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Know Your Rights

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All people, documented or undocumented, have rights in the United States. We have compiled a list of resources for you to better familiarize yourself with what to do when interacting with police or immigration officers.

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On this page, you will find...

  • ​a series of short, educational videos about some of your basic rights during encounters with immigration enforcement, and

  • a list of educational and legal resources in various languages from various sources.

ENGLISH - SPANISH - HAITIAN CREOLE - FRENCH - BURMESE

Your right to remain silent. Your right to representation.

What to do when immigration officers question you or visit your home.

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Resources

National Immigration Legal Services Directory

legal counsel | 7+ language options

Search for immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory.

Red "Know Your Rights" Cards

print-out | 7+ language options

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.

WE HAVE RIGHTS

video series | Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Russian, Urdu

An empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).

ACLU FAQ For Educators

FAQ page | English

Educators and school districts have been among those seeking guidance on how best to serve their immigrant students and meet their legal obligations. ACLU answers some common questions regarding these topics. Download a PDF version on their page.

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Marion County Legal Advice Options ENGLISH

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Find legal accessible legal advice in Marion County, IN. Curated and compiled by Firefly Children & Family Alliance. Visit their page and learn more about what they do at Home | Firefly Children & Family Alliance

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Marion County Legal Advice Options SPANISH

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Find legal accessible legal advice in Marion County, IN. Curated and compiled by Firefly Children & Family Alliance. Visit their page and learn more about what they do at Home | Firefly Children & Family Alliance

ACLU
Immigrants' Rights

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has compiled detailed information on possible scenarios in which immigrants may run into immigration officials and how they can exercise their rights in such scenarios.

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You can download PDF handouts of this information in multiple languages directly from our page (in the column to the right of this text) or from their page directly.

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​Have suggestions for additional resources to add to this list? Want more educational videos to share with your colleagues, clients, friends or family? Email info@patchworkindy.org  with any feedback, questions, or suggestions!

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