KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Remember local and state law enforcement agencies are set to enforce this new law starting July 1st, 2024*, so any questions or information you share can impact your ability to fight their detention or deportation.

Even if law enforcement’s approach is friendly doesn’t mean they are acting in your best interest, their role under this law is to establish immigration status.

Even if HB4156 is implemented: Do not talk to the police about your immigration status.

You have the right to remain silent and not obligated to answer any questions regarding your immigration status.

You do not have to consent to any searches of your person. If the police ask to search you or your belongings, you may refuse.
You have the right to speak to an immigration attorney, ask to talk to your attorney.
Don’t lie about your immigration status or provide false documents.

It is important to remember that racial profiling is illegal in the U.S. and previous efforts by states to take on federal immigration enforcement responsibilities have been overturned by the courts. However, the increased risk that individuals and motorists will be stopped, questioned, detained, and arrested because of their race, ethnicity, or national origin makes it imperative that people understand their rights when encountering law enforcement authorities in Oklahoma.
It’s important to remember that we will need all communities to be in solidarity to protect the most vulnerable community targeted by this law, undocumented immigrants. If you are a U.S Citizen use your privilege to push back against the tactics of racial profiling and questions on immigration status to create a broad community response against this law.

You have the right to remain silent. To invoke this right, you must say you wish to remain silent. Don't give any explanations or excuses. Don't say anything, sign anything, or make any decisions without a lawyer.
You have the right to an attorney. Ask for a lawyer immediately (and do not say anything else). Don't say anything, sign anything, or make any decisions without a lawyer.
If you are arrested without a warrant, you have the right to appear before a judge within 48 hours.
If you are detained, you can request support from the consular office. Have that information available to activate them as needed.
If you are a national of a foreign country, you have the right to have the country of your nationality notified through the country’s consular officials. Ask that a consular official from the country be notified of your arrest.

If you are a Mexican national, arresting officers should use the following email (proteccionokl@sre.gob.mx) to notify the Mexican consulate of your arrest
If someone you know has been arrested and is a Mexican national, you can call the following phone number ((520) 623-7874) to notify Mexican consular officials of their arrest

As a community we must prepare for the possibility of unjust arrest, detention, and even eventual deportation by federal immigration and local law enforcement authorities. Make sure you have a plan in place for someone to take care of children, pets, home needs, etc. if you are apprehended.
Develop a communication plan with your family members, employers, and anyone else involved with your travels to Oklahoma. Share your travel plans with them, stay in touch while you are in Oklahoma, and let them know when you have safely left the state of Oklahoma.
Keep relevant immigration documents easily accessible.
Protect your digital privacy by disabling face or fingerprint authentication on your cell phone or other devices. Instead, use passwords or PINs to keep your devices secure.
Memorize the phone number of a trusted licensed attorney.