A hard knock at the door and a voice saying “Immigration, open up” can make even careful people blurt out the wrong thing. We give you a short, practical plan for that exact moment, including the one phrase you should never say, why it can be treated as consent, and how to keep your cool while protecting your rights.
We break down who might show up and what power they actually have, with a clear explanation of judicial warrants versus administrative warrants. You will learn how to ask to see paperwork, what to look for on a warrant signed by a judge, and why you should read it before you do anything else. We also cover the narrow “exigent circumstances” exceptions that officers may claim, and why you should not assume a uniform equals unlimited authority.
Next, we share exact scripts you can practice now: how to say you do not consent to entry, how to decline questions without a lawyer, and how to provide ID if required while still refusing a search and choosing to remain silent. We close with how to document an encounter safely, when recording is risky, what details to write down right away, and when to stop engaging and call an attorney.
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