Our Family Farms

Know Your Rights Webinars

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Session 1: Know Your Rights For Farm Owners 

This session was held November 13, 2025 and covered:

- How to prepare I-9 Forms in advance of an ICE visit
- Where to store I-9 Forms
- Emergency contacts for employees-note if both parents work same shift on farm AND have children
- What questions to ask if ICE shows up at the farm
- Administrative warrant vs judicial warrant-3 key differences
- Informing emergency contacts if raid occurs, paying worker his/her final wages and documentation in employee file.

Watch the recording here: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_5tgdq0jv

 

Session 2: Know Your Rights For Farmworkers

This session was held November 20, 2025 and covered:

- Automatic rights if you live in the US-14th Amendment
- What to do if ICE knocks on the door of your home
- The difference between a judicial warrant and an administrative warrant
- Risks of signing documents or giving information to an ICE officer
- How to use the Red Card
- Documents to carry
- What to do if a police officer stops you
- Creating a Family Plan in case one family member is detained
- What is a caregiver affidavit and why does a family need it?
- Resources

Watch the recording here: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_svbdivgt

 

The content provided in these recordings is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, professional counsel, or a substitute for consulting with a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. Laws are constantly changing and subject to interpretation by courts and regulatory bodies. The information presented may be outdated, incomplete, or inapplicable to current legal standards or your particular circumstances. You should not act or rely on any information contained herein without seeking professional legal advice tailored to your specific situation, facts, and jurisdiction.