If ICE has shown up at your home or workplace – or you have a scheduled ICE check-in appointment – knowing your rights immediately can change your outcome. You have constitutional protections regardless of immigration status, including the right to remain silent and the right to refuse entry without a judicial warrant signed by a federal judge. Administrative warrants issued by ICE itself do not give officers legal authority to enter your home. Never sign documents under pressure, never consent to searches, and never skip a scheduled appointment without legal guidance – doing so can trigger automatic removal. This guide covers what to say, what to gather, and when to call an attorney, with practical steps tailored for residents across Hudson County and northern New Jersey in 2025.