ULPT Request: How can I protect my soon to be neighbors from ICE

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sctagt@reddit

Send them home before ice does it at worst time possible is the safe bet

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Top_Employee_8944@reddit

Instruct them on their rights beginning with the absolute right not to answer/open the door. Immigrants are not our enemies. Rich ppl are.

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Benevolentish@reddit

Agreed, watch out for each other out there and remember cops aren’t your friend.

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SkyWriter1980@reddit

Most migrants do not trust cops and refuse to go to them, making them targets for abuse and exploitation. Great advice, dumb fuck.

BuildMineSurvive@reddit

You have no idea who I am, or how many protests I've been to.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/us/politics/trump-immigration-visa-crackdown.html

And tons of college students are having their free speech rights thrashed, visas revoked, and are getting deported for saying or writing one critical thing about Israel. Without due process, without warning.

They black bagged Mahmoud Khalil and detained him for over a day without telling his pregnant (US citizen) wife where, without giving him his medication, and told him they were going to deport him. He's a permanent legal resident, and he's still detained right now. Probably would have been deported if it weren't for the public outrage. No free speech, no due process. Everyone should be and is entitled to that regardless of legal status.

In January there were many reports of people getting detained by ice for just speaking Spanish in public. Maybe the admin will stop, but I personally think they're only going to get worse, so I fear for any immigrant regardless of legal status.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/migrants-can-now-be-arrested-at-churches-and-schools-after-trump-administration-throws-out-policies

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/23/irs-ice-deal-share-data-undocumented-immigrants

https://apnews.com/article/el-salvador-deportation-maryland-man-trump-error-818a0fa1218de714448edcb5be1f7347 (Yeah big error, totally won't happen again, this administration is being super careful about checking who they have and giving them due process)

https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/maryland-father-deported-el-salvador-abrego-garcia-us-immigration/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ice-illegally-deported-south-florida-220057068.html

They say they've deported 100K people since taking office. Do you really think all 100K were processed carefully and according to due process? They're intentionally moving fast and the "errors" are just a bonus. We're wasting so much money in the process.

But I'm done with this thread you have a nice day.

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NorthernVale@reddit

I have no idea why. Police have such a great track record with minorities, or really any group that's already a target for abuse and exploitation

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SkyWriter1980@reddit

To be clear, we should discourage vulnerable migrants from getting help from the police if they are being abused or exploited?

“Best I can do is bomb sand people”

Yes that is what is happening, and what we were trying to warn everyone about already.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-to-revoke-legal-status-of-over-a-half-million-migrants-chnv/

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/migrants-in-u-s-legally-and-with-no-criminal-history-caught-up-in-trump-crackdown

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fj762@reddit

If they’re not here illegally then you don’t have to do anything.

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bombyx440@reddit

No longer true. People here legally have been arrested and deported.

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Puzzled-Research-768@reddit

Befriend them? Converse with them. If the time comes, absolutely vouch for them.

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Sidewalk_Tomato@reddit

Sometimes vouching will come in the form of "Who? . . . No, I don't know their last names. No, I don't where they are. No idea. Have a good one."

KobeOnKush@reddit

No, but ICE does. They are literally monitoring social media to look for deportation opportunities. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Texas just announced a 5 billion dollar investment for the monitoring of social media as well. The writing is on the wall.

Talk to them, introduce yourself. Ultimately what helps in times like these is community.

Knillawafer98@reddit

the fact that it took a decade (and it will have only gotten worse since then) should answer that for you. people fleeing war torn countries don't have time to wait ten years. and by the way, your friend shouldn't have had to wait ten years either. that's ridiculous.

BoltsandBucsFan@reddit

Related question: How can I report my Cheeto voting neighbors to ICE?

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CuzIWantItThatWay@reddit

Hand them some red cards.

https://www.redcardorders.com/

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Kavalyn@reddit

So, is the blanket assumption that all immigrants are good, all ICE is bad?

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ScaryFoal558760@reddit (OP)

All people are good, until you have proof of otherwise.

We have at least one piece of common ground regarding doctors.

The police bias comes from a long history of police in America and what they represent - protecting capital, not people. Look at them lining up at tesla dealerships, protecting one person's assets over the hundreds or thousands they should be serving. Additionally, police departments across the country have far too many bad actors for the rest to not at least be aware, yet they choose to do little to nothing about it.

For the record, I have been robbed, and I did attempt to get help from the police. I was told it wasn't a priority and that I should accept that my belongings were just gone. It was a mistake to ever think they would help.

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Kavalyn@reddit

Yeah, the way you were treated by the cops is the way doctors have treated me, personally, and people I know. They do not care, doctors are, for the most part, largely worthless, and yet, much like your view of police, they are afforded every leeway and luxury and never taken to task when they fuck something up, because they, too, care only about capital, not people. And when it comes to causing the death, dismemberment, and harm to the public, doctors do far more damage than any number of police departments, with a staggering number of deaths attributed directly to medical malpractice each year.

I've seen more good cops than good doctors, but that's not saying a lot. The commonality, and this is something that bears repeating, is that the people who are most in position to serve the public interest are the ones who have the least amount of concern for it, period.

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MrSpuddies@reddit

Stop using strangers as an opportunity for internet clout and get to know them first.

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Informal-Fig-7116@reddit

First, thank you for caring about your neighbors. I’m sure they appreciate it. I appreciate it.

Idk about unethical but make them flash cards or pocket cards with names and phone numbers of resources they can call should they be detained. If you know of legal groups or attorneys, put the names there for them. Chances are their phones will be confiscated. Tell them to not use FaceID or touchID. Only pin.

You can also stall ICE if you suspect them. Film them and post on social. Use a bullhorn to talk to them so other neighbors will hear and come outside. The more witnesses you have the better. If you get them to lay their hands on you, that’s assault.

Park your car behind or around their vans if they come for your neighbors. Put your trash cans and recycling bins out in the street around the cars.

Your neighbors are not to open the door under any circumstances. ICE agents don’t generally have warrants even tho they say they do. Do not answer questions. If they gain entry somehow, say nothing except I want a lawyer. And then shut up. This is where the contact paper is handy.

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Jokerswildrides@reddit

If they got legit asylum claims they basically got it made.

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u3plo6@reddit

immigrantdefenseproject

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ScaryFoal558760@reddit (OP)

I know you only consume party approved media, but the rest of us have seen a lot of stories about legal immigrants being detained and green card holders having them revoked without cause

That's what they're concerned about. Typing in caps doesn't mean it's not happening.

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TheDude717@reddit

Well, are the legal or illegal immigrants?

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GoodGoodGoody@reddit

A super important question.

But this is a reddit rage post so just let people virtue signal.

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TheDude717@reddit

Yeah I could give 2 shits, we got a buncha idiots who wouldn’t know common sense if it him them in the fucking face.

I always remember, Reddit is not the real world. Normal people don’t think like the nincompoops on Reddit.

Proud to be an American. Respect our laws. Don’t be an asshole. It’s not that hard.

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Mr_McZongo@reddit

rEsPeCt OuR lAwS.

You're an irredeemable bad joke.

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TheDude717@reddit

I don’t give a flying fuck what you think about me. You’re boy Biden let in a flood of illegals into our country. GFY

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NorthernVale@reddit

A question that doesn't matter anymore. Just ask the poor guy from Maine

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GoodGoodGoody@reddit

That was horrible.

Now let’s look at the numbers. So far such terrible cases are in single digits. Do you want to talk about the numbers of actual illegals that got the boot? Thousands?

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NorthernVale@reddit

Kind of easy to claim they're illegal when you keep redifining what it means to be legal

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GoodGoodGoody@reddit

If you have evidence that other Americans are in that El Salvador prison as that poor guy, let’s hear it.

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Hmmm, been keeping up with current events? Anyone not (white appearing) is suspected as being an UNDOCUMENTED person. Currently the federal government through ICE is breaking USA laws by not following due process. Because of this they have even ADMITTED to taking a person they should not have and can not now bring him back. Try and imagine how that would be if it were you.

It should not matter if people you or OP encounters have documents saying they are allowed to be here. They still have rights NO MATTER what their status is.

And just like your kindergarten teacher likely tried to instill; be kind. Don’t be ignorant. Don’t be raciest. Don’t be a jerk. Do better.

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chunky-romeo@reddit

Dude I'm brown have had no problem, my families brown they've had no problems. My whole neighborhood is brown we've had zero problems. But I bet you ain't brown telling a brown guy to not be racist. Lol....white people. 🙄

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GuadDidUs@reddit

It's not just brown people, not that it should matter.

Here's what happened to a green card holding German national: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/german-national-green-card-holder-immigration-detention-fabian-schmidt-rcna196714

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Silent-Speech8162@reddit

Thanks for that link. Didn’t know about the German National. Did know about the Canadian actor though, also someone who would identify as white. I’m in a college course right now about the psychology of discrimination. Apparently most US citizens, those that, at least like me check the (white) box on forms when they see someone of Latinx or South American descent they act are more inclined to assume they are undocumented migrants. Taken together with what’s been going on in the news (and I’m not entirely sure why my post is getting down graded, but whatever) we have a huge problem with ICE and illegal deportations. Again, it’s just clear. But I should have also included that there are some exceptions. Thanks again.

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GuadDidUs@reddit

Oh I absolutely agree with you. I wasn't trying to "all people" your statement, though that may be how it came across.

My point was more to shout out for the people in the back that think "Hey they're only going after 'illegals' or 'the bad ones'" that assume that anyone they detain that's brown that speaks with an accent is illegal.

It's not just illegals, it's not just violent criminals, it's anyone these megalomaniacs get their panties in a twist about. Even European immigrants with permanent residency.

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Ilike3dogs@reddit

I can’t figure out why this is being downvoted

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Americans finding out Americans are xenophobic racist hateful piles of shit is peak.

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infused_frequency@reddit

Have a cookout and invite them. You will be instant Familia.

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Grouchy-Shirt-9818@reddit

We are reaching new levels of white knighting here on reddit.

Cant wait you get deported anyway and you will only "reconsider to support" for Republican

https://www.reddit.com/r/LeopardsAteMyFace/comments/1joex0i/ice_detained_a_us_citizen_i_northern_virginia/

No one is fucking illegal. That term is used by racists like you to draw division.

In the government, people without a status are called "undocumented" and in case you need a lesson, they are protected by the Constitution because they are on our soil.

This is specific, but for restaurants I frequent - I tip cash and watch the door.

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u3plo6@reddit

Know Your Rights with ICE - Immigrant Defense Project this is better. Know rights, don't talk, don't open the door, check any warrant for signatures.

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Remote-Weird6202@reddit

Find a decent immigration lawyer that you get contact info for. Make a copy for yourself and your neighbors. Give them your phone number as well.

Knillawafer98@reddit

Ur annoying

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BarnabyJones20@reddit

Fuck off nazi

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WhatsMyUsername13@reddit

give them all your money

What?

let them live in your house

What?

pay for their sessions with the shrink

Da fuq?

buy their groceries,

Ok, I'd rather my tax dollars go towards that than spending trillions on the F35. And assuming you are talking about SNAP, then maybe do some research into people who benefit from that program.

hire lawyers for them to ensure they are as well prepared

I am confused again. Miranda rights extend to anyone in the US regardless of status. It's innocent until proven guilty, and everyone in this country has the right to representation.

give them your car

What?

claim them as a dependent on your tax return

What? Immigrants regardless of status pay taxes. You do realize this right?

, give them your job

Apprehensive-Step-70@reddit

Marry the one you find the hottest, then have a child with them

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pickles_are_delish_@reddit

Mind your business and stay out of it

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MacintoshEddie@reddit

Why are you asking for unethical tips for this? Or are you asking for how to mislead them and make them think you like them until it comes time to report them?

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LawrenceWelkVEVO@reddit

Seems like you were looking for

Right. The rules are that we follow the laws and the Constitution, correct? Deporting people who shouldn't have been, holding people for days even if they are legal, terrorizing people during questioning. All of this is illegal under our laws. Don't like it? Change the law.

"Trump administration says it mistakenly deported Salvadoran migrant"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/04/01/trump-el-salvador-maryland-deportation/

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Wow you're really getting desperate aren't you? You sure showed me, posting a years old publicly available picture from an after work fishing trip. I've never said anything about your appearance either, I just know you're an incel based on the whole rest of what you're doing here.

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8765432123@reddit

Pretty typical, no actually argument so you resort to mud slinging.

If you want to make an actual point. Stick to facts. Not nameless name calling and middle school tactics. People might take you seriously

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Let everyone on reddit know and your neighbors so ICE won’t be called, that’s how

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butteryasstreflip@reddit

Just be a good neighbor and don’t call ICE on them? I don’t know why you’d think there’s an unethical thing to do here.