In these difficult times, our immigrant community is facing more pressure, more fear, and more uncertainty than ever before. That’s why at Landerholm Immigration, we want to share a clear and necessary message: Do NOT confront ICE agents.
This warning doesn’t come from fear—it comes from reality. We want you and your loved ones to be safe, informed, and protected.
What’s Happening in Our Streets
Every day, we’re seeing more videos on social media showing ICE operations in public. TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook are full of clips of people filming arrests and questioning agents. We understand the impulse to expose injustice—but you must think strategically before acting.
Making a video go viral might seem like a form of protest or resistance, but it can also put a target on your back. What starts as an act of solidarity can end up destroying an immigration case.
A Real Case: The Cost of Interfering
This week, we saw a painful example. A U.S. citizen watched as ICE agents arrested her neighbor. Driven by anger and outrage, she pulled out her phone, got close to the agents, filmed their faces, and started demanding answers.
Minutes later, ICE asked for her passport and took her information. The next day, they showed up at her home—and detained her husband, an undocumented immigrant with no criminal record, who was just weeks away from his consular interview.
Why? Most likely as retaliation. This is the kind of outcome we want you to avoid. One impulsive action—no matter how well-intentioned—can have devastating consequences.
This Is Not Your Fight to Intervene In
We know watching injustice hurts. But getting involved in the middle of an ICE operation is not the way to make change. The law does not allow interference, and doing so could be considered a serious crime. Lawmakers are even working on proposals that would make interfering with ICE agents punishable with harsher penalties.
And if you're not a U.S. citizen, any criminal charge—even if minor—can close the door to your green card, citizenship, or the ability to petition for family members.
Want to Help? Do It Safely
Not all hope is lost. You can support your community—but you must do it smartly and safely. Here are a few ways to truly help:
- Alert the person’s family right away.
- Connect with churches or community centers helping those impacted by deportation.
- Donate time, money, or resources to organizations that support immigrants.
- Get involved in activism, vote, and raise your voice where it really counts—in Congress and at the ballot box.
Think Before You Act
The immigrant community is strong, resilient, and brave. But above all, it must be strategic. Before pulling out your phone or yelling at a federal agent, ask yourself:
- Could this hurt my legal status?
- Do I have a loved one going through an immigration process?
- Could ICE retaliate against my family?
Don’t turn someone else’s crisis into your own tragedy.
Protect Yourself and Those You Love
At Landerholm Immigration, we’ve seen firsthand how impulsive actions can destroy years of hard work. That’s why we’re urging you: Don’t act out of anger—act with strategy. Your life and your family’s future are too important to risk.
📞 If you need legal advice or have questions about your immigration case, call us at 855-910-8244 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Sometimes, a well-timed warning can save an entire family.