ASA ICE Raid Checklist: Essential Guidance from the Attorneys Council for Navigating Worksite Enforcement
Posted on Jul. 11, 2025 / Subscribe 0
ASA ICE Raid Checklist: Essential Guidance from the Attorneys Council for Navigating Worksite Enforcement
The ASA ICE Raid Checklist is a crucial resource designed to empower American Subcontractors Association members with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visit on a construction site. This comprehensive checklist provides clear, actionable guidance that offers several key benefits:
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Proactive Preparedness: Understand the typical triggers for an ICE visit, from anonymous tips to I-9 audit trends, allowing for better internal compliance and awareness.
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Protection of Rights: Clearly outlines your company's and employees' rights during an ICE encounter, including the importance of restricted access to non-public areas without a judicial warrant, and the right to remain silent.
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Step-by-Step Response Protocol: Provides a practical, sequential guide on how to respond calmly and professionally, from verifying agent identity and notifying management to determining the purpose and authority of the visit.
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Controlled Access Strategies: Offers detailed instructions on how to manage access to your worksite based on the type of warrant presented (or lack thereof), ensuring you protect your company's boundaries legally.
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Employee Rights Safeguards: Advises on how to inform employees of their rights (to remain silent, to an attorney), including providing "Red Cards" and guidance on preparing a family plan for potential detention.
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Thorough Documentation Best Practices: Emphasizes the critical need to meticulously document every aspect of the ICE visit, from agent actions to seized documents, to protect your legal position.
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Post-Visit Actions: Guides members on essential follow-up steps, including employee debriefings and consulting with legal counsel to address implications and next steps.
By offering clear instructions on legal rights, appropriate responses, and critical documentation, the ASA ICE Raid Checklist helps members navigate potentially stressful ICE visits with confidence and compliance, minimizing disruption and protecting their operations.
Download the Checklist here
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