Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources for UFCW 227 Members and their Families

UFCW 227 proudly represents hard working people from many countries around the world who have made Kentucky and Southern Indiana their home.

Every single day these hard working union members and their families make important contributions to our local economy and our communities.

If you need an immigration attorney, you can use the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) search tool here.

Know Your Rights

We want union members to know their rights so that they are prepared to defend themselves and their families.

  1. If an officer asks you questions, you have the right to say: “I choose to remain silent”.

  2. You have the right to consult with an attorney before answering questions or signing anything.

  3. Carry valid U.S. immigration documents with you. Never use false documents or lie about your immigration status.

  4. A law enforcement officer must have a proper warrant signed by a judge to enter your home. To understand the difference between a judicial warrant and a DHS warrant click here (available in English and Spanish).

If you are stopped by law enforcement you can use this know your rights card. Hand it to the officer or slide the card under your door and remain silent.

To print this card in the following languages click here to be taken to the AFL-CIO website.

Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Dari, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tigrina, Ukranian, Urdu, Vietnamese

What Do I Do if my Loved One has Been Detained?

  • A detained person will be assigned an A number (A-XXX-XXX-XXX). Family members can use this number to locate and track their loved ones via https://locator.ice.gov/

  • You may call ICE’s national phone number at 1-855-448-6903 or call the regional office contact (Mon –Fri 8am -8pm ET.)

  • Last, you may reach to your consulate. They receive reports of all their nationals who have been detained.

(Source: UFCW Women’s Network, Immigration Resources: https://ufcwwomensnetworknews.wordpress.com/immigration-resources/)

Make a Plan

Just like we plan for other types of disasters, it’s a good idea to have a family plan in case someone is detained by ICE. You can view a detailed guide to creating your plan from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center here.

Here are some key aspects to think about when creating your family plan:

  • Trusted Adults to Care for Your Children

  • Your Immigration Options

  • Your Rights

  • Talking to Your Children About the Plan

  • Important Documents

*This information is NOT meant to serve as legal advice. For immigration legal help please contact an attorney.

Caitlin Blair