Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
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Know Your Rights
Oct 22, 2025
Immigrants' Rights|
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If ICE Confronts You
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution.
Know Your Rights
Oct 22, 2025
Police Practices
Encountering Law Enforcement and Military Troops
No matter what agency you’re dealing with—whether federal or local; whether law enforcement or the military—the Constitution constrains how government employees can treat you.
Know Your Rights
Mar 12, 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Immigration Enforcement and Warrants
If ICE knocks on your front door, don’t open it, and ask to see a warrant.
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Dec 19, 2024
Immigrants' Rights|
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U.S. Airports and Ports of Entry
Now more than ever, it's important to know your basic constitutional rights when entering the United States from abroad.
Know Your Rights
Jun 27, 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Immigration Court
In today's climate, people with an upcoming immigration hearing may worry about attending court
Know Your Rights
Oct 22, 2025
Free Speech|
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Taking Video or Photos of Law Enforcement
Taking photographs of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right.
Know Your Rights
Mar 07, 2025
Immigrants' Rights
Immigrant Safety in Hospitals and Clinics
Health care facilities, such as hospitals and emergency rooms, provide essential services to all community members. Health care providers should be...
Know Your Rights
Feb 07, 2025
Immigrants' Rights|
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Local Law Enforcement and Immigration Under the California Values Act (SB 54)
The California Values Act (SB 54) prohibits local law enforcement from using its resources for immigration enforcement, with limited exceptions.
Know Your Rights
Dec 13, 2019
Immigrants' Rights|
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Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities
Federal and local law enforcement have historically targeted Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) communities, which may face...
Know Your Rights
May 09, 2017
Immigrants' Rights
Before You Apply for an AB 60 License
The Safe and Responsible Drive Act (AB 60) went into effect in 2015 and allows all eligible Californians to apply for a driver’s license, regardless of immigration status.
Know Your Rights
Dec 10, 2014
Immigrants' Rights
Applying for a Driver’s License, Regardless of Immigration Status
California immigrants can now apply to drive and use their AB 60 license as a legal form of identification in certain situations. Know your rights....