'No trespassing' for immigration enforcement signage
In accordance with Resolution R-26-042, adopted by the Ann Arbor City Council, the City of Ann Arbor is making standardized “No Trespassing” signage specific to civil immigration enforcement available for public use.
Members of the public may download and print these signs for display on private property.
The signage reads:
“You DO NOT have consent to enter for civil immigration enforcement purposes. Private Area. No Trespassing.”
These signs are intended for use by private landowners and leaseholders, including businesses, medical providers, nonprofit organizations and places of worship, who wish to delineate non-public areas of property.
City Council resolution
The relevant portion of Resolution R-26-042, adopted Feb. 2, 2026, states:
“RESOLVED, That the City Administrator shall as soon as possible, but no later than 90 days, design and make available for public use standardized signage that private landowners and leaseholders, including businesses, medical providers, nonprofit organizations, and places of worship, may print and display in their own discretion to delineate non-public areas of property in which the landowner or leaseholder wishes to restrict activities related to civil immigration enforcement.”
Available sign versions
Eight versions of the sign are available to accommodate placement and printing variations. All versions are designed to print on typical home or office printers and copy machines.
The sign text is being translated into additional languages. Those versions will be added to this webpage when they are complete.
English — 8.5” x 11” (Letter Size)
- Vertical (portrait) – Color
- Vertical (portrait) – Black & White
- Horizontal (landscape) – Color
- Horizontal (landscape) – Black & White
English — 11” x 17” (Tabloid/Ledger Size)
- Vertical (portrait) – Color
- Vertical (portrait) – Black & White
- Horizontal (landscape) – Color
- Horizontal (landscape) – Black & White
The color versions use purple, a color commonly used to signify “No Trespassing.”
Not legal advice
These materials are provided for informational purposes. Posting a sign does not replace or constitute legal advice. Individuals and property owners with questions about their legal rights or obligations should consult a qualified attorney. The person or entity that displays a "No Trespassing" sign provided by the City of Ann Arbor does so voluntarily and assumes any and all risk associated with displaying the sign.