What are your rights if ICE agents show up at your door

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Sunday, July 14, 2019
ICE plans to arrest more than 2,040 undocumented immigrants
Immigration and Customs Enforcement top official told ABC News on Friday that the agency plans to arrest more than 2,040 undocumented family members, adding that "there has to be consequences" to entering the United States illegally.

As news spread about the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plans to arrest more than 2,040 undocumented people this weekend, a California county supervisor posted on Facebook that residents know their rights.

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With thousands of immigrants living in Houston, many fear what may happened after the raids.

"Knowing your rights, being prepared, and having the right plan for you and your family can help you respond to an immigration emergency," she posted.

The L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs also provided the following list of rights:

-RIGHT TO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR unless the immigration agent knocking has a warrant to enter that is signed by a judge or magistrate and has your name on it.

-RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT and not answer questions from immigration agents.

-RIGHT NOT TO SIGN ANY PAPERS without first talking to an attorney.

-RIGHT TO TALK TO AN ATTORNEY at your own expense.

-IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE YOUR HOME: Ask the immigration agent if you are free to go. If they say yes, leave peacefully. If they say no, ask to call your attorney.