Given the looming changes in federal immigration policies that may soon
take effect, many immigrants who are residing in the United States without
legal status are taking it upon themselves to learn about their rights
in the event of an immigration raid or arrest. These “Know Your
Rights” workshops, typically sponsored by local immigrants’
rights groups in various states nationwide, are designed to help immigrants
protect themselves and their families if U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) comes knocking at their door. With Trump’s promises
of mass deportation in the near future, these individuals may be right
to educate themselves about their rights. Much of the curriculum at these
workshops focuses on how to respond to police and ICE officials if they
are stopped or accused of an immigration law violation. Organizers stress
that everyone is entitled to protections under the U.S. Constitution,
whether they are undocumented immigrants or not. The goal is that everyone
should be aware of their constitutional rights, such as the right to remain
silent, to ask for an attorney in the event of an arrest, and to provide
no information to authorities beyond their name and address when questioned.
Although Trump recently vowed to “work something out” with
respect to the more than 700,000 immigrants who currently are part of
the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), this group of immigrants
may soon become subject to detention and removal. This situation is likely
to occur quickly if Trump immediately takes action to repeal Obama’s
executive orders, as is widely expected, leaving thousands of immigrants
who have spent virtually their entire lives in the United States now vulnerable
to deportation.
Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C.
is an Oakland immigration law firm who has dedicated their practice to
protecting the interests of immigrants who are seeking to remain in the
U.S. and facing potential deportation. We are prepared to build the strongest
case possible in order to
defend you against deportation. Contact us today to set up your
consultation
and discover what assistance we can offer to you and your family.
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