Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Door in Texas

Protecting Houston’s Immigrant Community Starts with Knowledge

Following the recent rise in ICE arrests of noncriminal immigrants in Houston, fear and confusion are growing within undocumented communities across Texas. But you have rights, and knowing how to respond during an ICE encounter can make all the difference.

ICE knocking at the front door

What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Door

1. Don’t open the door. ICE cannot enter your home without a signed warrant from a judge. Ask them to slide the warrant under the door or hold it up to a window.

2. Stay calm and silent. You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status.

3. Don’t sign anything. Never sign documents without a lawyer reviewing them. Signing could mean agreeing to deportation.

4. Record and document. If safe, take photos or videos. Write down agent names and badge numbers.

5. Call your lawyer or legal aid group immediately.

✅ Free Download: Immigrant Rights Guide for Texas Residents

Click the link below to download a printable one-page guide: What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Door:

• Step-by-step ICE encounter instructions

• Emergency contact checklist

• “Know Your Rights” card to show agents

👉 Download Your Free Guide (Replace with actual PDF link)

Trusted Legal Aid Resources in Houston and Across Texas

If you or a loved one is at risk of detention, contact these reliable organizations:

• RAICES Texas – Free and low-cost immigration defense📍 Houston, San Antonio🌐 www.raicestexas.org

• Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative🌐 www.houstonimmigration.org

• Catholic Charities of Houston – Immigration Legal Services🌐 www.catholiccharities.org

Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Whether you've been in the U.S. for 2 months or 20 years, your rights are protected by the Constitution. ICE enforcement tactics may be aggressive, but being prepared gives you power.

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