Recent executive orders by President Trump have raised concerns among Californians about the potential for interactions with federal immigration authorities, leading to public backlash against Sacramento State's policies regarding ICE officers. In response, California legislatures are stepping up to protect undocumented students and families, with a newly introduced bill mandating school alerts if immigration officers are present. Legal advice from immigration attorneys emphasizes the right to remain silent when questioned by ICE, the limitations on local law enforcement's role in immigration matters, and the importance of understanding one's legal rights in these situations.
According to the Fifth Amendment on the U.S. Constitution, every person in the United States has the right to remain silent regardless of immigration status, according to Amagda Pérez, attorney and co-director of the UC Davis Immigration Law Clinic.
If local police officers or sheriff's deputies pull over your vehicle and ask for identification, you can be required to provide your driver's license and proof of insurance. However, you should not be asked for proof of immigration status.
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