13 Nov What you need to know about the ICE raid in Fremont

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a “knock and talk” operation in a diverse Fremont neighborhood, specifically the
Sundale area, on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025.

• Agents used unmarked vehicles and conducted voluntary home visits, described as “knock and talk” operations, where they attempted to engage residents in conversation.
• The Fremont Police Department was notified by ICE just before the operation began but did not assist or provide resources. Fremont police officials stated they were given scant information and received no details on the outcome or any potential detentions.
• There were no confirmed detentions or arrests reported by local officials as a direct result of this specific operation. The agents concluded their activity around 10 a.m..
• When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents knock on the door, residents, regardless of their immigration status, have constitutional rights they can exercise. The primary advice from legal experts and immigrant advocates is to remain silent and not open the door unless presented with a specific type of judicial warrant.
• Here is what residents should do:
• Do Not Open the Door
• Keep the door closed and locked. You can speak to agents through the door or a window. Opening the door, even a little, could be interpreted as giving them consent to enter, which can weaken your legal protections later.
• You have the right to refuse entry unless they have a valid judicial search warrant.
• Verify the Warrant (Through the Door)
• Ask agents to slide the warrant under the door or hold it up to a window so you can examine it.
• Check the warrant carefully:
• It must be signed by a judge (a state, federal, or magistrate judge), not an ICE official or an “Immigration Judge”.
• It must have your correct name and address on it.
• An ICE administrative warrant (Forms I-200 or I-205) is NOT a judicial warrant and does not give them permission to enter your home without your consent.
• Assert Your Rights
• You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions about your birthplace, citizenship status, or how you entered the U.S.. Clearly state: “I am exercising my right to remain silent, and I want to speak with a lawyer”.
• Do not sign any documents without consulting an immigration lawyer first. Some documents may be a waiver of your rights to a hearing or an order for voluntary departure.
• Do not lie or provide false documents. This can lead to criminal charges.
• If Agents Enter
• Do not physically resist or run away, even if they enter without permission or a valid warrant.
• Clearly state your objection: “I do not consent to your entry or to a search of my home”.
• Document the encounter if possible (take photos or video with your phone, but do not interfere with the operation) and write down the agents’ badge numbers and names.
• If detained, immediately state that you want to speak to a lawyer.
• Prepare in Advance
• Have a plan: Discuss with your family what to do if ICE comes to your home. Memorize important phone numbers: Include a trusted immigration attorney’s number and a community rapid response hotline number (e.g., in the Bay Area, advocates mention a hotline like 1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY).
• Carry a “Know Your Rights” card and, if approached, you can show it to the officer instead of speaking.
• Keep copies of important documents (birth certificates, A-number, green card, etc.) in a safe place with a trusted family member or friend.

Note: This is not a legal advice

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