Know Your Rights
Basic Information About Your Rights
Whether you are carrying a Red Card or not, here are your key rights in interactions with law enforcement or immigration authorities:
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- Right to Remain Silent: You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status. You only need to provide basic information like your name and birthdate.
- Right to Due Process: If detained, you have the right to a hearing and to request an attorney.
- Right to Privacy: Authorities cannot enter your home without a warrant.
- Right to Contact Help: If detained, you have the right to contact family or a lawyer.
- Protection from Discrimination: Authorities cannot ask about your immigration status based on appearance or ethnicity.
- Right to Refuse a Search: You can refuse a search if officers do not have a warrant.
- Right to Know Charges: If detained, you have the right to know the charges against you.
We hope this information helps you feel more confident in knowing and asserting your rights. REMEMBER to always stay calm and avoid running away, as doing so could be used against you by immigration law enforcement or the police.
If you have any questions or need more information, please visit our immigration resources page.
