This is information for teachers of Mt. Airy Learning Tree.

With this current political climate with local businesses facing possible visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.), we believe it is important to share information and be proactive to prepare our teachers.

MALT classes are private spaces!
We have created new signs to put up on the door of our classroom before your class begins.
Be sure put it up on the outside of the classroom door before each class! Download PDF

FYI – Understand public versus private space in your business. Public areas include a storefront or dining area where ICE officers are allowed to enter. They cannot enter non-public back offices or areas marked private without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.

If ICE shows up at the door: immediate steps

1. Remain calm and professional.

2. If officers try to enter, respectfully explain you do not consent unless they present a judicial warrant.

3. Do not block or make any physical contact with officers.

4. If officers say they have a valid judicial warrant, ask for a copy. Say you are not authorized to speak and will contact MALT’s Executive Director.

5. Contact Executive Director Janet Gala on her cell phone at (856)389-4282 (this is a google voice number).

6. Request identification and paperwork. Politely ask for: name, agency, badge number, and the warrant. Do not escort officers to the student unless required by by a valid warrant. Take a photo of the warrant and text it to Janet, she will stay on the phone with you and come to the location if necessary.

7. Document the interaction. Note the badge numbers, and any actions taken. If possible, record and take photos of documents and your notes. Everyone has a right to record federal agents. Monitor agents and object verbally if they are exceeding the search allowed by a judicial warrant.

This guide is provided by CASA

Responding to ICE workplace guidance business impact

Everyone’s Rights!

Everyone has the right to remain silent. You can lawfully refuse to speak with an I.C.E. agent and not answer any questions-especially about your birthplace, immigration status, or how you entered the U.S.

Everyone has the right to speak to an attorney and to not sign anything before doing so. Remember to NOT show any foreign or false documents.

Everyone has the right to refuse to a search of their person and belongings without a judicial warrent.

Everyone has the right to make a phone call if taken into custody.

Everyone has the right to record I.C.E. and police in public, as long as they don’t interfere with an arrest. Allies, such as U.S. citizens, can help by writing down names, badge numbers, and witness contacts.

The U.S. Constitution protects these fundamental rights for Everyone – documented or undocumented.

Link to Immigration Legal Rights Center Red Card Rights Card to Print