Mama Bear Protection
What is one thing you should do if ICE or police knock on your door?
Do not open the door unless they have a signed warrant. Ask them to slip it under the door.
If you are detained, what document can help ensure your child is cared for by a trusted person?
A caregiver’s affidavit or power of attorney.
What is a simple way to teach a young child about their right to remain silent?
Using a phrase like “You don’t have to talk to strangers, even if they have a badge. Always ask for Mama first.”
What is one way moms can organize to protect their families from harmful policies?
Join a parent-led advocacy group or local immigrant rights organization.
If you witness ICE questioning someone in public, what is one thing you can do?
Record the interaction and inform the person of their right to remain silent.
True or False: You must let school officials or law enforcement question your child without you present.
False.
You have the right to be present and request legal representation.
Can public benefits (like WIC or Medicaid) be used against immigrant moms in public charge determinations?
No, WIC, CHIP, and Medicaid for children or pregnancy-related care are NOT counted under public charge.
How can you prepare your child to respond if they are ever separated from you in a public setting?
Teach them your full name, emergency contact, and a safe phrase to use with trusted adults.
How can moms support each other in legal emergencies?
Create a phone tree or community alert system for urgent support.
What should you do if a mom at your child’s school is facing deportation?
Help connect her with local legal aid and support networks.
True or False: A school can share your child’s immigration status with ICE.
False. Schools cannot ask for or share a student’s immigration status.
This document, often presented by ICE, is NOT signed by a judge and does not grant them entry into your home.
What is an administrative warrant?
True or False: A child has to let police search their backpack at school without reason.
False. Schools need reasonable suspicion to search a student’s belongings.
If an officer tells you to stop recording or tries to take your phone, you should calmly say this.
What is "I have the right to record, am I being detained and if so, what is the cause"?
If you see law enforcement harassing a mom at the grocery store, what is a safe way to intervene?
Use the “buddy system” by standing near her and offering assistance if she needs it.
If you’re approached by law enforcement and don’t want to answer questions, what right protects you?
Your 5th Amendment right to remain silent.
These are two things you should NOT do if questioned by ICE or law enforcement.
What is "lie or show fake documents"?
If your child is stopped by police, they should say this before answering any questions.
What is "I need to call my mom before I answer anything"?
The best way to safely intervene in an immigration stop.
What is "observe and document the situation"?
What is a community defense network?
A group of neighbors or parents who mobilize quickly to support families facing legal threats.
This type of warrant is signed by a judge and allows law enforcement to enter your home.
What is a judicial warrant?
What should you do if a law enforcement officer pressures you to sign something you don’t understand?
Do not sign anything. Request a lawyer immediately.
What is an age-appropriate way to teach your child their right to remain silent?
Role-play scenarios where they practice saying, “I need to call my mom before I answer anything.”
These are two things you should include while recording an incident.
What are "date/time and officer’s badge number or name"?
How can you safely disrupt an ICE raid in your neighborhood?
State aloud that ICE is on the block.
Call a rapid response hotline and document the situation while staying at a safe distance.