ICE agents conducted immigration status checkpoints in Washington, DC, leading to detentions and public protests. The checkpoint was described by local police as focused on traffic safety, while ICE agents remained uncommunicative. Rights of individuals stopped by federal agents include the right to remain silent, the right to consult an attorney, and in certain cases, the obligation to show immigration documentation. Organizers argue that these actions may increase in frequency under the current administration, raising concerns about individual rights and the accountability of federal enforcement personnel.
"We're in this moment where it's like uncharted waters. But your rights are your rights regardless of your citizenship status."
"Whether you're a citizen or not, you have the right to remain silent if you're stopped by federal agents- but you must verbally invoke it."
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