Responding to ICE

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Communities across the country are on high alert. You may hear about ICE sightings or arrests, but it may not be clear whether it was actually ICE.

This is by design. ICE intentionally uses tactics (like not identifying themselves or wearing clothes that look like local police) so that it may not be clear whether they are part of ICE.

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Before you share anything widely, here are some questions to ask and things to consider to avoid spreading fear and misinformation.

WHO IS THE SOURCE?

Figuring out where the information is coming from can help you determine the reliability of what you’ve heard.
- Did your source witness what happened?
  - If not, did they hear it from someone who did?
  - If not, who is the actual information about the sighting/arrest coming from?
- If they aren’t a witness, do they know anyone who would have more information or know the family of the person impacted?
  - Have they spoken with the witness directly?
  - Did the witness take photographs or video of what they saw?
  - Has the incident been reported to a local immigrant rights organization or local elected officials?
WHAT HAPPENED?

Crucial facts necessary to verify the information.
- When did it happen?
  - Date and Time
- Where did it happen?
  - Address, if possible
  - Cross streets or nearby landmarks
  - What kind of location? (For example: a home, school, shelter, hospital, outdoor, etc.)
- How many officers were present?
  - Number of officers
  - Where were they? (For example: 2–3 officers entered the house while 5–6 waited on the street)
WHAT IF IT ISN’T CLEAR THAT IT WAS ICE?

Even when you get all the details, it may not always be clear whether it was ICE.
- What can you do?
  - Contact your local elected officials’ office with the details collected.
  - Reach out to your local immigrant rights group or community organizers with the details collected.
  - They may be able to determine whether the tactics described are consistent with ICE practices on the ground.
  - They may also have ideas of other agencies you can reach out to for more information.

Thinking about sharing what you saw or heard on social media?

Reminders

To Verify An Ice Raid in Durham

Text from The Immigrant Defense Project- "You Hear About An Ice Activity - Now What?"

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ICE Watch: Siembra NC hotline (877)-395-3094

Non-Urgent Legal Intake:

CWS Durham: (415) 861-7444
PalLegal: palestinelegal.org/intake </aside>