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Intake: www.mvlslaw.org (anytime) or call (410) 547-6537 or (800)510-0050 Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

IF ICE STOPS YOU IN PUBLIC Information from the American Immigration Lawyers Association

All people living in the United States, including undocumented

immigrants, have certain U.S. Constitutional rights. If you are

undocumented and immigration (ICE) officers stop you on the street or

in a public place, know that you have the following rights:

You have the right to remain silent. You do not need to speak to

immigration officers or answer any questions.

If you choose to remain silent, say so out loud.

If you are asked where you were born or how you entered the

United States, you may refuse to answer or remain silent.

You may refuse to show identity documents that say what country

you are from.

You may refuse a search. If you are stopped for questioning but are

not arrested, you do not have to consent to a search of yourself or

your belongings but an officer can still pat you down if they suspect

you have a weapon.

You have the right to speak to a lawyer. If you are detained or taken

into custody, you have the right to immediately contact a lawyer.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association has similar tips for if

ICE visits your home or workplace. If you were born in the U.S. and/or

speak English fluently, use your platform as a way to spread this

information and provide support to your family, friends, and/or

community members.

To learn more about these rights and to get access to these Know Your

Rights handouts (available in multiple languages), go to:

https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/psas/know-

your-rights-handouts-if-ice-visits

LOOKING FOR LEGAL ADVICE

ABOUT FORECLOSURE?

At these events, attorneys provide

FREE legal consultations for

homeowners facing foreclosure.

Attorneys can answer your questions

about foreclosure mediation and help

you understand any court papers or

documents you have received about

the foreclosure. These attorneys will

NOT attend mediation with you, but

there are other options to obtain legal

representation for your mediation.

Aug. 8 & Sept. 5

10 am—1 pm

Circuit Court for Charles County Law Library

200 Charles Street

La Plata, MD 20646

*Reservations requested: call 301-932-3322*

Aug. 15 & Sept. 15

11 am—1 pm

Circuit Court for Anne Arundel Law Library

8 Church Circle

Annapolis, MD 21401

*No reservation required*

Aug. 29 & Sept. 26

3 pm— 6 pm

MVLS Office

201 N. Charles St, #1400

Baltimore, MD 21201

*No reservation required*

Intake: www.mvlslaw.org (anytime) or call (410) 547-6537 or (800)510-0050 Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION

GET QUICK LEGAL

ADVICE NOW

Maryland Courts Self-Help

Center offers quick legal advice

through online chat and over the

phone!

Call 410-260-1392

8:30 am - 8 pm | Monday - Friday

Or chat online:

mdcourts.gov/selfhelp/mcshc

¡SE HABLA ESPAÑOL!

MVLS ha traducido nuestras

grabaciones telefónicas, y todos

las cartas y las aplicaciones al

español. Usamos un servicio de

interpretación telefónica para

comunicar con los clientes de

todos idiomas. Ahora es fácil

buscar ayuda legal voluntario en

su propio idioma. Para más

información en español sobre

nuestros servicios, visite:

mvlslaw.org/en-espanol.

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EXPUNGEMENT

TRAINING WEBINAR

Check out the recorded training

here to learn more about

expungement law:

bit.ly/non-atty-expungement-

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO LOWER YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS

Information from the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC)

If you’re concerned about making your mortgage payments as more bills are piling up, there may be a way to decrease the amount you are paying on your mortgage. The first step is to determine who the lender is that you’re working with - this information will help determine the options you will have to lower your payments. If you’re not sure who your mortgage lender is, the NCLC has a handy guide with specific steps you can take depending on the type of lender in order to confirm. You can read more about these tips here: https://library.nclc.org/current-options-lower-mortgage-payments-consumer-debt-advice-nclc. This article also provides actions you can take if you fear you or your family member may lose the home in the near future. It’s best to figure this out sooner rather than later, before the foreclosure notice arrives in the mail. You can always send a request for information letter to your servicer for any loan that you have if you are unsure about your lender. The NCLC provides more information about that process here: https://library.nclc.org/what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-mortgage-payments-consumer-debt-advice-nclc. The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) has a series about different debt issues that you or someone you know may be experiencing.

To look at the whole list of article topics, visit:

https://mailchi.mp/nclc/consumerdebt

WICOMICO PUBLIC LIBRARY CLINIC

August 8 | 2 - 4 pm

122 S. Division St. | Salisbury, MD 21801

To sign up, call 410-749-3612 or go to the Wicomico Job Search Center.