Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Part of the Community Emporwerement and Defense Initiative (CEDI)

More than 2 million people have been deported under the Obama Administration. More raids and arrests may be on their way. * Alarming Numbers!

When President Obama announced DAPA and DACA+, he also announced the replacement of the “Secure Communities” program and the implementation on the “Priority Enforcement Program” (PEP). On November 20, 2014

Priority Enforcement Program

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

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

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

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! * The contents of this presentation do not constitute legal advice. Consult an immigration attorney for legal advice. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: REMAIN SILENT SPEAK WITH AND BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY In immigration it will be at your own expense REQUEST A LOCAL TELEPHONE CALL Memorize phone numbers of family/friends with legal status Immigrants have the right to call your consulate

 DON’T LIE. Tell the police you want to remain silent. DON’T give explanations, excuses, or stories.  Do not claim to be a US Citizen if you are not!  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 REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION With Police

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. ASK them to show you the warrant –Slide it under your door or hold it up to the window  If they try to force the door open: Write down the agents’ badge numbers and the license plate numbers of their cars. 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. With Immigration/ICE Sample Order by a Judge Sample Order by ICE

REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION With Immigration/ICE To find out if you have a deportation order:  Call (Executive Office of Immigration Review) and enter your 9-digit A-number To locate someone in ICE custody:  Go online to locator.ice.gov. You can search by either  the person’s name, date of birth AND country of birth OR  The person’s 9-digit A-number AND country of birth

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 supervision 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 or LPR. Comparing Police and Immigration

How Do I Defend my RIGHTS? You have rights regardless of your immigration status! Learn/memorize basic vocabulary to defend your rights in English. Educate Have an Emergency Plan. Consult with an attorney/BIA organization. Prepare Contact your local immigrant rights organization Report any incidents with ICE to our Family Support Hotline. Report BEWARE! ICE is using deceptive practices against our communities!

Educate! Basic vocabulary to exercise your rights: I wish to remain silent. I wish to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. I do not consent to your entry or to your search of these premises. I will not sign any document I do not understand.

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

Family Support Hotline 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: HELP-MY-Family

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

Questions? For more information please visit: Contact Dagmara Avelar –FSN Coordinator