-The Obama Administration has announced that they will start a new round of raids at the homes of certain undocumented immigrants. We do not know how long this will last.
-Homeland Security has said that the raids will focus on immigrant families from Central America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras) who were arrested by Border Patrol or ICE on the southern border after May 1, 2014 AND who have final orders of deportation (with no more appeals pending) OR who did not appear at their scheduled immigration court hearings.
-So far, the new raids have happened in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina and Illinois. As of January 5th, we have not received reports of new raids in Michigan.
-Agents may go to the homes where targeted Central American families formerly lived, but no longer reside. They may detain other undocumented people in the home, regardless of whether they are current priorities.
What can you do?
-If police or immigration agents come to your home, do not open the door. Within your own home, you do not have to let immigration agents enter (unless they have a warrant) or answer their questions.
-If you are approached by immigration or police on the street, you can refuse to answer any questions, and request that they speak to your lawyer.
-Do not discuss your immigration status, or your country of origin with immigration or police without your lawyer present. Do not sign any documents you do not understand or without consulting your lawyer.
Call Michigan United to report raids, volunteer, or to request a Know-Your-Rights presentation at your church, school, or workplace: (877) 507-7774 x707
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