Everyone in the United States, no matter their immigration status, has rights protected by the U.S. Constitution and other laws. Knowing your rights can help you stay safe and prepared, especially if you are approached by police or immigration enforcement (ICE). Below are resources to help you understand your rights, make a plan, and find support.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights: Local Law Enforcement and Immigration (ACLU NorCal) – Learn about your rights when interacting with local law enforcement in California.
Know Your Rights: What to Do If ICE Confronts You (ACLU NorCal) – A guide on how to respond if ICE stops you, comes to your home, or questions you.
ICE Not Welcome: ACLU SoCal – Information and resources for communities facing immigration enforcement.
Legal and Advocacy Resources
Immigrant Legal Resource Center – A nonprofit organization that provides legal help and policy advocacy for immigrant communities.
American Immigration Lawyers Association – Find legal professionals specializing in immigration law.
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan (ILRC) – A guide to creating a safety plan for you and your family.
Immigration Raid Resources | CLASP – Learn how to prepare for and respond to immigration raids.
Resources in Mam
Mayan League Resources – Support for Indigenous and immigrant communities in the U.S.
Local Support in the Bay Area
Immigrants’ Rights – Centro Legal de la Raza – Legal services, education, and advocacy for immigrant communities in the Bay Area.
Guía de Recursos – El Tímpano – A Spanish-language resource guide for immigrants in the Bay Area.
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