{"id":210939,"date":"2025-09-08T19:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T19:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/210939\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T19:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T19:43:09","slug":"indiscriminate-ice-raids-in-l-a-can-resume-what-rights-do-you-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/210939\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiscriminate ICE raids in L.A. can resume: What rights do you have?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for federal authorities to double down on immigration <\/a>raids in L.A.<\/p>\n

This could mean a return to numerous arrests at workplaces such as home improvement stores, car washes, manufacturing businesses and other locations.<\/p>\n

So what are your rights in the wake of the high court decision?<\/p>\n

The court ruling in itself does not change basic due process for those arrested by immigration officials.<\/p>\n

At issue is a July decision by a federal judge in L.A. U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, an appointee of President Biden, said she found<\/a> a sufficient amount of evidence that agents were using race, language, a person\u2019s vocation or the location they were at, such as a car wash, Home Depot, swap meet or row of street vendors, to form \u201creasonable suspicion\u201d \u2014 the legal standard needed to detain someone. Frimpong said the reliance on those factors, either alone or in combination, does not meet the requirements of the 4th Amendment.<\/p>\n

The American Civil Liberties Union, Public Counsel, other groups and private attorneys filed a lawsuit on behalf of several immigrant rights groups, three immigrants picked up at a bus stop and two U.S. citizens, one of whom was held despite showing agents his identification.<\/p>\n

The plaintiffs argued in their complaint that<\/a> immigration agents cornered brown-skinned people in Home Depot parking lots, at carwashes and at bus stops across Southern California in a show of force without establishing reasonable suspicion that they had violated immigration laws. They allege agents didn\u2019t identify themselves, as required under federal law, and made unlawful, warrantless arrests.<\/p>\n

In a 6-3 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted an emergency appeal<\/a> and lifted the judge\u2019s order that barred \u201croving patrols\u201d from snatching people off Southern California streets based on how they look, what language they speak, what work they do or where they happen to be.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear what happens next. Immigration raids slowed in L.A. after the ruling but did not stop completely.<\/p>\n

The basics<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re home alone or with family members and you hear a knock at the door, check the window, security camera or peephole so you can identify whether ICE agents are outside.<\/p>\n

When you find yourself in this situation, the first step is to keep your door closed and locked, advised advocacy groups and legal experts.<\/p>\n

You must open your door and allow agents inside your home if they present a valid search warrant.<\/p>\n

Advocates say agents must identify themselves and show you the warrant by putting it against the window or slipping it under your door.<\/p>\n

You have the right to remain silent.<\/p>\n

For example, if you\u2019re asked about your immigration status, where you were born or how you entered the United States, you may refuse to answer or remain silent, according to the National Immigration Justice Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can simply say, \u201cI want to remain silent\u201d or \u201cI am exercising my right to remain silent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Experts advise that you are not required to sign documents or provide personal information.<\/p>\n

If you are detained or taken into custody, you have the right to reach out to an attorney and receive a phone call from an attorney.<\/p>\n

You can prove you have a lawyer by giving the officer your signed Form G-28<\/a>, a federal document that details your lawyer\u2019s information and your consent to their legal representation.<\/p>\n

Full guide: Here are your rights if ICE comes to see you.<\/b><\/a> <\/p>\n

Getting help<\/p>\n

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)<\/b> is a nonprofit organization that advocates for immigrant rights in Los Angeles County and throughout the nation. It holds in-person and virtual weekly workshops. For more information, visit the organization\u2019s website<\/a> or call (213) 353-1333.<\/p>\n

Long Beach Forward<\/b> is a local nonprofit organization that offers community outreach sessions and educational workshops. You can learn about the next session by checking the organization\u2019s calendar<\/a>,<\/a> calling (562) 436-4800 or following its Instagram account<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RepresentLA<\/b> is a public-private partnership that provides legal representation to immigrants in custody or in the community, as well as those who face deportation or are seeking relief. The organization hosts an immigrant workshop on the last Wednesday of every month<\/a> from noon to 2 p.m. at the South Whittier Community Resource Center, 10750 Laurel Ave.<\/p>\n

The workshop covers topics such as avoiding scams, understanding your rights in immigration court and determining eligibility for family-based immigration and citizenship.<\/p>\n

The L.A. County Office of Immigrant Affairs<\/b> has an online calendar<\/a> of \u201cknow your rights\u201d and legal assistance workshops. The office\u2019s website also serves as a hub of information<\/a> and immigration resources.<\/p>\n

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles<\/b> conducts regular workshops as well as informational sessions on citizenship and applications related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. The organization has an online calendar<\/a> that lists its monthly events.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles City Councilmember <\/b>Eunisses Hernandez\u2019s<\/b> office<\/a> is collaborating with Mijente, CHIRLA, the Central American Resource Center and other advocacy groups to facilitate regular training as well as provide free red resource cards at local field offices. The office has partnered with Mijente and deployed a community defense organizer to train local leaders and build rapid response networks specifically in Council District 1.<\/p>\n

You can reach the council member\u2019s City Hall office at (213) 473-7001, the Glassell Park field office at (323) 709-1800, or the Westlake district office at (213) 314-6290.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Institute <\/b>has an in-person \u201cKeeping Our Communities Safe\u201d workshop in English and Spanish every Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. During the sessions, the staff reviews constitutional rights, how to identify different law enforcement agencies and how to respond safely during different types of encounters with these agencies. The institute is at 2121 W. Temple St., Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

U.S. Africa Institute <\/b>offers \u201cKnow Your Rights\u201d webinars that are tailored to support college students who are undocumented, refugees, immigrants or international students, and their families. The webinars are held on the fourth Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. when school is in session. Registration links are shared throughout the school year via social media platforms such as Instagram,<\/a> X<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>. For more information email info@theafricainstitute.org.<\/p>\n

Read our full guide: Getting help when ICE comes calling<\/b><\/a> <\/p>\n

Legal representation<\/p>\n

There are several organizations and law offices who are offering their services, in some case at a low-cost, to those affected by immigration enforcement operations.<\/p>\n

Your options for legal help include:<\/p>\n