Part of the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative (CEDI)

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1 Part of the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative (CEDI)
1 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Part of the Community Empowerment and Defense Initiative (CEDI)

2 Alarming Numbers! More than 2 million people have been deported under the Obama Administration. More raids and arrests may be on their way. *

3 On November 20, 2014 When President Obama announced DAPA and DACA+, he also announced the replacement of the “Secure Communities” program and the implementation on the “Priority Enforcement Program” (PEP).

4 Priority Enforcement Program

5 Enforcement Priorities
Priority 1 (Threats to national or border security and public safety) Gang Member One Felony Conviction One “Aggravated Felony” Conviction Some offenses might be “aggravated felonies” under immigration law but not felonies under criminal law Suspected of Terrorism –Threat to National Security From these priorities only two DO NOT require a conviction: GANG AFFILIATION and NATIONAL THREAT

6 Enforcement Priorities
Priority 2 (Misdemeanants and new immigration violators) DUI Domestic Violence Sexual Abuse Firearms Offenses Drug Sale Burglary (theft) Other offenses with sentences of 90+ days in jail 3 or more misdemeanors Excludes minor traffic violations or juvenile offenses Immigrants apprehended by ICE after entering unlawfully after 1/1/2014

7 Enforcement Priorities
Priority 3 (Other immigration violations) Immigrants who have been issued a final order of removal after 1/1/2014 In January and May 2016, ICE began a campaign of raids targeting people from CENTRAL AMERICA with final removal orders

8 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: REMAIN SILENT
SPEAK WITH AND BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY In immigration it will be at your own expense REQUEST A LOCAL TELEPHONE CALL Memorize phone numbers of family/friends with legal status Immigrants have the right to call your consulate * The contents of this presentation do not constitute legal advice. Consult an immigration attorney for legal advice.

9 With Police WHAT NOT TO DO DON’T LIE. Tell the police you want to remain silent. DON’T give explanations, excuses, or stories. Do not claim to be a US Citizen if you are not! DON’T SIGN any document that you don’t understand. DON’T DISCUSS your citizenship or immigration status with anyone other than your lawyer DON’T hang any objects from your rearview mirror. It may provide a pretext to pull you over Las violaciones de tráfico están provocando la participación de ICE. Las violaciones de tráfico mas comunes por las cuales la policia le puede parar: luces rotas, no señalar, exceso de velocidad, “vista obstruida”, no llevar el cinturón de seguridad, hablar por teléfono o enviar mensajes de texto, stickers de auto expirados, o sospecha de DUI Se puede ser arrestado por manejar sin licencia Asegúrese siempre de que su auto, incluyendo las luces, esté funcionando bien , y que tenga los stickers de auto actualizados! No maneje bajo la influencia del alcohol ni drogas! •Para 84% de las personas arrestados por DUI, es la primera infracción. •El tercer DUI se convierta en un DELITO MAYOR, es decir, una FELONÍA en Illinois. •En IL, un DUI cometido sin licencia también es una FELONÍA, aun que sea la primera infracción. •Hombres entre las edades de tienen el porcentaje mas grande de arrestos de DUI en IL, después son los hombres entre anos de edad. •Es MUY DIFICIL obtener alivio en su caso migratorio si uno tiene una FELONÍA/DELITO MAYOR en su record. REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

10 With Immigration/ICE If ICE comes to your home:
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR- You are NOT required to open the door unless ICE has a warrant signed by a judge. ASK them to show you the warrant –Slide it under your door or hold it up to the window If they try to force the door open: Write down the agents’ badge numbers and the license plate numbers of their cars. Immigration must have a warrant signed by a judge or permission from your employer to enter your workplace. ICE does NOT need a warrant to search public spaces. Sample Order by a Judge Sample Order by ICE UNA VEZ DETENIDO La informacion siguiente, puede ser util para asistir a los seres queridos de una persona que fue arrestada. • Solo diga su nombre.No de ninguna informacion adicional. Usted no esta obligado por ley a dar ninguna informacion adicional. • En las primeras 24 horas, los arrestados son llevados al siguiente lugar: o 1930 Beech Street, Broadview, IL (I-290, salida 25th Avenue) o para dar informacion de los detenidos. • En las primeras 24 horas, los arrestados son transferidos a las carceles del County (por ejemplo: Mc. Henry, Will, etc) • Cuando una persona en custodia inmigratoria contacta a su familia, recuerdele hacer lo siguiente: o Si le preguntan que si le gustaria hacer una deportacion voluntaria, por favor diga,”NO, me gustaria tener un juicio delante de un juez o una audiencia ante un juez”.Entonces deben preguntar, “Cuanto es la fianza?” o Los detenidos deben decirles a sus familiares el numero de su caso. (Empieza con letra A seguido por 9 numeros) o Los detenidos deben decirle a los miembros de su familia en que carcel se encuentran.o Los familiares que sean indocumentados no deben visitar alos detenidos en Broadview, tampoco a ninguna carcel del County REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

11 With Immigration/ICE To find out if you have a deportation order:
Call (Executive Office of Immigration Review) and enter your 9-digit A-number To locate someone in ICE custody: Go online to locator.ice.gov. You can search by either the person’s name, date of birth AND country of birth OR The person’s 9-digit A-number AND country of birth UNA VEZ DETENIDO La informacion siguiente, puede ser util para asistir a los seres queridos de una persona que fue arrestada. • Solo diga su nombre.No de ninguna informacion adicional. Usted no esta obligado por ley a dar ninguna informacion adicional. • En las primeras 24 horas, los arrestados son llevados al siguiente lugar: o 1930 Beech Street, Broadview, IL (I-290, salida 25th Avenue) o para dar informacion de los detenidos. • En las primeras 24 horas, los arrestados son transferidos a las carceles del County (por ejemplo: Mc. Henry, Will, etc) • Cuando una persona en custodia inmigratoria contacta a su familia, recuerdele hacer lo siguiente: o Si le preguntan que si le gustaria hacer una deportacion voluntaria, por favor diga,”NO, me gustaria tener un juicio delante de un juez o una audiencia ante un juez”.Entonces deben preguntar, “Cuanto es la fianza?” o Los detenidos deben decirles a sus familiares el numero de su caso. (Empieza con letra A seguido por 9 numeros) o Los detenidos deben decirle a los miembros de su familia en que carcel se encuentran.o Los familiares que sean indocumentados no deben visitar alos detenidos en Broadview, tampoco a ninguna carcel del County REPORT ANY INCIDENT TO OUR FAMILY SUPPORT HOTLINE, TAKE PICTURES/VIDEO! ACTION Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

12 ORGANIZE A KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SESSION
Comparing Police and Immigration POLICE Court: If you have court or probation and you do not go Warrant for your ARREST Bond: If you pay 10% of your bond you can go free. IMMIGRATION Court: If you have court or supervision and you do not go Order of Deportation Bond: If you pay 100% of the bond, you can go free. The person who pays must be a U.S. citizen or LPR. ORGANIZE A KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SESSION ACTION ACTION

13 How Do I Defend my RIGHTS?
You have rights regardless of your immigration status! Learn/memorize basic vocabulary to defend your rights in English. Educate Have an Emergency Plan. Consult with an attorney/BIA organization. Prepare Contact your local immigrant rights organization Report any incidents with ICE to our Family Support Hotline. Report BEWARE! ICE is using deceptive practices against our communities!

14 Educate! Basic vocabulary to exercise your rights:
I wish to remain silent. I wish to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. I do not consent to your entry or to your search of these premises. I will not sign any document I do not understand.

15 USE SAMPLE PLAN PACKET TO CREATE YOUR OWN!
Have an Emergency Plan Choose a Responsible Person for the care of your children Power of attorney Have a plan in writing and make sure your family knows it What is your plan in case you are in detention/deported? Have your documents ready AND in a safe place Passport, birth certificates, medical records Carry with you a list of important phone numbers, including your consulate GET INVOLVED with a local community organization! ACTION USE SAMPLE PLAN PACKET TO CREATE YOUR OWN!

16 Family Support Hotline
What is the Family Support Network Hotline? Toll-free hotline offers help to Illinois families facing deportation. The hotline is staffed by trained volunteers who will listen to families and offer referrals to lawyers, social service agencies, pastors, and other community supporters. The hotline is staffed in English, Spanish, Polish and Korean. 1-855-HELP-MY-Family REPORT ANY ICE ACTIVITY TO THE HOTLINE BECOME A COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR! ACTION: Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

17 Immigration Relief DACA 2012 Prosecutorial Discretion
U visas for crime victims T visas for trafficking victims Family-based visas DAPA (stuck in court) DACA+ (stuck in court) See an immigration lawyer or authorized non-profit to check if you might be eligible

18 Questions? For more information please visit: Contact Dagmara Avelar –FSN Coordinator