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Know Your Rights: What are your rights if ICE comes to your home or neighborhood?
If ICE comes to your door:
- Do not open your door. ICE cannot come in without a legal search warrant signed by a judge. Often, ICE will show a DHS warrant in the form of an I-200 or an I-205 form which is not a warrant signed by a judge. If they do have a legal search warrant, it should be slipped under the door.
- Remain silent. Say “I plead the Fifth Amendment and choose to remain silent.” If you do not speak English, ask for an interpreter.
- Do not sign anything. Do not sign any forms without an attorney present or if you cannot understand the documents.
Call (415) 200-1548 to report ICE and protect your community.
If ICE approaches you on the street:
- You have the right to refuse to give them your ID and name.
- You can refuse to answer their questions. If they detain you, you can ask for an attorney.
- You can ask “Am I arrested?” If the answer is no, you should ask him or her if you can leave. You do not need to give them any information regarding your legal status in the U.S. You are not required to provide any documents to them.
- Call (415) 200-1548 to report ICE and protect your community.
If ICE approaches you at your workplace:
- Do not provide consent. Ask to see identification. ICE can enter areas open to the general public, e.g., waiting room, at your workplace. However, even in the public areas, ICE cannot arrest or question you without a properly issued warrant.
- Ask for a warrant. If ICE does not produce a valid warrant, you can ask them to leave. If ICE has a warrant, make sure the warrant has the correct address of your workplace. Check the warrant to determine what areas and items ICE is authorized to be searched. ICE cannot search beyond what is identified in the search warrant.
- Call (415) 200-1548 to report ICE and protect your community.
Additional Know Your Rights Resources:
- San Francisco Rapid Response Network (SFILEN)
- For your wallet: Know Your Rights Red Card (ILRC)
- Know Your Rights: A Guide for Immigrant Communities in 2025 (Asian Law Caucus)
- A Know Your Rights App for Your Smartphone in English, Chinese, Spanish, and many other languages (NAKASEC)
*The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
Bay Area Immigration: 24 Hour Hotlines
| San Francisco | 415-200-1548 |
| Alameda County | 510-241-4011 |
| Santa Clara County | 408-290-1144 |
| Marin County | 415-991-4545 |
| San Mateo County | 203-666-4472 |
How Do I Find a Loved One Detained by ICE?
You can confirm that your loved one is detained by ICE by using this ICE Locator at: locator.ice.gov
To complete a search by “A number” online, you will need your loved one’s A number and country of birth. An “A number” is an 8 or 9 digit number following the letter A. An “A number” is issued if you file an application with USCIS or if your loved one is detained by ICE. If your loved one is detained by ICE, the “A number” can be found in the paperwork your loved one receives from ICE called a “Notice to Appear.”
If you don’t have an “A number,” you can also enter the country of birth, first name, last name, and date of birth. If your loved one has different names or variations of his/her name, you should try to enter them starting with the legal name.
Legal Resources: When Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer?
You will need to hire an immigration lawyer to assist you if you have an immigration case before the Immigration Court. If you have a final order of removal, you will need to hire an immigration lawyer to assess whether you can reopen your deportation case. Even if you are not in removal proceedings, it is beneficial to speak to an immigration lawyer to determine if you have affirmative relief.
List of nonprofit legal service providers:
- San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative (San Francisco only)
Existing resources for asylum seekers:
- A Quick Guide to Removal (Jubilee Immigration Advocates)
- Understanding Asylum in Removal Proceedings (AALDEF)
Immigration Court Quick Facts: Why Do I Have an Immigration Court Case?
You have an immigration court case, because the U.S. Department of Homeland Security believes that you do not have immigration status in the United States. However, even if you do not have lawful status, you have a right to a hearing and the right to apply for immigration relief, if available. This means that you have a chance to explain to the Immigration Judge why the law provides an opportunity to stay in the United States. You should consult with an immigration attorney to determine if you have a defense to deportation.
How Do I Know If I Have an Immigration Court Date?
You can call the immigration court hotline at 1-800-898-7180 and enter your “A number” which you can find on your “Notice to Appear.” It is only available in English and Spanish.
You can also go to this immigration court website and enter your “A number” which you can find on your “Notice to Appear.” A “Notice to Appear” is a charging document that describes the reasons why the federal government is starting a deportation court case against you. It is only available in English and Spanish.
You can also check the bottom of the “Notice to Appear.” It may list the date and location of your next immigration court hearing under the paragraph that starts with “YOU ARE ORDERED to appear.” The “Notice to Appear” is only in English.
I Do Not Speak English. What Should I Do?
If you do not speak English, the Court is required to provide you with a court interpreter. When you arrive in the courtroom, tell the Immigration Judge or the court secretary that you do not speak English. A court interpreter will be provided either over the phone or in-person.
Why Do I Have to Appear at my Immigration Hearing?
If you do not attend your immigration court date, the Immigration Judge may issue an order of removal against you in your absence. This means that if you come into contact with ICE, you may be automatically deported from the United States without speaking to an Immigration Judge. A final order of removal will also prevent you from obtaining a green card in the future. You can consult with an immigration attorney before making a decision.
What Should I Do if I Have a Final Order of Removal?
If you think you have a final order of removal, you will need to speak to an immigration attorney if you want to try to reopen your deportation case. There are strict time limitations to reopening removal orders as well as limited options for reopening. An immigration attorney will help you determine what your legal options are.
2025 年移民社区资源
了解您的权利：如果 ICE 来到您家或社区，您有什么权利？
如果美国移民与海关执法局 (ICE) 找上门：
1.不要开门。没有法官签署的合法搜查令，ICE 不能进入。通常，ICE 会出示 I-200 或 I-205 形式的国土安全部(DHS)逮捕令，但该逮捕令不是由法官签署的。如果他们确实有合法搜查令，应该把它塞到门缝里。
2. 保持沉默。说 “I plead the Fifth Amendment and choose to remain silent.（我援引宪法第五修正案并选择保持沉默）”。如果您不会说英语，请要求翻译。
3. 不要签署任何东西。请勿在没有律师在场的情况下签署任何表格，或者如果你不理解这些文件, 请勿签署。
4. 致电 (415) 200-1548 举报 ICE 并保护您的社区。
如果 ICE 在街上接近您：
- 您有权拒绝向他们提供您的身份证件和姓名。
- 您可以拒绝回答他们的问题。如果他们拘留您，您可以要求律师。
- 你可以问“我被捕了吗？”如果答案是否定的，您应该询问对方自己是否可以离开。您不需要向他们提供有关您在美国身份合法性的任何信息。您不需要向他们提供任何文件。
- 请致电 (415) 200-1548 举报 ICE 并保护您的社区。
如果 ICE 在您的工作场所接近您：
- 不要同意。要求查看身份证明。 ICE 可以进入向公众开放的区域，例如工作场所的等候室。然而，即使在公共区域，如果没有适当签发的逮捕令，ICE 也无法逮捕或审问您。
- 要求出示搜查令。如果 ICE 无法出示有效搜查令，您可以要求他们离开。如果 ICE 有搜查令，请确保搜查令上有您工作场所的正确地址。检查搜查令以确定 ICE 有权搜查哪些区域和物品。 ICE 不得搜查搜查令中指定的范围以外的地方。
- 请致电 (415) 200-1548 举报 ICE 并保护您的社区。
了解您的其他权利资源：
- 了解您的权利：2025 年移民社区指南 (ALC)
- 了解您的权利应用程序有英语、中文、西班牙语和许多其他语言版本 (NAKASEC)
*所提供的信息仅供参考，不应被视为法律建议。
湾区移民紧急热线（24小时）
| 旧金山 | 415-200-1548 |
| 阿拉米达县 | 510-241-4011 |
| 圣克拉拉县 | 408-290-1144 |
| 马林县 | 415-991-4545 |
| 圣马特奥县 | 203-666-4472 |
如何找到被 ICE 拘留的亲人？
您可以使用以下 ICE 定位器确认您的亲人是否被 ICE 拘留：locator.ice.gov
如要通过“A 号码” (A Number) 在线完成搜索，您需要亲人的 A 号码和出生国家。“A 号码”是字母 A 后面的 8 位或 9 位数字。如果您向 USCIS 提交申请或您的亲人被 ICE 拘留，则会发放“A 号码”。如果您的亲人被 ICE 拘留，您可以在亲人从 ICE 收到的名为“出庭通知”的文件中找到“A 号码”。
如果您没有“A 号码”，您也可以输入出生国家、名字、姓氏和出生日期。如果您的亲人有不同的名字，您应该尝试从法定姓名开始输入。
法律资源: 什么时候需要移民律师？
如果您在移民法庭有移民案件，您需要聘请移民律师来协助您。如果您有最终驱逐令，您需要聘请移民律师来评估您是否可以重新审理驱逐案件。即使您没有处于驱逐程序中，与移民律师交谈以确定您是否有”肯定性救济”，即其他可以合法申请的移民权益，也是有益的。
提供非牟利性法律服务机构名单：
- California List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers (EOIR) 加州公益法律服务提供机构名单 (EOIR)
- San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative (San Francisco only) 旧金山移民法律辩护合作组织 (仅限旧金山)
现有庇护寻求者资源：
移民法庭快讯: 为什么我有移民法庭案件？
您有移民法庭案件，是因为美国国土安全部认为您在美国不具备移民身份。但是，即使您没有合法身份，您也有权参加听证会并申请移民救济（如适用）。这意味着您有机会向移民法官解释为什么法律提供了留在美国的机会。您应该咨询移民律师，以确定您是否有理由避免被驱逐出境。
我如何知道我是否有移民法庭日期？
您可以拨打移民法庭热线 1-800-898-7180 并输入您的“A 号码”，您可以在“出庭通知”中找到该号码。它仅提供英语和西班牙语版本。
您也可以访问此移民法庭网站并输入您的“A 号码”，您可以在“出庭通知”中找到该号码。 “出庭通知”是一份起诉书，其中描述了联邦政府对您提起驱逐出境法庭案件的原因。它仅提供英语和西班牙语版本。
您还可以查看“出庭通知”的底部。它可能会列出您下一次移民法庭听证会的日期和地点，该段落以“您被命令出庭（YOU ARE ORDERED to appear）.”开头。“出庭通知”只有英文版。
我不会说英语。我该怎么办？
如果您不会说英语，法院必须为您提供法庭口译员。当您到达法庭时，告诉移民法官或法庭秘书您不会说英语。法庭口译员将通过电话或亲自到现场提供口译。
为什么我必须出席移民听证会？
如果您不出席移民法庭日期，移民法官可能会在您缺席的情况下向您发出驱逐令。这意味着，如果您与 ICE 接触，您可能会在没有与移民法官交谈的情况下被自动驱逐出美国。最终驱逐令还会阻止您将来获得绿卡。您可以在做出决定之前咨询移民律师。
如果我收到了最终驱逐令，我该怎么办？
如果您认为您已收到最终驱逐令，并且想尝试重新审理您的驱逐出境案件，则需要咨询移民律师 。重新开启驱逐令案件有严格的时间限制，并且重新开启案件的选项也有限。移民律师将帮助您确定您的合法选择。
