T/F Cops and Ice can enter your property without a warrant
False! Cops and ICE need a warrant signed by a judge in your county to enter your property unless you invite them.
Can you refuse a sobriety test if pulled over in Oregon?
No, in Oregon you are required to do a sobriety test if asked when pulled over if you are the driver.
Do you have to open your door if immigration knocks?
No. You never have to open your door for immigration unless they have a signed warrant.
T/F RAs are required to report any forms of harassment, hazing or assault.
True! us RAs have a decently long list of things we are required to report as both mandatory reporters and responsible employees.
T/F Rented property is not considered private property
False! Rented property is considered private property in they eyes of law enforcement.
T/F there is a difference between campus security and Campus police.
True! campus security are not sworn in officers, drive pickups, and cannot carry guns. Campus police drive the SUVs are sworn in, and can carry guns :(
Do you have to talk to immigration?
No! you always have the right to remain silent no matter what ICE says or does.
Are sexism, racism or homophobia grounds to sue a person, business or university?
Yes, all of these are grounds for a discrimination lawsuit.
T/F your dorm is considered Private Property
True! your dorm is considered your private property.
Are you required to show ID to cops in Oregon?
No! in Oregon you are not legally required to identify yourself in anyway to cops. (I believe lying about your identity to a cop is still illegal tho)
T/F ICE cannot make you sign anything.
True! ICE cannot make you sign anything, but they have been know to coerce people into signing things without a lawyer present. don't sign anything without a lawyer.
T/F You can engage in protest anywhere on public property as long as you are not blocking traffic or access to a building.
True! as long as you are not blocking access to something and on public property your right to protest is *supposed to be* protected under free speech
When is the earliest you can be evicted for violating a lease in Oregon
30 days
T/F Campus security can give you legal charges
False! campus security is considered security and not police, and cannot write tickets or charges.
T/F ICE will leave US citizens and students with Visas alone
False :( Unfortunately ICE has been known to harass people unjustly. this is when its important to remember your rights with silence and lawyers.
T/F Police can issue a dispersal order to any protest for any reason
False! Police must be able to proove the protest is a danger to public safety to legally order a dispersal order. in addition, clear instruction must be given on how long until dispersal takes place, how dispersal should happen, and may not arrest anyone until that time has passed.
What are the three times you can be evicted before 30 days in Oregon
non payment of rent 3-6 days
Violating drug free housing contract 48 hours
illegal activity 24 hours
T/F If a cop gives you a fine, or charges you with something, you have to accept the fine.
False! Everything can be disputed in court, even super minor fines and tickets.
Can ICE enter Dorm buildings without a warrant?
No! with recent changes they are now allowed on campuses without warrants but cannot enter any non public spaces without a signed warrant.
T/F UHDS follows the US standard of innocent until proven guilty.
false, For all non legal issues, UHDS will cite you fines etc as if you are guilty unless you attempt to appeal it.