We know many people are feeling shaken and unsettled right now, especially with events unfolding in Minnesota, Maine, and beyond.
We’re here for you.
We’re monitoring the situation nationally, regionally, and locally, and we’ll share updates that are legally accurate, practical, and focused on community safety.
You are not alone. Support is available. Call LCR’s Immigration Defense Hotline (617-988-0606) or email justice@lawyersforcivilrights.org
Know Your Rights
No matter your status, you have rights you can use in any law enforcement encounter:
You can choose not to open your door unless there’s a judge-signed warrant.
You can choose to remain silent.
You can decline to answer questions about where you were born or your immigration status.
You can refuse to sign anything until you’ve spoken with a lawyer.
You can ask to see a judge-signed warrant.
Here are legal phrases you may use:
“I do not consent to entry.”
“I do not consent to any searches.”
“I am remaining silent and I want to speak to a lawyer.”
About Reports of Home Entries Without Warrants
We’re hearing reports about officials trying to enter homes without warrants. At Lawyers for Civil Rights, we’re taking these concerns seriously, and affected people may call (617) 988-0606 or email justice@lawyersforcivilrights.org
To be clear, ICE can’t enter your home without a judge-signed warrant. But if it happens:
• You can ask to see a judge-signed warrant.
• You don’t have to consent to entry or searches.
• You may remain silent.
Safety should always come first. Do not obstruct or physically interfere. If you believe your rights were violated, once it’s safe, write down what you remember (date/time/place, what happened, whether a warrant was shown, and any witnesses) and contact your attorney or Lawyers for Civil Rights.
Recording & Safety
Cameras or phones can be used to document encounters at home or on the street. The rules vary by state, but it’s generally legal under the First Amendment. People should only record from a safe distance and without interfering. If someone is detained or arrested while recording, they should remain silent and contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Empower Yourself: Prepare
Preparation keeps families and children safe. Helpful tips:
Everyone should have an emergency contact plan (who to call, who helps with kids, who contacts a lawyer).
Families may want to identify a temporary caregiver for children. LCR can help — we are running guardianship clinics. To arrange one, email: justice@lawyersforcivilrights.org
Spouses or trusted adults may consider limited powers of attorney for access to bank accounts and more.
We’re Here
You are not alone and support is available.
Lawyers for Civil Rights
(617) 988-0606
justice@lawyersforcivilrights.org
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