Your Immigrant Rights

Understand your rights as an immigrant and how to defend them.

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What are my options to legally protect myself as an immigrant?

Understand potential immigration options for yourself and your family, depending on your specific circumstances.

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What do I do if I encounter ICE in the community?

Know your rights and learn practical steps to protect yourself if approached by immigration enforcement in public.

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How do I create a family preparedness plan?

If you are a parent you can create an emergency plan to protect your children in case of a detention or deportation.

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How do I prepare in case of an immigration raid or arrest?

Understand your rights to stay protected during an immigration raid or arrest.

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How to find a loved one after a U.S. immigration arrest

Step-by-step guidance to find a loved one detained after an immigration arrest, including ICE, CBP, and BOP searches.

What to Do What to Do

How do I get legal help for my immigration case?

Learn how to get legal help for your immigration case, find trusted nonprofit or private lawyers, and avoid scams or unqualified providers.

How to Get Help How to Get Help

Immigration Eligibility Issues: Key factors that can affect your application

Key immigration eligibility issues that can impact your case, from missed hearings to documents, travel, and criminal history.

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What you should know about the new Registration Requirements

What to know about the new immigration registration rule, who may need to register, and the risks involved.

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Everyone inside the United States has certain legal rights, regardless of your immigration status.

You have the right to remain silent.

You have the right to remain silent if you are detained or questioned by law enforcement.

You have the right to speak to an attorney.

You have the right to speak to an attorney before answering any questions.

You have the right to refuse to sign any documents.

You have the right to refuse to sign any documents without first speaking to a lawyer.

You have the right to refuse consent to be searched.

You do not have to open your door to the police or immigration agents unless they have a warrant signed by a judge with your correct name and address.

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