Know Your Rights
Conoce Tus Derechos
Ogow Xuquuqdaada
The Monarca website has excellent information in English, Spanish, and Somali about your rights if ICE comes to your home or place of work. https://monarcamn.org/
Remember: It is illegal to make a false statement to law authorities (even though they are legally permitted to make false statements to you). But, also remember, you have the right to remain silent. ​
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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1. EVERYONE has the right to remain silent. You can lawfully refuse to speak with an I.C.E agent and not answer any questions—especially about your birthplace, immigration status, or how you entered the U.S.
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2. EVERYONE has the right to speak to an attorney and to not sign anything before doing so. Remember to not show any foreign or false documents.
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3. EVERYONE has the right to refuse a search of their person and belongings without a judicial warrant.
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4. EVERYONE has the right to make a phone call if taken into custody.
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5. EVERYONE has the right to record I.C.E. and police in public, as long as they don’t interfere with an arrest. Allies, such as U.S. citizens, can help by writing down names, badge numbers, and witness contacts.
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THE U.S. CONSTITUTION PROTECTS THESE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE — DOCUMENTED OR UNDOCUMENTED.
Delegation of Parental Authority
"DOPA"
​Families thrive when they’re prepared. In moments when life can change without warning, DOPA forms give our immigrant community a way to protect their children and ensure they’re never left alone or without care.
Right now, too many little ones are being found alone in homes, cars, or left waiting without a trusted adult. We can prevent this.
Action to take:
Share this information with your schools, your churches, your community spaces. Encourage parents to create a backup plan in case they are detained. Every child needs to know who their emergency contact is and where they will go.
Our traditions teach us to look out for one another, let’s continue that legacy by keeping our families safe and prepared.
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Please click on this link to the LawHelp Minnesota website:
https://www.lawhelpmn.org/self-help-library/fact-sheet/delegation-parental-authority-dopa
(The form is already translated in many languages.)​