Gavin Howe
If you are an immigrant and you break the law, you have the right to call a lawyer or your family, and you have the right to be visited by a lawyer in detention. You have the right to have your attorney with you at any hearing before an immigration judge. If you are arrested by the police, you have the right to a government-appointed lawyer, and should ask for one immediately. If arrested, you have the right to a private phone call within a reasonable time of your arrest, and police may not listen to the call if it is made to a lawyer. If you are detained by ICE or Border Patrol, you have the right to hire a lawyer, but the government does not have to provide one for you. Ask for a list of free or low-cost alternatives. If you are detained by ICE, you have the right to contact your consulate or have an officer inform the consulate of your detention.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| If arrested by police | You have the right to a government-appointed lawyer and should ask for one immediately. You also have the right to a private phone call within a reasonable time of your arrest, and police may not listen to the call if it is made to a lawyer. |
| If detained by ICE or Border Patrol | You have the right to hire a lawyer, but the government does not have to provide one for you. Ask for a list of free or low-cost alternatives. You also have the right to contact your consulate or have an officer inform the consulate of your detention. |
| If detained | You have the right to call a lawyer or your family, and you have the right to be visited by a lawyer in detention. You have the right to have your attorney with you at any hearing before an immigration judge. |
| If in jail | An immigration agent may visit you. Do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer. Read all papers fully. If you do not understand or cannot read the papers, tell the officer you need an interpreter. |
| If you need more information | Contact your local ACLU affiliate. |
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What You'll Learn
- If you are detained, you have the right to call a lawyer or your family
- If you are arrested, you have the right to a private phone call
- If you are detained by ICE or Border Patrol, you have the right to hire a lawyer
- If you are detained by ICE, you have the right to contact your consulate
- If you are in jail, do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer
If you are detained, you have the right to call a lawyer or your family
If you are detained, do not discuss your immigration status with anyone but your lawyer. While you are in jail, an immigration agent may visit you. Do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer. Read all papers fully. If you do not understand or cannot read the papers, tell the officer you need an interpreter.
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If you are arrested, you have the right to a private phone call
If you are an immigrant and you are arrested, you have the right to a private phone call within a reasonable time of your arrest. This call can be made to a lawyer, and the police cannot listen to the call or record it. If you are detained by ICE or Border Patrol, you have the right to hire a lawyer, but the government does not have to provide one for you. You can ask for a list of free or low-cost alternatives.
If you are arrested, you also have the right to remain silent through the Miranda warning, and under the Fourth Amendment, you have the right to be protected against an illegal search and seizure. You also have the right to a government-appointed lawyer, and you should ask for one immediately. If you are detained, you have the right to call a lawyer or your family, and you have the right to be visited by a lawyer in detention. You have the right to have your attorney with you at any hearing before an immigration judge.
Do not discuss your immigration status with anyone but your lawyer. While you are in jail, an immigration agent may visit you. Do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer. Read all papers fully. If you do not understand or cannot read the papers, tell the officer you need an interpreter.
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If you are detained by ICE or Border Patrol, you have the right to hire a lawyer
If you are detained by ICE, you have the right to contact your consulate or have an officer inform the consulate of your detention. Remember your immigration number ("A" number) and give it to your family. It will help them locate you. Keep a copy of your immigration documents with someone you trust. If you are a non-citizen, ask your lawyer about the effect of a criminal conviction or plea on your immigration status.
Do not discuss your immigration status with anyone but your lawyer. While you are in jail, an immigration agent may visit you. Do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer. Read all papers fully. If you do not understand or cannot read the papers, tell the officer you need an interpreter.
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If you are detained by ICE, you have the right to contact your consulate
If you are detained, you have the right to call a lawyer or your family, and you have the right to be visited by a lawyer in detention. You have the right to have your attorney with you at any hearing before an immigration judge. If you are arrested by the police, you have the right to a government-appointed lawyer, and should ask for one immediately. You also have the right to a private phone call within a reasonable time of your arrest, and the police may not listen to the call if it is made to a lawyer.
Do not discuss your immigration status with anyone but your lawyer. While you are in jail, an immigration agent may visit you. Do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer. Read all papers fully. If you do not understand or cannot read the papers, tell the officer you need an interpreter.
If you need more information, contact your local ACLU affiliate. Here is a list of contact information for legal organizations that assist immigrants:
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Freedom of Information Act Office, 500 12th Street, S.W., Stop 5009, Washington, D.C. 20536-5009. Phone: (866) 633-1182, Fax: (202) 732-4265, Email: [email protected].
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If you are in jail, do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer
If you are detained by ICE, you have the right to contact your consulate or have an officer inform the consulate of your detention. Remember your immigration number ("A" number) and give it to your family. It will help family members locate you. Keep a copy of your immigration documents with someone you trust. If you need more information, contact your local ACLU affiliate. Here is a list of contact information for legal organizations that assist immigrants.
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Frequently asked questions
You have the right to contact your consulate or have an officer inform the consulate of your detention. You also have the right to hire a lawyer, but the government does not have to provide one for you. Ask for a list of free or low-cost alternatives.
You have the right to a government-appointed lawyer, and should ask for one immediately. You also have the right to a private phone call within a reasonable time of your arrest, and the police may not listen to the call if it is made to a lawyer.
Only your lawyer. While you are in jail, an immigration agent may visit you. Do not answer questions or sign anything before talking to a lawyer.
