If ICE Asks “Are You a U.S. Citizen?” NEVER Say This First

Want the complete guide for handling any ICE encounter, in any setting? 👉 attorneycurtisdawes.cfd My book covers every scenario in detail — what to say at your door, during a traffic stop, at work, and beyond — with clear scripts, sourced legal explanations, and practical guidance you can actually use under pressure. When ICE asks, “Are you a U.S. citizen?” what you say first can change the entire encounter. I explain why you should calmly ask, “Am I being detained, or am I free to leave?” before volunteering information, reaching for identification, or answering questions. I’m immigration attorney Curtis Dawes, and I share practical guidance drawn from more than a decade of representing immigrants in ICE encounters and removal proceedings. In this video, I cover how to respond if you are free to leave, what to say if you are detained, why you should clearly invoke your right to remain silent and request a lawyer, and why you must never make a false claim to U.S. citizenship. #ImmigrationLaw #ICE #KnowYourRights #ImmigrantRights #LegalInformation