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Know Your Rights

This is a guide to rights afforded to immigrants in the United States. This page also includes information on what to do when approached by law enforcement, relevant laws, and information on resources available to help in various situations regarding immigration and deportation.

Resources

Below are resources you can access for more information on various topics and questions related to immigration, law enforcement, and rights.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • remain silent

  • ask for a lawyer and to be represented by one

  • refuse to sign documents you don't understand

  • deny entry to law enforcement until you have seen a proper warrant, slid under the door

  • ask for a warrant

  • a hearing with an immigration judge

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It may be helpful to get a RIGHTS CARD to carry around. This card can be handed to law enforcement. "Rights Cards", also known as "Red Cards", or "Tarjetas Rojas", can be found online at the following links.

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Below is the text on the Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Refugee Rights Rights Card:

  • I am giving you this card because I do not wish to speak to you or have any further contact with you.​

  • I choose to exercise my right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions.

  • If you arrest me, I will continue to exercise my right to remain silent and to refuse to answer your questions.

  • I want to speak with a lawyer before answering your questions.

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