Police Encounters
What should you ask ICE to show if they want to enter your home?
“Am I free to leave?”
What should you ask ICE to show if they want to enter your home?
A judicial warrant signed by a judge
What is the first step after someone is arrested at a police station?
Booking
What constitutional amendments protect due process?
5th and 14th Amendments
Does appearing in the Epstein documents automatically mean someone committed a crime?
No
What phrase should you say if police ask to search your phone or bag?
“I do not consent to any searches.”
Do you have to open the door if ICE only has an administrative warrant?
No
What is the court hearing where charges are formally announced called?
Arraignment
What type of due process focuses on fair procedures?
Procedural due process
What is the difference between being mentioned in documents and being accused of a crime?
Mentioned = referenced; accused = formal allegation
What Supreme Court case says police generally need a warrant to search your phone?
Riley v. California
What right do you still have if ICE detains you?
The right to remain silent
Who decides whether formal criminal charges are filed?
The prosecutor
What type of due process protects fundamental rights like marriage or family decisions?
Substantive due process
Why is due process important when the public sees famous names in the Epstein files?
To prevent people from being judged guilty without evidence
What Supreme Court case allows police to briefly stop someone if they have reasonable suspicion?
Terry v. Ohio
What type of warrant allows ICE to legally enter your home?
A judicial warrant
What are Miranda rights designed to protect?
Protect the right against self-incrimination
What are the four basic elements of procedural due process?
Notice, opportunity to be heard, neutral decision maker, fair procedures
What was the outcome of the Prince Andrew civil lawsuit?
The case settled without a trial or admission of guilt
If police search you without a warrant or consent, what constitutional amendment might they violate?
Fourth Amendment
If ICE arrests someone, what court system handles their case?
Immigration court
What rule may prevent illegally obtained evidence from being used in court?
The exclusionary rule
What doctrine allows different governments (like the U.S. and UK) to prosecute the same person separately?
Dual sovereignty doctrine
Why does due process matter even when accusations involve serious crimes like trafficking?
Due process ensures accusations must be tested through evidence and courts