Rivas & Associates shares Know Your Rights guidance for families after fatal ICE stops

Rivas & Associates is urging immigrant families to prepare for traffic stops by police or immigration officers after recent fatal ICE shootings heightened fear and confusion. The Tulsa-based firm published step-by-step guidance, emergency planning tips and free resources for families in Oklahoma, Arkansas and beyond.

Why it matters: - Recent fatal shootings by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have intensified fear among immigrant families during routine traffic stops. - Rivas & Associates says constitutional rights still apply to immigrants and that preparation can reduce risk and confusion during a stop. - The guidance is aimed at working families who may need immediate steps to protect themselves, their children and their legal status.

What happened: - Rivas & Associates released Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. - The firm has offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Fort Smith, Arkansas. - The guidance was issued in response to recent fatal ICE shootings that were not of the intended targets and were not captured on body-camera footage. - Lorena Rivas, senior lead attorney, said many families want to know what their rights are worth during an early-morning roadside stop.

The details: - The guidance says people should keep documents ready, including a driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. - The guidance says people are not required to answer questions about birthplace or immigration status and can state,