With ICE in Town, Remember Your Rights

By Oscar Lakowicz

Published November 26, 2025

*Lakowicz is President of the Plymouth State University Democrats

On Tuesday, Nov. 25 at around 8:30a.m., ICE agents were credibly reported to be spotted
detaining one male in the Circle K parking lot located next to I-93 in Holderness. A bystander
recorded the incident and posted the video to Facebook, where it was quickly shared across a
variety of social media sites.

Unconfirmed reports have claimed that ICE agents were spotted across the town of Plymouth,
including some reports that claim ICE agents were spotted near the Plymouth State University
campus. It is important to remember that at this time these reports remain
unconfirmed, and the presence of ICE on or around campus seems to be non-existent right now.
If you do run into ICE, or law-enforcement of any kind, we advise that you do the following:

1: Remain silent. You have the right to remain silent. The only information police can compel
you to present is a valid form of identification. You do not need to answer any questions, or
entertain any conversation an officer may try to engage you with.

2: Refuse a search. You have the right to refuse a search. State: “I do not consent to a search of my
person or things.” Law enforcement officers may still pat you down to confirm that you do not
have a weapon on your person.

3a: If you are arrested by the police, you have the right to an attorney – if you cannot afford an
attorney, one will be appointed to you.
3b: If you are detained by ICE, you have the right to legal counsel. Although they are not forced
to provide you an attorney for free, you may still ask for a list of free or affordable legal services
that are accessible to you.

4: Do not resist. If you feel you are the victim of an unlawful stop, search, or detention, simply
remember your rights (i.e. remain silent, do not consent to a search) and comply
with the officer or agent. You will be much more effective battling for your civil rights in a
courtroom rather than with an officer on the streets.

5a: If you are arrested by a police officer, you have the right to make a local phone call to a
number of your choosing. Call a trusted family member or friend and calmly explain the
situation.
5b: If you are detained by ICE, you have the right to contact or have your consulate contacted by
the authorities. Take this opportunity, and remain calm.

You may not always be able to choose WHEN you interact with law enforcement agencies, but
you can always choose HOW you act.

If you have any questions about the information you’ve read today, or would like to become
more engaged with the campus Democrats to stay up to date on incidents like this one, please join
us for our last meeting of the semester on December 3rd in Rounds Hall Room 307 at 7:00 PM.