What to do if ICE comes to your door, your rights at work and on the street, and emergency contacts every immigrant family in Houston should have saved.
Houston is home to more than 1.6 million foreign-born residents. The city maintains an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and does not honor ICE detainers. But federal enforcement happens here, and knowing your rights is the difference between a bad day and a catastrophe. This guide covers the difference between a judicial warrant and an administrative warrant, your rights if stopped on the street, labor protections that apply regardless of immigration status, and a family preparedness plan. Includes emergency contacts for ACLU of Texas, RAICES, BakerRipley, and the Mexican Consulate.
Houston is home to over 1.6 million foreign-born residents. This guide covers your constitutional rights at home, on the street, and at work -- regardless of immigration status. Includes the judicial vs. administrative warrant distinction, family preparedness planning, and emergency contacts for RAICES, BakerRipley, ACLU of Texas, and the Mexican Consulate.
