I share the concerns of many on the Central Coast about the immigration policies of the incoming Trump Administration, including its promise to execute a mass deportation policy that would harm millions in California and across the United States.
It is critical for Central Coast residents to know your rights when encountering immigration officers or other personnel aiding in immigration enforcement actions.
My office has prepared a bilingual informational fact sheet to help families know their legal rights.
You can find that fact sheet here.
Know Your Rights
You have the right to remain silent and contact an attorney
You have the right to due process and to have your case heard before a judge.
If You Interact with ICE
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Do not volunteer any information
- You do not need a provide your immigration status or place of birth
- Do not show or use any false or fraudulent documentation, including a fake name. You do not have any obligation to sign any document without speaking to an attorney.
- Do not sign a document you do not understand.
- Ask to see a warrant before you open the door, should ICE visit your home or place of work.
Know a U.S. citizen, a veteran, or servicemember or lawful permanent resident being taken into immigration custody or removed from the United States? Have immigration questions?
Call my office: 805-730-1710
Legal Disclaimer: This webpage is for general informational purposes only. Its contents are not legal advice.
Federal Resources:
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
www.ice.gov
Use the ICE Portal to find important information for noncitizens on how to complete necessary tasks related to the immigration process such as:
Updating addresses
Finding Court Hearing Details
Scheduling or Changing Appointments
Request your ICE records through FOIA - https://www.ice.gov/foia
Use the ICE Portal for any noncitizen who has been placed in removal proceedings.
Need to locate someone in immigration detention? Use the Online Detainee Locator System.
US Customs and Border Protections
Use the CBP portal to learn more about US border records and border crossing history by land, air or sea. Apprehensions by Border Patrol between Officials Port of Entry.
https://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia/records
US Citizen and Immigration Services
https://www.uscis.gov/
The USCIS website has information on every type of form, addresses for USCIS offices, information on fee changes, and a place to order forms online or through the mail.
The USCIS automated information line is available 24 hours a day. The number is: 1-800-767-1833.
If you have an emergency, or can’t get the help you need from these resources, I might be able to help. However, I will need your written permission to help with most USCIS matters. You can fill out my casework form and my office will get in touch with you.
State Resources
https://oag.ca.gov/immigrant/resources
Yo comparto las preocupaciones de muchos en la Costa Central sobre las políticas de inmigración de Donald Trump – incluyendo su promesa de implementar una estrategia de deportación masiva que perjudicaría a millones en California y en todo los Estados Unidos.
Es fundamental que los residentes de la Costa Central conozcan sus derechos cuando estén en contacto con funcionarios de inmigración u otro personal que ayude en estas políticas de inmigración.
Mi oficina hemos preparado una hoja informativa bilingüe para ayudar a las familias a conocer sus derechos legales.
Se puede encontrar aquí.
Conozca sus derechos
- Tiene el derecho a permanecer en silencio y a contactar a un abogado.
- Tiene el derecho a un proceso legal y a que su caso sea escuchado ante un juez.
Si tiene contacto con ICE
- No ofrezca NINGUNA información de forma voluntaria.
- No necesita proporcionar su estatus migratorio o lugar de nacimiento.
- No muestre ni utilice ninguna documentación falsa o fraudulenta, incluyendo un nombre falso.
- No tiene ninguna obligación de firmar ningún documento sin hablar con un abogado. No firme un documento que no comprenda.
- En caso de que ICE visite tu case o lugar de trabajo, no abra su puerta hasta que le presenten una orden judicial.
Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de los EE.UU.
Utilice el portal de CBP para obtener más información sobre los registros fronterizos de EE. UU. y el historial de cruces de fronteras por tierra, aire o mar. Detenciones por parte de la Patrulla Fronteriza entre funcionarios en puertos de entrada.
https://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia/records
¿Conoce a un ciudadano estadounidense, veterano, miembro del ejército o residente permanente que haya sido puesto bajo custodia de inmigración o deportado de Estados Unidos?
¿Tiene preguntas sobre inmigración?
Llame a mi oficina: 805-730-1710
AVISO LEGAL: Esta página sólo contiene información general, su contenido no constituye asesoramiento legal.
