KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (.PDF)
"Is this an order?" |
REQUEST ICE detainer, admin warrant YOU CAN REFUSE "I do not consent." | ORDER Judicial warrant with judge signature YOU MUST COMPLY Do not physically resist |
YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS |
1ST AMENDMENT Right to record in public Right to observe (10+ ft away) Right to protest peacefully | 4TH AMENDMENT Right to remain silent Right to refuse searches Right to ask: "Am I free to go?" |
WHAT TO SAY
"I do not consent."
"I wish to remain silent."
"I want a lawyer."
MIGRANT JUSTICE 24/7 802-881-7229 | RICHMOND POLICE 802-434-2153 |
Not legal advice — for educational purposes only
RESOURCES & TRAINING
Emergency Contacts
Migrant Justice 24/7 Hotline 802-881-7229 Emergency support and rapid response ALERTA system
Richmond Police Department 802-434-2153 Local law enforcement
Vermont Federal Delegation
Sen. Bernie Sanders (802) 862-0697 or 1-800-339-9834 sanders.senate.gov/contact — Can assist with federal agency issues
Sen. Peter Welch (802) 863-2525 or 1-800-642-3193 welch.senate.gov — Help with federal agency problems
Rep. Becca Balint (202) 225-4115 balint.house.gov/contact — U.S. House of Representatives
Know Your Rights Resources
Migrant Justice Resources https://migrantjustice.net/resources Emergency resources, ALERTA rapid response, and community support
ACLU Know Your Rights https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights Comprehensive guides on interacting with law enforcement and immigration
ILRC Red Cards https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards Printable cards asserting constitutional rights (available in 56 languages)
Free Training Courses
Right To Be | Bystander Intervention https://righttobe.org/upcoming-free-trainings/ Free training on the 5Ds: Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, Direct. Learn to safely support immigrants facing harassment.
AFSCME | Immigrant Rights: Know Them, Use Them https://education.afscme.org What to say, how to document, how to assert rights. Also: Bystander Action During an Immigration Raid course.
ILRC | Know Your Rights Training https://www.ilrc.org/community-resources/know-your-rights Webinars and training materials for advocates and community members.
NJ Alliance | Virtual KYR Modules https://www.njaij.org/virtual_knowyourrights_training Six-part module series covering ICE identification, reporting, and constitutional protections.
Report ICE Activity
Report ICE Sightings in Vermont https://www.vaapvt.org/icetrackerVermont Asylum Assistance Project — Report arrests, detentions, or request legal assistance
This document is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.