As Donald Trump takes office and in light of remarks from officials who will be part of his administration to make Chicago “ground zero” for deportations, Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04) shared a message with the immigrant community in his district through his social media platforms. The video highlights the constitutional rights that immigrants have in the United States. “I am Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, I am the first immigrant from Chicago elected to Congress. As your Congressman, I will continue to fight to defend the rights of the people I represent, whether they are immigrants or not. But if you are an immigrant, you should know your rights if you have an encounter with an immigration officer: You have the right to remain silent and contact an attorney; Do not give them any information voluntarily; You do not have to tell them your immigration status or your place of birth; Do not show or use any fraudulent documents or documents with a false name; You do not have to sign any documents without consulting an attorney; Ask to see a legal order before opening the door if an immigration officer comes to your home or work; If you have questions about immigration, call my office at the number below. To contact Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s office in the Western Suburbs, call (773) 342-0774 or the Southwest Chicago office at (773) 475-0833.