Remember to make a plan in case of ICE deportations

In light of ICE surveillance, raids, and searches, immigration lawyers advise us to carry identification documents in the US, as this is now more than a precaution; it is a legal protection measure.

Citizens can face serious consequences for not identifying themselves properly, as ICE is using racial profiling.

Immigration lawyers reiterate the recommendation to remain silent and, if they come to your home, not to open the door unless there is a court order.

Christopher Vizcardo, a lawyer with the Trujillo Law Firm, explains what valid forms of identification we should carry.

Christopher Vizcardo, an attorney with the Trujillo Law Firm, explains that U.S. citizens do not need to carry any documents, but the problem is that racial profiling is being used.

Christopher Vizcardo, an attorney with the Trujillo Law Firm, discusses another category, permanent residents who have green cards, which the law requires them to carry in their original form.

For the subcategories of valid visas, it is very important to consult with an immigration lawyer.

Another piece of advice from Christopher Vizcardo, a lawyer with the Trujillo Law Firm, is not to bring your passport from your country of origin or your consular registration card.

What options are available for those who do not have legal documents, some form of identification proving that we have been living in the US for more than two years, to avoid expedited deportation, that is, an accelerated process without a hearing before a judge?

Christopher Vizcardo, an attorney with the Trujillo Law Firm, discusses your rights if you are detained. If they come to your home, do not open the door; do not fall into their trap.

Finally, the recommendations of attorney Christopher Vizcardo, an attorney with the Trujillo Law Firm, are mainly to make a plan and remain calm, in addition to having a signed power of attorney for procedures such as temporary custody of children.