The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians issued a warning to tribal members Thursday about ICE enforcement, stating that federal "racial profiling practices" have included Native Americans as a class subject to stops "based on perceived ethnicity, language, or occupation." The GT Band outlined rights for tribal members under ICE enforcement.

According to the Tribe, any members stopped should identify their status "calmly," stating: "I am a citizen of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized sovereign nation, and I am a United States citizen." Members should also present their GT Band tribal ID, which is proof of citizenship and also valid for TSA recognition and U.S.-Canada border crossings.

Members have a right to remain silent, but can also request to speak with a supervisor. ICE needs a warrant for private spaces and "cannot enter your home or private workspace areas without a judicial warrant signed by a judge," according to the GT Band.

Tribal members are advised to always carry their tribal ID, record interactions (which is legally allowed as long as individuals don't interfere with agents' duties), and to contact the GT Band immediately if detained. Tribal contact information is as follows:

> GTB Legal Department General Counsel John F. Petoskey
Cell phone 231-631-8624
Desk phone 231-534-7279

> GTB Police Captain Dave Crocket
Cell phone 231-866-1264
Desk phone 231-534-7182

> GTB Membership Office
Desk phone 231-534-7670

The full letter from the GT Band to tribal members is available online here.