Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights

Guides for Immigrants, Survivors of Human Trafficking, Asylum Seekers, Parolees and Other Non-Citizens

There are certain rights guaranteed to all people in the United States, regardless of immigration status. It is important to understand these rights, especially if you are an immigrant, parolee, asylum seeker, survivor of human trafficking or other non-citizen. We have compiled resources that are available in many languages.

These guides help you understand:

• Your Rights
• Your Responsibilities
• If law enforcement or ICE stops you on the street
• If law enforcement or ICE comes to your home
• If law enforcement or ICE stops you in your vehicle
• If law enforcement or ICE comes to your workplace
• If you are questioned about your immigration status
• If you are detained by law enforcement or ICE
• Considerations for cannabis

Choose your guide:

English | (wallet-sized) by U.S. Committee for Refugees & Immigrants (USCRI)

Español, del tamaño de una billetera | USCRI

Soomaali (Somali) | American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

• For other languages, visit the ACLU’s website.

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:

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

The Advocates for Human Rights

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

To find a qualified private attorney, visit the American Immigration Lawyers Association.