The current administration rescinded the previous administration’s guidelines that restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement actions in “sensitive” settings (e.g., healthcare facilities, schools, churches).
Consumer Voice is hearing of concerns for residents and staff of long-term care facilities who may be at risk. Consult the following resources:
Information about Rights and Other Resources
- National Immigration Law Center
- Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration(in multiple languages)
- Immigrant Defense Project
- Know Your Rights with ICE(booklet, flyers, FAQs, infographics – in English and Spanish)
- Helpline(referrals for free legal services, limited legal advice)
- The Maryland Attorney General issued new guidance for Maryland Healthcare Providers regarding immigration enforcement activity.
- Residents that witness enforcement actions may experience a trauma response. Please see this updated LTCOP reference guide regarding trauma-informed care.
