Safe Trip to the Store
How to stay safe when going out: practical tips for immigrants
Planning Your Trip
Before leaving home, plan your route and know where you're going. Avoid unnecessary stops and try to shop during less busy times when possible.
What to Carry
- •Carry minimal identification - only what's legally required
- •Keep emergency contact numbers memorized or written down
- •Have your attorney's number readily accessible
- •Carry a "Know Your Rights" card
While Shopping
Stay calm and act normally. You have every right to be in public spaces. If you feel you're being followed or watched: • Go to a crowded area • Enter a store and stay near employees • Call a trusted friend or family member
If Approached by Authorities
- •Stay calm - do not run
- •You have the right to remain silent
- •Ask: "Am I free to go?"
- •Do not sign anything without a lawyer
- •Do not provide false documents
After Your Trip
If anything concerning happened, document it: • Date, time, and location • Description of individuals involved • Any witnesses present • Report to local immigrant advocacy organizations
Emergency Contacts
Keep these numbers saved: • Your immigration attorney • Local legal aid organization • Family emergency contact • United We Dream hotline: 1-844-363-1423