar deportación? Busque asistencia de un abogado de inmigración de alta reputación. Evite fraudes de notarios. Visite immigrationlawhelp.org para más información sobre organizaciones sin fines de lucro que se enfocan en servicios legales. Me han puesto en procedimientos de deportación. ¿Qué puedo hacer? Consulte con un abogado de inmigración inmediatamente para planificar sus siguientes pasos. Usted tiene el derecho a una audiencia legal antes de que cualquier decisión se tome acerca de si tiene que salir del país. También tiene derecho de apelación. ¿Me pueden quitar la ciudadanía si mis padres son indocumentados? No. La Constitución concede la ciudadanía a toda persona nacida en los Estados Unidos a pesar del estatus migratorio de los padres. No hay suficiente apoyo para enmendar la Constitución para remover la ciudadanía de nacimiento, y cualquier intento de enmienda a la Constitución tomaría años y es probable que aplicara solamente a los nacidos después de adoptarse la enmienda. ¿Se va a terminar la colegiatura estatal / la admisión para estudiantes indocumentados de colegio? No. Las leyes que proveen la colegiatura estatal / admisión para estudiantes fueron aprobadas por estados y no pueden ser cambiadas por el Presidente. ¿Me debería preocupar al ir a la sala de emergencia de un hospital? No. Bajo la ley federal, su información personal debe mantenerse privada por médicos y personal. ¿Todavía debería reportar crímenes a la policía? Sí. La mayor parte de los policías solamente están interesados en investigar crímenes y no van a estar interesados en su estatus migratorio. Si usted es víctima de un crimen, puede ser elegible para una visa que le dejaría permanecer en los Estados Unidos. Consulte con un abogado de inmigración sobre los datos de su caso. Tengo planes de entregar solicitud para VAWA / U visa / T visa. ¿Debería esperarme? No. No hay razón para atrasar la solicitud para esta ayuda. Esta establecido en la ley de los estados y no puede ser cambiado por una acción del Presidente. ¿Qué puede hacer mi familia para prepararse para cualquier interacción con ICE, por ejemplo, si mi lugar de trabajo es escogido por ICE para una redada? El centro “Immigrant Legal Resource Center” ha creado Tarjetas Rojas que proveen información sobre como declarar sus derechos constitucionales durante una redada. Visite ilrc.org/red-cards para más detalles. Mi familia envía dinero a familiares en México (u otro país). ¿El gobierno puede confiscar ese dinero? No. Las compañías que transfieren dinero entre familiares de los Estados Unidos a México (u otro país) no piden información de estatus migratorio de sus clientes. Aun si las compañías pudieran distinguir entre inmigrantes legales e indocumentados en su clientela, la confiscación de sus fondos por razones de origen de nacimiento o estatus migratorio sería inconstitucional y sería desafiado inmediatamente en la corte. Soy un inmigrante Latino. ¿Me tiene odio la mitad de las personas en Estados Unidos? No. Una encuesta en el 2016 nos muestra que un 79% de Americanos están a favor de proveer una manera por medio de la cual los inmigrantes indocumentados se conviertan en ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes legales.



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STEVEN ZIMMER, PRESIDENT MONICA GARCIA DR. GEORGE J. MCKENNA III MÓNICA RATLIFF DR. REF RODRIGUEZ SCOTT M. SCHMERELSON DR. RICHARD A. VLADOVIC

MICHELLE KING Superintendent of Schools

December 9, 2016 RE:

QUESTIONS ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION

Dear L.A. Unified Family, One of the top priorities of the Los Angeles Unified School District (L.A. Unified) is to create safe spaces for learning, where all students – regardless of immigration status, religion, disability, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation – are respected and have access to a quality education. Below are answers to questions many have raised concerning immigration status and freedom from discrimination and harassment. Immigration Status Question 1: Are public K-12 schools in the United States required to provide a free public education to all students, regardless of immigration status? Answer 1:

Yes. All children in the United States have a Constitutional right to equal access to a free public education regardless of their immigration status or that of their parents. That right was confirmed in the United States Supreme Court case Plyer v. Doe. Discrimination is also prohibited by federal laws, including Titles IV, VI, and IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Question 2: Does L.A. Unified ever ask for the immigration status of a student or family member? Answer 2:

No. L.A. Unified does not ask for the immigration status of a student or family member when enrolling or while enrolled. This includes applications for transportation, free/reduced-price meals, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and all other services.

Question 3: Does L.A. Unified ever share a student’s immigration status or confidential student records information with federal immigration officials? Answer 3:

L.A. Unified does not collect a student’s immigration status and information (unless a student or parent informs the District that he or she is enrolling under a foreign student or business visa). Therefore, L.A. Unified would not have this information to provide to federal immigration officials. If L.A. Unified inadvertently becomes aware of a student’s status, that information is not retained. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) generally prohibits school districts from providing third parties with student education records. However, there may be exceptional circumstances under which the District could be required to provide pupil records information to federal immigration officials, including the following: 1) if there is a valid subpoena, warrant, or court order; and 2) if there are emergency circumstances, such as a confirmed danger to public safety.



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Question 4: Does the Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) play a role in federal immigration investigations? Answer 4:

The LASPD’s primary mission is to promote a safe learning environment at schools. Members of the LASPD do not inquire about immigration status. Additionally, the LASPD does not interact with immigration officials, unless there is an emergency situation concerning the immediate safety of students or employees.

Question 5: How may the 2016 presidential election impact family members who do not have lawful immigration status? Answer 5:

United States immigration laws and policies are formed by acts of Congress and/or Executive Orders of the president. No changes in law or policy are expected before the next Congress meets on January 3, 2017, or before the next president is sworn in on January 20, 2017. It is uncertain at this time whether there will be changes after January 2017. Regardless of any changes that may be made or proposed, L.A. Unified will continue to advocate for the constitutional right of all students to receive a public education.

Question 6: Can federal immigration officials come onto L.A. Unified campuses? Answer 6:

Federal immigration officials have a current policy restricting enforcement actions at “sensitive locations,” including schools, hospitals, and institutions of worship. However, as with other law enforcement agencies, federal immigration officials may come onto campuses under exceptional circumstances, such as immediate public safety issues, or when there is a valid search warrant, subpoena, or court order.

Question 7: What could happen if I am a recipient of DACA? Answer 7:

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a policy implemented under the Obama Administration in June 2012. The new presidential administration may choose to keep the policy as is, modify the policy, or remove the policy altogether. Information about DACA can be found on the National Immigration Law Center webpage at https://www.nilc.org/issues/daca/.

Question 8: What resources are available to help students and families who are newcomers to the country and are seeking to enroll in the District? Answer 8:

The District’s School Enrollment Placement and Assessment (S.E.P.A.) Center connects students and families with resources to support academic, social and emotional success. The S.E.P.A. Center also provides referrals to other social services and legal assistance programs that are not affiliated with the District, but are available at the discretion of families. The main S.E.P.A. Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1339 Angelina St., Los Angeles, and can be contacted at (213) 482-3954. In addition, at each local district office, the District has opened temporary extended support sites that provide similar resources to the S.E.P.A. Center. To find an extended support site near you, or to access resources, please visit the District’s homepage at achieve.lausd.net.



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Question 9: What should I do if I have more questions about immigration laws and procedures? Answer 9:

District personnel cannot give legal advice concerning specific immigration matters. However, it is the District’s opinion that licensed immigration attorneys are the most likely to provide reliable legal advice on immigration matters. For your protection, the District does not recommend seeking legal advice from non-attorney “notarios.” A directory of free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services providers can be found at https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org. Please note that the advice provided by people found on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the District. It is recommended that families with immigration questions contact an immigration legal services provider as soon as possible, because it is anticipated that such providers will become very busy in the months ahead. For additional questions regarding enrollment or access to resources, please contact the S.E.P.A. Center at (213) 482-3954. Freedom from Discrimination and Harassment

Question 10: What is L.A. Unified’s policy on discrimination and harassment? Answer 10: The District is committed to educational excellence, equity and access. Our policies prohibit discrimination against or harassment of our students, families or employees on the basis of actual or perceived religion, disability, nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected classes. To learn more about the District’s nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Educational Equity Compliance Office website at http://achieve.lausd.net/eeco. Question 11: What should I do if I believe my child or I have been the victim of discrimination or harassment? Answer 11: The District takes allegations of discrimination and/or harassment very seriously. Please immediately report the behavior to a school leader, supervisor, office of the Superintendent, or your local law enforcement agency. For information about school-based discrimination, please contact the Educational Equity Compliance Office at (213) 241-7682 or visit their website at http://achieve.lausd.net/eeco. If you are the victim of a crime, or need medical attention, do not hesitate to get help from law enforcement or medical professionals. For updated information, please visit the District’s homepage at achieve.lausd.net. Sincerely,

Michelle King Superintendent



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Free and Low-cost Legal & Support Services in Los Angeles Servicios de Apoyo y Legales Gratuitos y de Bajo Costo en Los Angeles As of 12/2016

Legal Services / Servicos Legales Please research the location before making an appointment. Investigue la organización antes de hacer una cita.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 1313 W 8th St #200, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 977-9500 https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights Bet Tzedek Legal Services 3250 Wilshire Blvd #1300, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323) 939-0506 www.bettzedek.org/ Esperanza Immigrant Rights 1530 James M Wood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 251- 3505 http://www.esperanza-la.org/ CARECEN–the Central American Resource Center* http://www.carecen-la.org/ 2845 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, CA. 90005 (213)385-7800

Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic Casassa 101, 919 Albany St., Los Angeles CA 90017 213-736-8136 http://www.lls.edu/academics/clinicsexperientiallearning/loyolaimmigrantj usticeclinic/ Asian Americans Advancing Justice http://www.advancingjusticela.org/ 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 977-7500 Immigration Center for Women and Children www.icwclaw.org (213) 614-1165 634 Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 KIND–Kids In Need of Defense https://supportkind.org/ 350 South Grand Ave, 32nd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Tel: 213 892 2026

Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)* www.chirla.org 2533 West 3rd Street, Suite 101 | Los Angeles, California 90057 Toll free 1-888-6CHIRLA, (213) 353 1333

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) https://lafla.org/ 1102 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 323-801-7991 5228 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90022 213-640-3883 7000 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90003 213-640-3950

Pride Legal- Network of Independent Attorneys http://pridelegal.com/ 888-789-7743

Pride Legal- Network of Independent Attorneys http://pridelegal.com/ 888-789-7743

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Community Based Organizations Organizaciones Comunitarias

Health Care Cuidado de Salud

Immigrant Youth Coalition http://theiyc.org/

AltaMed Patient Questions: Toll free (877) 462-2582 Locations in Los Angeles County: http://www.altamed.org/contact_altamed/los_angeles_county_locations

Los Angeles LGBT Center https://lalgbtcenter.org/ 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. Los Angeles, CA CARECEN–the Central American Resource Center* http://www.carecen-la.org/ 2845 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, CA. 90005 (213)385-7800 Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA)* www.chirla.org 2533 West 3rd Street, Suite 101 | Los Angeles, California 90057 Toll free 1-888-6CHIRLA, (213) 353 1333 Public Counsel* 610 S Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 (213) 385-2977 www.publiccounsel.org/

California Health Advocates 2 Executive Circle, Suite 175 Irvine, CA 92614 714-550-7008 Health Access http://www.health-access.org/ 121 West Lexington Drive, Suite 246 Glendale, CA 91203 818-480-3262 Health for All 519 E. Broadway Blvd. Glendale, CA 91205 (818) 409-3020 http://all4health.org

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  Immigrants’  Rights  Under  a  Trump  Presidency:  

FAQS  FOR  STUDENTS,  EDUCATORS  &  SOCIAL  SERVICE  PROVIDERS        

During  his  campaign,  President-­elect  Donald  Trump  called  Mexican  immigrants  “criminals”  and  vowed  to  build   a  border  wall,  rescind  the  Obama  Administration’s  DACA  (Deferred  Action  for  Childhood  Arrivals)  and  DAPA   (Deferred   Action   for   Parents   of   Americans   and   Lawful   Permanent   Residents)   initiatives,   and   “mass   deport”   millions  of  undocumented  immigrants.  Many  families  feel  afraid  and  confused.    Below  are  answers  to  common   questions  about  what  we  know  at  this  point  about  what  a  Trump  presidency  might  mean  for  immigrants.     I  am  undocumented  /  have  undocumented  family  members.  Will  we  be  immediately  deported?    No.    We   do   not   know   at   this   time   what   approach   the   Trump   Administration   will   take   toward   undocumented   families.     Individuals  without  status  who  are  present  in  the  U.S.  have  certain  legal  and  constitutional  rights.  You  have  a   right  to  a  hearing  and  to  have  a  judge  review  your  case.  That  process  can  take  years  in  some  cases,  and  you   can   remain   in   the   U.S.   until   a   final   decision   is   made.     Other   constitutional   protections   prevent   certain   enforcement   tactics,   and   may   present   a   basis   to   challenge   overly   aggressive   attempts   at   immigration   enforcement  by  the  federal  government.     I   have   DACA.   Will   my   deferred   action   be   terminated   when   Trump   takes   office   in   January?    The   new   President  may  cancel  DACA  if  he  chooses.  At  this  time,  we  do  not  know  if  Trump  will  immediately  cancel  the   DACA  initiative  or  when  that  might  happen.    Even  if  DACA  is  terminated,  whether  or  not  your  lawful  presence   and   work   permit   will   cease   right   away   depends   on   the   announcement   by   the   President   and   how   it   is   implemented  by  the  federal  government.       I   have   DACA.   Will   the   federal   government   use   my   information   to   find   and   deport   me?   Deporting   over   700,000   DACA   recipients   would   be   very  time-­consuming   and   expensive.     DACA   recipients   are  also  near   the   bottom   of   the   government’s   priority   list   for   deportation.     However,   Trump’s   actions   are   difficult   to   predict,   so   families   should   take   precautions   now   by   discussing   other   legal   options   with   a   qualified   immigration   lawyer.     There  would  also  certainly  be  a  legal  challenge  to  use  of  private  data  submitted  under  DACA  for  enforcement   activity.     Should   I   apply   for   DACA   now?   The   answer   depends   on   your   personal   circumstances,   which   you   should   discuss  with  an  immigration  lawyer.    Some  considerations  are  your  age,  whether  you  need  deferred  action  or   work   authorization   urgently,   and   whether   your   situation   would   allow   you   to   wait   several   months   to   see   what   happens  to  DACA.    It  is  important  to  consider  that  applying  for  DACA  will  give  your  personal  information  to  the   government   and   may   put   you   at   risk   should   Trump   rescind   DACA.     It   is   also   important   to   note   that   current   processing  and  review  times  indicate  that  any  application  filed  now  would  not  result  in  an  answer  until  after  the   Trump  Administration  takes  office.       Should  I  renew  my  DACA  application  or  seek  “Advance  Parole”  to  travel  as  a  DACA  beneficiary?  If  your   deferred   action   is   set   to   expire   within   150   days,   you   should   apply   to   renew   it   now.     If   you   have   urgent   humanitarian   reasons   to   travel   outside   the   U.S.,   you   may   seek   permission   to   travel   by   seeking   “Advance   Parole”   with   USCIS   (Form   I-­131).     The   government   already   has   your   personal   information,   so   you   are   not   creating  a  new  risk  by  applying  for  renewal  unless  your  situation  has  changed  in  a  way  that  you  might  not  be   eligible  for  DACA  any  more,  for  example,  a  criminal  conviction.    If  you  travel  on  “Advance  Parole,”  be  sure  to   return  before  January  20,  2017.    

    What   will   happen   with   DAPA   /   Expanded   DACA   (DACA   2014)?    Implementation   of   these   initiatives   has   been   halted   by   a   lawsuit.   MALDEF   is   vigorously   defending   these   programs   in   court.   However,   the   new   President  can  rescind  these  initiatives  if  he  chooses,  effectively  making  that  court  process  moot.     I   have   a   pending   immigration   petition.   What   will   happen   with   my   application?    For   non-­DACA   applications  pending  with  USCIS,  there  is  no  reason  to  believe  that  those  applications  will  stop  being  normally   processed  according  to  current  laws.         How   can   I   find   out   if   I   have   other   options   to   avoid   deportation?   Seek   assistance   from   a   reputable   immigration   lawyer.   Avoid   notario   scams.   Visit   immigrationlawhelp.org   for   more   information   about   non-­profit   legal  service  organizations  by  state.     I’ve  been  placed  in  removal  proceedings.  What  can  I  do?  Talk  to  an  immigration  lawyer  immediately  to  plan   your   next   steps.    You   have   the   right   to   a   hearing   before   any   decision   is   made   about   whether   you   have   to   depart  the  country.  You  also  have  the  right  to  an  appeal.     Can  my  citizenship  be  taken  away  if  my  parents  are  undocumented?    No.    The  U.S.  Constitution  grants   citizenship  to  all  people  born  in  the  U.S.  regardless  of  their  parents’  immigration  status.    There  is  not  enough   support  to  amend  the  Constitution  to  remove  birthright  citizenship,  and  any  attempt  to  amend  the  Constitution   would  take  years  and  would  likely  apply  only  to  those  born  after  adoption  of  an  amendment.         Will  in-­state  tuition  /  admission  for  undocumented  college  students  end?    No.    The  laws  that  provide  in-­ state  tuition/admission  for  students  are  passed  by  states  and  cannot  be  changed  by  the  President.       Should   I   worry   about   going   to   the   hospital   emergency   room?   No.   Under   federal   law,   your   personal   information  should  be  kept  private  by  doctors  and  staff.       Should  I  still  report  crime  to  the  police?    Yes.  Most  police  officers  are  only  interested  in  investigating  crime   and  won't  be  interested  in  your  immigration  status.  If  you  are  a  crime  victim,  you  may  be  eligible  for  a  visa  that   would  allow  you  to  stay  in  the  U.S.    Talk  to  an  immigration  lawyer  about  the  facts  of  your  case.       I  plan  to  file  an  application  for  VAWA  /  U  visa/  T  visa.  Should  I  wait?    No.  There  is  no  reason  to  delay  filing   for  this  relief.  It  is  established  in  U.S.  law  and  cannot  be  changed  by  the  President  acting  alone.       What   can   my   family   do   to   prepare   for   any   interaction   with   ICE,   for   example,   if   my   workplace   is   the   target  of  an  ICE  raid?  The  Immigrant  Legal  Resource  Center  has  created  Red  Cards  that  provide  information   about  how  to  assert  your  constitutional  rights  during  a  raid.  Visit  ilrc.org/red-­cards  for  details.       My   family   sends   money   to   relatives   in   Mexico.   Can   the   government   confiscate   that   money?   No.   Companies  that  transfer  money  among  relatives  from  the  U.S.  to  Mexico  do  not  track  their  clients’  immigration   status.   Even   if   companies   could   distinguish   between   legal   and   undocumented   immigrants   in   their   clientele,   seizing   funds   based   on   national   origin   or   immigration   status   would   be   unconstitutional   and   would   be   immediately  challenged  in  court.     I’m   a   Latino   immigrant.   Does   half   of   the   U.S.   hate   me?   No.   A   2016   poll   shows   79%   of   Americans   favor   providing  a  way  for  undocumented  immigrants  to  become  U.S.  citizens  or  legal  permanent  residents.  

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Everyone has certain basic rights, no matter who is president NOVEMBER 10, 2016 By now everyone knows that Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States and will begin to serve his term in January 2017. No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. It is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights. If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember that you have the rights described in this factsheet. The factsheet also provides suggestions for what you should do to assert your rights.

 You have the right to remain silent. You may refuse to speak to immigration officers.  Don’t answer any questions. You may also say that you want to remain silent.  Don’t say anything about where you were born or how you entered the U.S.

 Carry a know-your-rights card and show it if an immigration officer stops you.  The card explains that you will remain silent and that you wish to speak with an attorney.

 Do not open your door.  To be allowed to enter your home, ICE must have a warrant signed by a judge. Do not open your door unless an ICE agent shows you a warrant.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! If you are stopped by immigration or the police:  Hand this card to the officer, and remain silent.  The card explains that you are exercising your right to refuse to answer any questions until you have talked with a lawyer.

To: Immigration or Other Officer Right now I am choosing to exercise my legal rights. • I will remain silent, and I refuse to answer your questions. • If I am detained, I have the right to contact an attorney immediately. • I refuse to sign anything without advice from an attorney. Thank you.

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(They almost never have one.) If an ICE agent wants to show you a warrant, they can hold it against a window or slide it under the door. To be valid, the warrant must have your correct name and address on it.  You do not need to open the door to talk with an ICE agent. Once you open the door, it is much harder to refuse to answer questions.

 You have the right to speak to a lawyer.  You can simply say, “I need to speak to my attorney.”  You may have your lawyer with you if ICE or other law enforcement questions you.

 Before you sign anything, talk to a lawyer.  ICE may try to get you to sign away your right to see a lawyer or a judge. Be sure you understand what a document actually says before you sign it.

 Always carry with you any valid immigration document you have.  For example, if you have a valid work permit or green card, be sure to have it with you in case you need to show it for identification purposes.  Do not carry papers from another country with you, such as a foreign passport. Such papers could be used against you in the deportation process.

 If you are worried ICE will arrest you, let the officer know if you have children.  If you are the parent or primary caregiver of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is under age 18, ICE may “exercise discretion” and let you go. Because Donald Trump has made many anti-immigrant statements, ICE and other law enforcement officers may think they can get away with violating your rights. Sometimes ICE officers lie to people in order to get them to open their doors or sign away their rights. If ICE detains you or you are concerned that they will conduct raids in your area, this is what you can do:

 Create a safety plan.  Memorize the phone number of a friend, family member, or attorney that you can call if you are arrested.  If you take care of children or other people, make a plan to have them taken care of if you are detained.  Keep important documents such as birth certificates and immigration documents in a safe place where a friend or family member can access them if necessary.  Make sure your loved ones know how to find you if you are detained by ICE. They can use ICE’s online detainee locator (https://locator.ice.gov/odls/homePage.do)

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to find an adult who is in immigration custody. Or they can call the local ICE office (https://www.ice.gov/contact/ero). Make sure they have your alien registration number written down, if you have one.  You can call the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) hotline number at 240-314-1500 or 1-800-898-7180 (toll-free) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get information on your case’s status.

 Report and document raids and arrests.  If it is possible and safe for you to do so, take photos and videos of the raid or arrest. Also take notes on what happened.  Call United We Dream’s hotline to report a raid: 1-844-363-1423.  Send text messages to 877877.

 Find legal help.  Nonprofit organizations that provide low-cost help can be found at www.immigrationlawhelp.org.  The immigration courts have a list of lawyers and organizations that provide free legal services: www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers-map.  At https://www.adminrelief.org there is a search engine into which you type a zip code and then are given a list of all the legal services near you.  You can search for an immigration lawyer using the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s online directory, www.ailalawyer.com.  The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild also has an online find-a-lawyer tool: https://www.nationalimmigrationproject.org/find.html.

 Learn more about your rights.  Read NILC’s tips on how to prepare for a raid—in English or Spanish.*  Read resources and booklets in English and Spanish by the American Friends Service Committee and Casa de Maryland: https://www.afsc.org/category/topic/know-your-rights.

* ENGLISH www.nilc.org/get-involved/community-education-resources/know-your-rights/immraidsprep_2007-0227/ or SPANISH www.nilc.org/get-involved/community-education-resources/know-yourrights/preppararedadas_2007-03-27/.

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