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Immigration enforcement protocol center.

Use these protocols to protect rights, document facts, coordinate trusted help, and reduce harm. Do not use this platform to evade, hide, destroy evidence, obstruct, or physically interfere with lawful operations.

Emergency standard

Stay calm, preserve safety, document facts when lawful, contact trusted legal or community support, and avoid any physical interference or instruction that could increase risk.

Fast protocols

Know Your Rights at Home

  • - Stay calm and speak through the door when possible.
  • - Ask officers to show identification and a warrant through a window or under the door.
  • - Do not open the door unless there is a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge.
  • - Do not sign documents you do not understand.
  • - Ask to speak with a lawyer.

Know Your Rights in Public

  • - Ask if you are free to leave. If yes, walk away calmly.
  • - You have the right to remain silent.
  • - Do not run or physically interfere.
  • - Document from a safe distance when legally allowed.
  • - Record agency, badge numbers, location, time, and witnesses if safe.

If Someone Is Detained

  • - Confirm name, date, location, agency, and any available facility information.
  • - Notify emergency contacts listed in the family preparedness plan.
  • - Connect the family to trusted legal aid or an accredited representative.
  • - Do not share sensitive details publicly.
  • - Log a private incident report only with consent and minimum necessary data.

First Responder Checklist

  • - Assess immediate danger before taking any action.
  • - Use nonviolent, lawful, de-escalating language.
  • - Coordinate with legal, faith, medical, or community partners through approved channels.
  • - Document facts, not speculation.
  • - Escalate trauma support and follow-up needs after the incident.

Red Card educational reference

This platform provides general educational information and community coordination support. It does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, consult a qualified immigration attorney or accredited legal representative. ILRC Red Cards are educational tools for asserting rights and are not a substitute for individualized legal advice.