#Together We Persist
YOU HAVE RIGHTS!
All people in the United States have Constitutional Rights regardless of their immigration
status. This site is a resource to help you understand and defend those rights against
improper and illegal actions by immigration enforcement.
In lieu of Donald Trump’s recent immigration enforcement efforts , we encourage all to be prepared and Know Your Rights to protect you, your family, your community,
friends, and colleagues.
LA Time's just uncovered information about a large ICE operation in Los Angeles in February, 2025. Read more below.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Know Your RightsReview the content and the
resource links below and watch the videos to learn more.
Carry A Red Card Print & carry a red card with you and make extra for friends, family, and colleagues.
Find a Lawyer Use the resource links to find an immigration lawyer in case you are stopped. If detained or
arrested, contact an that lawyer. You don't have to speak without a lawyer present.
Spread the Word Share this site with others via, send it to friends, family, & colleagues, or print more cards
to share.
Need Help Now?
1-888-624-4752 (888-6-CHIRLA)Call the Immigrant Assistance Referral Line maintained by The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
The "RED" Card:
A "red card", also known as a "Know Your Rights" card is a small card with basic information on
your rights and ways you can defend yourself if you come into contact with federal immigration
agents. These cards have been widely distributed by many sources including LAUSD (LA Unifed School District), LAPL (LA Public Library), and many other immigrant advocacy services.
PRINT / DOWNLOAD (Spanish) Other Languages (LAPL) TODOS tienen derechos constitucionales:
(informacion para migrantes y ciudadantes)
- NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la puerta.
- NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho a guardar silencio.
- NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado.
- Usted tiene el derecho de hablar con un abogado. Si usted está fuera de su casa, pregúntele al agente si tiene la libertad de irse y si le dice que sí, váyase con tranquilidad.
- ENTRÉGUELE ESTA TARJETA EL AGENTE.
- Si usted está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o pásela debajo de la puerta.
I KNOW MY RIGHTS AND I CHOOSE TO EXERCISE THEM:
(show / share this information with the officer)
- I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
- I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door.
- I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.
- I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
ICE OPERATIONS IN LOS ANGELES:
The current administration announced Tuesday, Feb 3 that it would allow ICE & CBP (Immigration and Customs Enforcement & Customs and Border Protection) to conduct arrests in sensitive areas such as schools and churches, dismantling policies dating back to 2011. The Los Angeles Times has reported in this article that a leaked memo Federal law enforcement agents are planning to carry out a “large scale” immigration
enforcement action in the Los Angeles area before the end of February, according to an internal government document reviewed by The Times.
More Resources:
American Civil Liberties Union Know Your Rights Guide to various situations with ICE and how to respond. Visit Site
American Immigrations Law Association Know Your Rights Files Know Your Rights handouts for several scenarios: ICE worksite raids (for employers), ICE home
visits, and ICE public stops. Visit Site
Legal Aid Foundation, LA Immigration Legal Aid Support services in any language. Visit Site Or Call: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm pacific time 1-800-329-4529
LA County 4You Immigrant Rights Services Local services for Los Angeles county, referrals, info on arrest or detention. Visit Site
Immigration Center for Women & Children California based immigration services for women & children in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las
Vegas, & San Francisco. Visit Site
Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights Know Your Rights information and immigrant assistance referral hotline Visit Site Or Call: 1-888-624-4752 (888-6-CHIRLA)