Rapid Response

At Mano a Mano, we understand that knowledge is power. Here, you will find tools and information about your rights as an immigrant in the United States, ensuring that all members of our community are informed and prepared to face any situation with confidence and clarity.

If you have an Immediate Emergency

Call ICIRR’s 24/7 Family Support Hotline:

📞 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY
(1-855-435-7693)

You can report ICE activity or receive immediate support.

“Know Your Rights” cards are available in Wallet-sized versions in eight languages. You can download and print them in your preferred language:

Know Your Rights Workshops

Train the Trainer Workshops

At Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, we are working alongside our partners and volunteers to ensure immigrant families across Lake County are informed, protected, and supported, especially in times of heightened enforcement and fear.

Your participation makes a difference. Here’s how you can help:

Regardless of your immigration status,
YOU HAVE RIGHTS.
Stay calm and not run.
Remember that you have:

1. The right to remain silent.

DO NOT answer questions about your immigration status.
You can say:
“I wish to remain silent, I wish to speak with a lawyer.
(Quiero mantenerme en silencio, quiero hablar con un abogado).

2. The right NOT to sign any document you do not understand.

Ask to speak with a lawyer before signing any document.
You can say:
“I will not sign any document I do not understand, I wish to speak with a lawyer”
(No firmaré ningún documento que no entienda, Quiero hablar con un abogado).

3. The right NOT to participate in any activity.

If an officer says to divide into groups, do not do it.
You can say:
“I will not participate in any activity”
(No participaré en ninguna actividad).

4. The right to record and take note of what happens.

If it is safe, write down names, license plate numbers, or details of the event and record or take photos.
Call ICIRR’s Family Support Hotline immediately: 1-855-435-7693.

Download the Complete Guide here

What to do if you see ICE Agents, they try to detain you, or knock on your door

No one can enter a private place, like your home, without a judicial warrant.

DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR.
You have the right to demand that they show you the judicial warrant.
If they show you the warrant, make sure it is signed by a judge, states your address, and has a current date.
Ask them to pass it under the door.

ICE can ask a company to present the (I-9) form of its employees (a form to verify employment eligibility in the U.S.). They can only do this if they notify the company at least 3 days in advance.

Remain silent.
DO NOT sign anything.
DO NOT participate in activities.
Ask to speak with your lawyer.
Download the guide here

Authorities like ICE, DEA, FBI can enter a public area without permission. But they DO NOT have the authority to detain, interrogate, or arrest you without a warrant.

Remain silent.
DO NOT sign anything.
DO NOT participate in activities.
Ask to speak with your lawyer.

If you are detained, and it is:

1. Local police, you must provide your name, license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance..

2. If they are from immigration, you have the right:

Remain silent.
DO NOT sign anything.
Ask to speak with your lawyer.

Family Safety Plan

A family safety plan is essential to prepare for possible interactions with ICE agents.
Here you will find a step-by-step guide to protect your family and ensure they are ready for any situation.

Memorize emergency contact numbers.
Authorize someone to pick up your children from school or daycare.
Provide written permissions for medical and legal decisions.

Download the complete guide and documents here:

Download the materials relevant to you and your family.
Participate in our community workshops to learn more and practice different situations.
Share this information with your community to ensure everyone is prepared.

Action Plan Document

Guardian custody

Check list Document