Know Your Rights When Facing ICE

 

From our Congressperson Dan Goldman’s Office:

“The administration is likely planning a large-scale deportation operation in NYC this week. If you are worried about raids, here’s what you need to know about your rights, your options, and how to support your families and friends at this time.”

More info on Immigration from the Mayor’s Office on Immigrant Affairs:

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Last updated January 9, 2025

MOIA’s Know Your Rights with ICE Booklets

If ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents approach you, you have rights! Download our Know Your Rights with Ice Booklet in multiple languages to learn more about what to do in an encounter with immigration enforcement.

Get Legal Help

All immigrant New Yorkers can access free and confidential immigration legal help in their preferred language.

The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) provides the following information and services to support immigrant New Yorkers navigate the U.S. immigration system and build their lives and futures in New York.

A phone with a speech bubble and question mark to indicate someone is asking a question over the phone.

You can call the City-funded, free, and safe MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline at 800-354-0365, between 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday or call 311 and say, “Immigration Legal.”

MOIA Legal Support Centers

The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs has Legal Support Centers in immigrant neighborhoods that offers New Yorkers free, safe immigration legal help. These centers are housed in community sites, public health facilities, public schools, and libraries. Services are provided in your language. Your immigration status does not matter.

Visit our webpage on MOIA Legal Support Centers to learn more about legal services.

Video: Your Rights in an Encounter with ICE

If ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents approach you, you have rights! Watch this video to learn more about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) by watching this video.

NYC Council Committee on Immigration: Chair Alexa Avilés 

Legislative Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1728 New York, NY 10007

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