Understanding LAX Immigration Enforcement
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest international gateways in the United States. Multiple federal agencies operate at LAX:
- CBP (Customs and Border Protection): Operates in International Arrivals / Federal Inspection Areas
- TSA: Operates domestic security checkpoints; shares passenger data via Secure Flight
- ICE: May be present in terminals; has increased airport deployments
Know Your Rights at LAX
TSA Touchless ID / Biometric Scanning
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- You have the right to opt-out of facial recognition
- Request manual document verification instead
CBP Checkpoints (International Arrivals)
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Domestic Terminals
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What To Do If Approached
- Remain calm
- Ask: "Am I free to leave?"
- You have the right to remain silent
- Do not consent to searches
- Document what happens
- Call the hotline immediately
Emergency Contacts
LA Raids Rapid Response Network: 1-888-624-4752
National Hotline: 1-844-363-1423
Report Activity at LAX
Help protect the community by documenting and reporting ICE/CBP activity at LAX.