The police have the right to question your immigration status.
The police have the right to question your immigration status.
Despite your immigration status, there are rights that you must know and defend.
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Regardless of their immigration status, people have rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution. In that sense, although it is necessary to be aware that entering the territory illegally constitutes a crime, federal and state agents cannot violate your rights. Therefore, we tell you what an undocumented person can do if a police officer stops you to question your status in the country.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has a guide through which Undocumented immigrants can find out what rights they can claim according to your immigration status in the North American country and what they can expect in various situations. When detained by a police officer who asks you questions about your immigrant status, he makes the following three recommendations:
- Stay calm, do not run away, do not argue, do not resist or obstruct the police officer's work, even if you believe that your rights are being violated.
- Always keep your hands where the police can see them.
- Do not lie about your status or give false information.
Regarding the rights that the ACLU can enforce, it lists the following:
- You have the right to remain silent, Do not discuss your immigration status with police, immigration agents or other officials, keep in mind that anything you say can be used against you in immigration court.
- If you are not a United States citizen and an immigration agent asks for your documents, you must provide them.
- If an immigration agent asks you if he or she can contact you, you have the right to say no. agents cannot search you without your consent or having probable cause.
- If you are over 18 years of age you must always carry your immigration documents with you. If you do not have them, it is best to remain silent and say that you want to consult a lawyer before answering any questions.
- Please note that in some states you will be required to provide your name, but you will not have to answer other questions.
- If you are stopped while driving, you will need to show your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance, but you will not have to answer any other questions.
- Customs authorities may ask you about your immigration status when entering or leaving the United States. If you are a legal permanent resident, then answer the officers' questions. If you do not have regular status, consider that you may be denied entry.
What to do if you are detained by the police in the United States?
If after a meeting with a police officer makes the decision to stop or arrest you so the ACLU provides the following recommendations.
- Stay calm and don't resist.
- Do not lie or provide false documents.
- Memorize the phone numbers of your family members and your lawyer.
- Remember that you have the right to remain silent.
- You can refuse to be searched, although the police can do this if they suspect you are carrying a weapon.
- If you are arrested you have the right to a government-appointed attorney.
- Do not discuss your immigration status with anyone other than your attorney.
- Do not answer questions or sign anything before speaking with a legal professional.
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