As the threat from the Trump administration of mass deportations and ICE raids ramp up, advocates are urging immigrants to know their rights. In addition, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools, churches and hospitals, ending a policy that had been in effect since Immigrant rights organizations, such as the California Immigrant Policy Center, have put together a resources guide to defend community members "from threats and attacks" under the Trump administration.
No matter who is president, everyone living in the United States has certain basic rights under the U. Constitution, immigrant rights groups say, and undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. You don't have to open your door for an ICE officer unless that officer has a warrant [signed by a judge.
And I think that the Trump strategy is to instill fear. And unfortunately, that's happened. Hing suggested undocumented people seek the counsel of "competent, honest" legal counsel or an immigration consultant to see if there is indeed a pathway to lawful permanent resident status. In addition, the California Immigrant Policy Center compiled a list of "rapid response networks," which are community-based organizations that respond to emergencies such as immigration enforcement, throughout the state.
Current option for reporting immigration enforcement activity: Centro Legal de la Raza Immigration Enforcement: Know Your Rights As the threat from the Trump administration of mass deportations and ICE raids ramp up, advocates are urging immigrants to know their rights.
The Brief President Trump has made clear his intentions on mass deportations. Immigrant rights groups have compiled a list of tips in case ICE agents show up at your door.
