Know Your Rights

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution.

Judicial Warrant

If Law Enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), knock on your door, do NOT open the door. First, ask them to slide a judicial warrant under the door. Make sure that the address and information on the judicial warrant is correct.

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A judicial warrant is a court order signed by a judge that authorizes a search, seizure, or arrest based on probable cause of a crime. To verify its validity, check for:

  • Correct name
  • Correct address
  • Date within the last 14 days
  • Judge or magistrate’s signature

If all details are correct, agents are authorized to enter the home.

Citizenship Class
Do not open the door unless presented with a judicial warrant signed by a judge. An ICE administrative warrant is not a judicial warrant—it is issued by ICE or DHS and does not authorize entry without consent. If ICE presents one, state clearly that you do not consent to entry or a search. If they have already entered, ask them to leave.
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Rapid Response Network (RRN)

This is a community defense project developed to protect immigrant families from deportation threats and to provide accompaniment support during and after a community member’s arrest or detention. Anyone in our county can call the 24/7 HOTLINE (408) 290-1144 and receive help in real-time.

Community members in Santa Clara County may call the hotline when they:

  • have information or want information about immigration enforcement activity in their neighborhood;
  • are the target of an enforcement activity; or
  • have had a loved one detained by ICE.

Don’t spread fear and misinformation: Use the Rapid Response Network to share and receive accurate information.