Whether you’re a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a student on a visa, or undocumented, you have legal rights.
An ICE memo dated May 2025 states that ICE officers have the authority to forcibly enter the homes of individuals with final deportation orders with just an administrative warrant. This contradicts long held interpretation of Constitutional Fourth Amendment requirements of a judicial warrant to enter a residence or private space. We expect this policy to face legal challenges. Check back here for updates.
Below you will find resources for immigrants, advocates, service providers and allies who want to help ensure that immigrants know their rights in different contexts.
See also the MA Attorney General’s Office guidance for immigrants, families, and communities The guidance is now available in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, and Vietnamese
MIRA provides “Know Your Rights” trainings for groups, but we also encourage you to use and share the pre-recorded multilingual presentations available above. Right now, we are prioritizing community-facing events. You can fill out this form to request one.
