Strategies ICE Uses to Gain Access to Homes and Individuals
Over recent months, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have ramped up their efforts to arrest and detain individuals. ICE agents are very aggressive in their tactics and they often use deceptive strategies to gain entry into homes and other locations so they can detain individuals. Below, our Tifton deportation defense lawyer explains some of the most common tactics used by ICE and how to ensure your rights are protected.
You are Required to Let Us In
Unless an ICE agent shows you a judicial warrant, meaning it has been signed by a judge, you are under no obligation to open the door for them. Most ICE agents have administrative warrants, but these are not the same as judicial warrants and do not give ICE the authority to enter or search your home. If ICE agents come to your home, ask them to slide the warrant under the door to confirm that it is a judicial warrant. If it is, it will say ‘U.S. District Court.’ If it is not, remain silent and do not open the door.
We Only Want to Ask You Some Questions
ICE agents may act as though they are simply conducting a routine check. However, they actually want to obtain information that they can use against you. You have the right to remain silent, so do not answer any of the questions an agent asks you, particularly without an attorney present. You can ask if you are free to leave and you should, if possible.
Things Will Get Worse if You Do Not Let Us In
Again, you are only required to let ICE agents inside your home if they have a judicial warrant. You will not face any legal ramifications for refusing to open the door when ICE does not have a warrant. Stay calm and do not argue with the agents. If possible, record the entire encounter, as this can show that your rights were violated.
We are Investigating a Crime
ICE agents will also often say they are investigating a crime and believe that you, or someone else inside the home, is the victim. For example, they may tell you they believe your loved one’s identity was stolen so you will call them to the door. Once they are there, ICE agents will then arrest them. The best way to avoid this is to only open the door if the agents have a warrant and to remain silent as much as possible.
Our Deportation Defense Lawyer in Tifton After an ICE Encounter
Whether you or your loved one has been approached by ICE, you need the help of a Tifton deportation defense lawyer. An attorney can explain your rights, make sure they are always protected, and ensure that the fear and intimidation tactics of ICE do not work so you and your family do not suffer harm. For a consultation to discuss your case and needs, please call Shirazi Immigration Law, Inc. today at 404-523-3611.
