Your Rights

For More Information Please Refer To: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights

All people in the U.S. have rights - whether they are a citizen or not

You have the right to refuse consent for immigration
You have the right to refuse consent for the police to search yourself, your care, or your home without a warrant
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you have the right to call the consulate of your home country
You have the right to speak to an attorney before answering any questions.
You have the right to a copy of all your immigration papers.
You have the right to not sign anything that you do not understand.

You have the right to a government-appointed lawyer.
You have the right to a private phone call within a reasonable time for your arrest.

You have the right to not answer questions about your immigration status - with the limited exception of people who have permission to be in the U.S. for a limited amount of time (ex. A “nonimmigrant” on a visa)
You have the right to hire a lawyer, but the government does not have to provide one for you - ask for a list of free or low-cost alternatives.
You have the right to call a lawyer or your family
You have the right to have your attorney with you at any hearing before an immigration judge.
You have the right to a hearing to challenge a deportation order, unless you have waived said right (ie. Stipulated Removal Order, taking “voluntary departure”)
If an immigration agent asks if they can search you, you have the right to say no.

*This information is not intended as legal advice*

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