In recent months, texas became one of the states of Increased raids and arrests of immigrants By U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (iceEnglish acronym). In this scenario, a simple phrase in Spanish can make the difference between being deported and keeping the possibility of staying in the country. “I will exercise my right to remain silent.”
This expression is translated into English as: “I will exercise my right to remain silent.”– this Protected by the Fifth Amendment to the United States ConstitutionWe guarantee the rights of everyone, regardless of their immigration status. don’t make yourself guilty.
Legal advocacy groups such as the Houston Immigrant Defense Project and the Texas Immigrant Rights Center argue that: You don’t have to speak English to exercise your constitutional rights. The law protects all residents, regardless of language.
Experts say there are some words you should avoid at all costs, as they could be used as evidence to start deportation proceedings. among them: “I don’t have any documents,” “I’m just visiting,” “I don’t understand why I’m being stopped.”.
Your lawyer’s advice is not to provide information yourself, but to calmly repeat the following: “I will exercise my right to remain silent.”
In cities like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, where operations have been stepped up in recent months, lawyers are advised to remain calm and follow these basic guidelines:
If an immigrant has any of these documents, they can submit them to authorities to prove their immigration status.
In Texas, where ICE raids have raised concerns among the Latino community, the phrase is “I will exercise my right to remain silent.” It’s a basic legal shield. Knowing and using these seven words correctly can be the difference between staying in the country and facing deportation proceedings.
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