Tell your elected officials: Stand strong and speak up against Trump's abuses of power

The Trump administration is counting on us to remain passive in the face of their authoritarianism. That’s why we must continue to show up, speak out, and organize.

Can you add your name to this petition to urge your elected officials to stand strong and speak up in the face of these attacks? Trump and his people want to silence any of us who want to hold him accountable — let’s show them we won’t be silent.

Then, take a few minutes to read through the resources below:

Things to keep in mind if you witness or are subject to an interaction with ICE:

You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a valid warrant signed by a judge. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant signed by a judge. The National Immigrant Justice Center has some examples of what these warrants look like.

You have the right to remain silent. This is also true for anyone else in your workplace or residence. You do not have to share personal information like your immigration status or place of birth, either.

You have the right to a lawyer. Assert it, and ask for one. ICE does not provide attorneys, so try to consult one in advance.

They cannot force you to sign documents or hand over papers without speaking to an attorney first.

You have the right to record your interaction, as long as you do not interfere.

The ACLU has compiled a list of multi-lingual instructions, and we urge you to familiarize yourself with them, and even print them out in case you’re confronted by ICE, or witness them confronting someone else in public.

United We Dream has shared a series of preparedness plans specifically to assist immigrant families in navigating encounters with ICE or CBP.