History of Ice
What does ICE stand for?
Immigration and Customs Enforcements
If ICE shows up with an administrative warrant, do you HAVE to let them into your house?
No
Can ICE legally lie to you? Elaborate.
Yes, it is a part of their "ruse" tactics
Do you have the right to record ICE?
Yes
What gives you the right to record ICE?
Your constitutional rights
How does Trump's administration classify all undocumented immigrants?
As criminals
What makes a judicial warrant different from an administrative warrant?
You are required to let ICE into your house/it is issued by the court and signed by a judge
Why is it hard to identify ICE Agents?
There is no single ice uniform, and they can dress casually in disguise
If ICE comes to your home without a warrant, you have the right to ask them to...
leave!
Who is safe to record an ICE altercation?
Anyone
What 2 presidents ended the practice of large scale workplace raids?
Obama and Biden
What are the three temporary visas?
Student, Work, and Tourist
These words might appear on an ICE agent’s vest or jacket, even if they aren’t local cops...
1. Police
2. DHS (Department of Homeland Security)
3. ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
4. HSI (homeland security investigations)
What type of warrant is required for ICE to enter or search your home legally?
A judicial warrant
Can a high school student visit someone detained by ICE?
Yes, but only if an adult accompanies them
When was ICE established and why?
March 2003 because of 9/11 attack and wanted to improve national security
What is an example of a judicial warrant?
Arrest Warrant or Search Warrant
What types of vehicles does ICE operate through?
Both marked and unmarked vehicles, including common sedans, SUVs (like Ford, Chevy, Dodge), and pickup trucks
Often appear as rentals with out-of-state or temporary plates
What is an action you should avoid doing when interacting with ICE?
Physically resist/interfere with or give personal information
What is a ruse?
A tactic ICE uses to target its victims
How much money does ICE have over the next 4 years and how much each year?
$75 billion over the next 4 years
$18.7 billion per year
Who is an administrative warrant signed by?
Agency from Department of Homeland Security (immigration officer)
Name two red flags from your checklist that suggest the ‘police’ at the door might actually be ICE.
1. calling themselves “police” but asking about immigration, documents, birthplace, or status
2. wearing “police” or “DHS” gear but avoiding clear answers about which agency they’re from
3. using a story about crime/theft/court to get someone to open the door or step outside
4. showing paperwork that is not signed by a judge, or refusing to let you read it closely
What should you do if ICE insists on questioning or searching you?
Request legal representation
Who doesn’t have a right to a court hearing
Criminals and those previously deported