Know Your Rights
Use this phrase to deny a search of your personal property
“I do not consent to a search"
Protection granted by a nation to an individual fleeing their native country due to a well-founded fear of persecution.
asylum
This UNC organization is a hub for social justice on campus, with over 20 committees (including SUIE!)
Campus Y
This NC law, which was passed this last summer, requires state law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal immigration authorities
SB 153
This exec member’s top artist on Spotify was TV girl
Ivan
This constitutional amendments protects against unreasonable seizures and searches of your personal property
4th amendment
An immigration designation that allows the government to deny visas or green cards to individuals they determine are likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.
public charge
This UNC Campus Y committee supports refugees in the Chapel Hill community through tutoring and fundraisers. SUIE has partnered with them this semester.
Refugee Community Partnership (RCP)
Enacted in early 2025, the Laken Riley Act requires ICE to take this action against certain undocumented immigrants who are charged with crimes like theft or burglary
detain them without bail
This exec member's favorite animal is a black cat
Paige
To safely exit an interaction with police at a protest, you should ask the officer this phrase
“Am I being detained, or am I free to leave?”
This 2012 policy temporarily shields eligible undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and provides them with work permits.
DACA
This nonprofit organization in Durham provides bilingual and culturally-responsive mental health services
El Futuro
President Trump has limited admission to the US through the refugee resettlement program almost exclusively to this group
White Afrikaans from South Africa
This exec member has been to 11 countries
Naidelyn
In a traffic stop by police or ICE, you are not required to show immigration documents or answer any questions relating to your immigration status, and should use this phrase
“I choose to remain silent”
This temporary legal designation allows foreign nationals to live and work in the U.S. if conditions in their home country, such as an armed conflict or environmental disaster, prevent their safe return.
TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
This NC grassroots organization focuses on defending immigrant communities from abusive employers, landlords, and ICE. They also promote civic engagement
Siembra NC
A 2026 policy called “preventing public benefits reliance” tightened this long-standing test, which lets officers deny visas to applicants considered likely to depend on government assistance
Public charge rule
This exec member's first time fishing was fly-fishing and they caught 3 fish
Sarah
This type of warrant is required for ICE to enter your home
Judicial search warrant/ warrant signed by a judge
This visa is granted to "skilled workers" with a bachelor's degree or higher
H-1B visa
This farm provides a cultural community space for refugee adults and youth to come together, recreate home and build healthy communities, and continue agricultural traditions. SUIE visited last school year!
Transplanting Traditions Community Farm
On August 21, 2026, a federal judge struck down the U.S. Department of State's pause on this type of visa
temporary immigrant visa (for people from 75 countries)
This exec member did voice acting for an English dub of a Chinese kids show when they were 14
Luisa