🎧 Audio: What You Need to Know About ICE

Why encounters are more dangerous and how to protect yourself and your community

The 50501 Movement

Jan 13, 2026

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*For the full written post with sources and more info visit: https://www.the50501movement.org/p/ice-is-expanding-people-are-dying

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ICE is expanding its workforce and enforcement reach at the same time people are being killed by ICE agents and dying in ICE custody. Federal leadership has responded with intimidation and rhetoric that signals protection from consequences. This episode explains how ICE is scaling, what has already happened, and how to protect ourselves and others when ICE shows up especially when ICE breaks the law or turns violent.

What this episode covers

Why ICE encounters are more dangerous right now
What has already happened in 2026
From enforcement to intimidation
What to do if you encounter ICE

IF YOU ENCOUNTER ICE

1) You always have the right to remain silent.

Silence keeps us from accidentally giving information that can be misused or twisted later. A clear line like: “I’m exercising my right to remain silent. I want a lawyer.” protects us in the moment and preserves options afterward.

2) You do not have to open the door.

Most ICE “warrants” shown at doors are administrative, not judge-signed. Keeping the door closed prevents “consent-by-opening” and buys time to verify what they actually have.

3) You do not have to sign anything.

Signing can waive rights or lock you into decisions you don’t fully understand sometimes with life-changing consequences. Safest rule: don’t sign until speaking to a qualified attorney.

4) You can ask if you are free to leave.

That single question clarifies whether detention is happening. If they say yes, you can calmly leave. If they say no, stop chatting and stick to your rights.

5) You should not physically resist.

Physical resistance can escalate danger fast and can add criminal charges even if the stop or search was improper. The safer approach is verbal resistance: “I do not consent.” Keep asserting rights calmly.

For the full written post with sources and more info visit: https://www.the50501movement.org/p/ice-is-expanding-people-are-dying

Do you already have a household plan for an ICE encounter? How is your community fighting back?