Emergency Preparedness Tool

ICE Detention
Emergency Card

Fill out this card now and save it. Share it with people you trust. If you are detained, your loved ones will know exactly what to do and who to call.

🔒 Your data never leaves your device. This form works entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server. AskDM does not collect, store, or see any information you enter. This is an informational tool — not legal advice. For legal help, contact a licensed immigration attorney.
👤 Personal Information
📁 Document Storage
Recommendation: Scan your documents and upload them to a secure cloud folder (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud). Share access with your trusted contacts. Include:
  • Passport (all pages)
  • Form I-94 (entry history) — i94.cbp.dhs.gov
  • Receipt Notice I-797 (if you have one)
  • EAD / Green Card / Visa (if applicable)
  • Filed forms (I-589, I-485, etc.)
  • USCIS/EOIR correspondence
  • Any documents relevant to your case
🚨 If Detained — Official Links
📍 Find Detained Person locator.ice.gov ⚖️ Check Court Date acis.eoir.justice.gov 📋 Check Case Status egov.uscis.gov
About Bond: Bond can be requested at the initial hearing before an immigration judge, OR administratively through ICE (before the court hearing). An immigration attorney can advise on which option applies. USCIS Hotline: 1-800-375-5283
👥 Trusted Contacts
Trusted Person #1
Trusted Person #2
🤝 Sponsor (if applicable)
⚖️ Immigration Attorney (if you have one)
Don't have an attorney? Find one in official directories:

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🛡️ Know Your Rights — Educational Reference
Phrases referenced in public "Know Your Rights" resources:
  • "Am I free to go?"
  • "I wish to remain silent."
  • "I do not consent to a search."
  • "I want to speak to a lawyer."
  • "I do not consent to you entering my home."
  • "I do not sign any documents without my attorney."

These are examples of phrasing commonly cited in publicly available materials on interactions with immigration enforcement. Whether any of this applies to a specific situation depends on individual circumstances.

Additional points noted in public Know Your Rights resources:
  • Providing false information about citizenship or immigration status can carry legal consequences.
  • Some resources note that decisions involving documents from another country are worth discussing with an attorney in advance, since situations vary.
  • Reviewing documents with an attorney before signing, when possible, is a common recommendation in these materials.

This section summarizes information from publicly available "Know Your Rights" resources published by civil rights organizations, including the ACLU. ASK DM is not affiliated with and does not claim endorsement by the ACLU. Original materials: aclu.org/know-your-rights

This section is provided for general educational purposes only. It summarizes publicly available information and is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and does not account for individual circumstances. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed immigration attorney.

📝 Bond & Notes