Zohran Mamdani, who won the New York City mayoral election in November, provided some advice in a video monologue this week regarding interacting with agents of the United States government’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In the minute and a half video titled “Know Your Rights When Dealing With ICE” at Mamdani’s YouTube page, Mamdani, who will become mayor on January 1, provided several pieces of advice that, if employed, may protect people from abuse and harm at the hands of government agents.

First off, Mamdani explained that “ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school, or private area of your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.” “If ICE does not have a judicial warrant signed by a judge,” continued Mamdani, “you have the right to say ‘I do not consent to entry’ and the right to keep your door closed.”

Additionally, warned Mamdani, be aware that ICE agents can legally lie.

People confronted by ICE, further noted Mamdani, “have the right to remain silent” and, if being detained, “may always ask ‘am I free to go?’ repeatedly until they answer.”

Mamdani also addressed in the video the fact that a person may legally film ICE “as long as you do not interfere with an arrest” and may also engage in protests, whether against ICE or for another reason.

While some resistance is wise and legally protected, Mamdani warns that if people step over certain lines there could be trouble, stating:

It is important to remain calm during any interaction with ICE or law enforcement. Do not impede their investigation, resist arrest, or run.

You can watch Mamdani’s video here:

For an in-depth discussion of individuals’ rights and advisable actions when they interact with ICE agents or other government law enforcers, watch here the informative “Don’t Talk to the Police” lecture by Regent University School of Law Professor James Duane: