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Know Your Rights

We are pleased to share guidance developed by the Metrowest Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) in collaboration with the MetroWest Work Center (Casa del Trabajador, or ‘Casa’) to help our immigrant community members navigate this difficult moment.

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YOUR BASIC RIGHTS

  • Right to remain silent

  • Carry a Red know your rights Card

  • Right to speak with a legal representative

  • Right to see a warrant

YOUR RIGHTS IF I.C.E. COMES TO YOUR HOME

  • Do not open the door unless ICE has a warrant signed by a judge

  • Do not answer any questions.

  • You have the right to remain silent.

  • Do not sign anything without consulting a legal representative.

YOUR RIGHTS IF I.C.E. COMES TO YOUR WORK

  • Right to remain silent

  • Do not answer any questions or give officials any information about yourself

  • You have the right to not line up

YOUR RIGHTS WHILE DRIVING

DON'T SPEAK TO I.C.E. — HAND THEM A KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CARD INSTEAD

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“I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.”

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“I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door.”

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“I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.”

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“I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.”

To reach the Holliston Immigration Task Force, please email us at hollistonimmigrationjustice@gmail.com

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YOUR RIGHTS IN DETENTION

  • Right to remain silent

  • Do not sign anything without consulting a legal representative

  • Right to request release on bond.

GETTING LEGAL & EMERGENCY HELP

  • MetroWest Work Center (Casa del Trabajador or ‘Casa’) – 508-532-0575 – casa@mwc-casa.org

  • MetroWest Legal Services – 508-620-1830

  • Greater Boston Legal Services – 617-371-1234

  • Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) – 617-350-5480

  • ACLU Massachusetts – 617-482-3170 or email info@aclum.org

FAMILY PREPAREDNESS

  • Gather important documents

  • Make plans for who will care for your children

  • Register your child’s birth with your country’s government and apply for a passport for your child

  • Update school contacts

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