Know Your Rights for immigrants and allies
If you have 5 minutes
Under the Constitution, you have rights - regardless of your immigration status. Print your own cards to hand to officers at the door to assert your rights. Available in 17 languages. En español.
Know Your Rights, Reduce Your Risks. Here’s a 1-page quick reference guide. (In English and en español.) Here are the magic words to memorize:
“Am I being detained, or am I free to go?” / “¿Estoy siendo detenido, official, o estoy libre para irme?”
“I do not consent to this search.”/ “Yo no consiento a um registro.”
“I want to remain silent.” / “Yo quiero permanecer callado.”
“I want a lawyer.” / “Yo quiero un abogado.”
If you want to learn more:
This webinar in English and en español (with an accompanying quick-reference slide deck) runs you through what to do if ICE or the cops come knocking, what your rights are as an immigrant at protests, and your rights along the spectrum of police encounters. (En español)
If you’re protesting as an immigrant:
If you’re an immigrant, you have First Amendment rights, but you are also subject to additional risks. Here are considerations when protesting as an immigrant:
