What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Home in Minnesota
For immigrant families living in Minnesota, one of the most frightening possibilities is a knock at the door from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Knowing your rights ahead of time can protect you, your children, and your future.
If ICE comes to your home in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere in Minnesota, here is exactly what you should (and should not) do.
🚨 You Do NOT Have to Open the Door
ICE officers often arrive early in the morning and may demand entry.
You are not required to open the door unless they show a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
Important:
An ICE warrant (Form I-200 or I-205) is NOT enough.
It must be a warrant signed by a federal judge with your name and address on it.
You can ask them to slide the warrant under the door.
🛑 Remain Silent
You have the constitutional right to remain silent.
Do not answer questions about:
Your immigration status
Where you were born
How you entered the U.S.
You may say:
“I am exercising my right to remain silent. I want to speak with an attorney.”
✍️ Do NOT Sign Anything
ICE may pressure you to sign documents agreeing to leave the country.
Never sign anything without first speaking to an immigration attorney.
Signing could:
Waive your rights
Trigger immediate deportation
Permanently harm future immigration options
👨👩👧 Protect Your Children
If you have children:
Do NOT bring them to the door
Do NOT tell ICE where they are
Have an emergency caregiver plan in place
Minnesota families should prepare:
DOPA
Copies of birth certificates
Emergency contact list
Trusted person authorized to pick children up from school
📂 Keep Important Documents Safe
Have a secure folder with:
Passports
Immigration paperwork
Birth certificates
Marriage records
Any pending USCIS filings
Tell a trusted family member where these are kept.
⚖️ICE is in Minnesota
Even though Minnesota is considered immigrant-friendly, ICE actively conducts enforcement throughout:
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Bloomington (USCIS Field Office area)
Surrounding suburbs
ICE can legally operate here.
💡 The Best Protection is a Legal Plan
If you or a loved one are undocumented or vulnerable, proactive legal planning can make the difference between staying together and permanent separation.
Twin Cities Immigration helps Minnesota families:
Prepare emergency safety plans
Review immigration options
File relief before detention occurs
Respond quickly if someone is taken
📞 Schedule a Confidential Consultation
If your family is worried about immigration enforcement in Minnesota, do not wait until it is too late. We are here to protect you and your loved ones.
Contact Twin Cities Immigration today to schedule a private consultation.
