Know Your Rights

There are certain rights guaranteed to all people in the United States, regardless of immigration status. Being informed and prepared is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.

We have compiled resources from other organizations that are available in many languages. 

These guides help you understand your rights:

• If law enforcement or ICE stop you or come to your home or work
• If you are questioned about your immigration status
• If you are detained by law enforcement or ICE

 

Red Cards

You can show a red card to law enforcement to express your rights.  

However, they do not provide individualized legal advice. Community members are encouraged to check in with a trusted legal service provider for questions about their situation.

• English
• Spanish (Español)
• Somali
• Hmong
• Arabic (العربية)

For more languages, visit ILRC’s website.

 

Choose Your Know Your Rights guide:

• English 
  • Wallet-sized 
• Español, del tamaño de una billetera 
• Soomaali (Somali)

For more languages, visit the ACLU’s website.

 

Family Preparedness, Safety Planning, and Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA):

Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is equally critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise.

• English
• العربية (Arabic) 
• دری (Dari) 
• Español (Spanish)

For more languages, visit the ILRC’s website.

• Delegation of Parental Authority (DOPA) – English
  • Spanish / Español
  • Hmong / Hmoob
  • Somali / Soomaali

• Private Attorney Referral List for Detained Individuals

 

Legal Help:

If you have questions about your immigration status, you should only talk to a qualified attorney or accredited representative. If you live in Minnesota, you may qualify for free legal help, but there may be a waiting list. Here are some options:

• International Institute of Minnesota 
• Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
• The Advocates for Human Rights
• Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (Private attorneys have fees)
• Search for Legal providers or clinics

 

Interacting with ICE Video Series (created by ACLU)

• We Have Rights: Inside Our Homes (English)