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The first crucial point raised by the immigration attorney is that individuals should be aware of their rights when encountering ICE agents. If ICE knocks on your door, you are not obligated to open it. The attorney emphasized that individuals have the right to remain silent and to ask whether the agents have a warrant. If an individual chooses to open the door, they can still refuse to answer questions.
The attorney highlighted the importance of understanding what constitutes an official ICE warrant versus a simple "civil arrest" document that may not authorize entry without consent. Remember, a valid search warrant is signed by a judge and should explicitly state the reason for the entry.