Know Your Rights

Government can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Below is a simple breakdown of how each level works and how it impacts your daily life.

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Meet Your Broward County Representatives

If you live in Broward County, you can still receive assistance through your federal representatives,

including:

  • FL-20 (Sunrise, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, North Lauderdale, West Fort Lauderdale)
  • FL-25 (Davie, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Weston, Hollywood)
  • FL-23 (Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Parkland)

Members of Congress represent your community in Washington, D.C., helping make sure your voice is heard at the federal level.

To find your current Member of Congress and get the most up-to-date information, visit:

https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member

How Congressional Offices Help (Casework)

Even during transitions, congressional offices often assist residents with federal services, including:

  • Social Security and Medicare questions
  • Immigration and passport support
  • Veterans’ benefits
  • Housing and disaster assistance
  • Help communicating with federal agencies

This is known as casework, helping people navigate federal systems and access the support available to them.

Remember: You elect YOUR Members of Congress. They represent YOUR voice in Washington, D.C., where decisions are made that impact your daily life. Find your Member of Congress here → congress.gov/members/find-your-member

Florida State Government

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Know Your Rights (Immigration)

Because knowing how the system works is the first step to making it work for you. 

Know Your Rights

If approached by ICE agents or police

•You do not have to share your immigration status.

•You have the right to remain silent.

If ICE agents come to your home

•You do not have to open the door.

•Ask to see a search warrant — through a window or slid under the door.

•A deportation warrant is not the same as a search warrant and does not allow entry without your permission.

•You can refuse ICE entry if they don’t have a search warrant signed by a judge.

•If ICE enters without a valid warrant, ask for the agents’ names and badge numbers.

If you are arrested or detained

•You have the right to a lawyer immediately.

•You have the right to remain silent and not sign any documents until you speak to an attorney.

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⚠️ REMEMBER

You have rights — stay calm, don’t argue, don’t run, and don’t lie.

Ask for a lawyer. Stay silent. Protect yourself

The above information is provided for informational/educational purposes & does not constitute legal advice.

Right to Remain Silent

You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status. You have the right to stay silent.

Right To Refuse Entry

ICE or police cannot enter your home without a valid search warrant signed by a judge.

Warrant Check

A deportation order is not the same as a search warrant-ask to see it through a window or under the door.

Right to a Lawyer

You have the right to speak to an attorney before signing anything or answering questions.