Know Your Rights
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution.
With today’s focus on immigration enforcement and deportation actions, it is more crucial than ever for immigrants and their loved ones to know their constitutional rights. This is important for all U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and immigrants, including undocumented immigrants.
Below, please find some timely resources to assist immigrants and their advocates learn about their rights and how to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Know Your Rights Videos
This website has tutorial videos in seven languages to help people prepare for encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). The videos include bystander rights as well as constitutional rights.
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in English
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in Spanish
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in French
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in Arabic
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in Mandarin
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in Haitian Creole
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in Russian
How to Prepare for Encounters with ICE in Urdu
Reporting ICE Activity in Your Area
To report ICE activity in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties – Call 805-750-8855
For more information about reporting ICE activity in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties, go to the 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network
For more information about how to report ICE activity in California through Rapid Response Networks, go to the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice
“Know Your Rights” Red Cards
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has provided “Know Your Rights” Red Cards to help individuals assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, including encounters with ICE.
These easily printable Red Cards explain constitutional rights and can be used to invoke the right to remain silent. Constitutional rights apply to everyone, regardless of status.
Family Preparedness Plan
If you or a loved one are at risk of deportation, make a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. It is critical for immigrant families to think ahead and set more concrete plans for immigration emergencies that can arise.
Know Your Constitutional Rights Handouts
This section contains handouts about the constitutional rights all people living in the United States, including undocumented immigrants, have during an encounter with ICE. Constitutional rights are broken down based on whether the encounter occurs at home, at work, in a public place, and at a port of entry.
Know Your Rights at Home in English
Know Your Rights at Home in Spanish
Know Your Rights in Public in English
Know Your Rights in Public in Spanish
Know Your Rights at Work in English
Know Your Rights at Work in Spanish
Know Your Rights at a Port of Entry in English
Know Your Rights at a Port of Entry in Spanish
10 Things Noncitizen Protestors Need to Know
Everyone, regardless of immigration status, has a constitutionally guaranteed right to free speech and lawful assembly. Noncitizens, however, are uniquely placed at a disadvantage when exercising those rights if law enforcement intervene and make arrests. This one-page handout in English and Spanish describes the top 10 things noncitizen protestors should know before they take to the streets to exercise their rights.
10 Things Noncitizen Protestors Need to Know
ICE Detainee Locator
If a friend or loved one was picked up by ICE, you can use the ICE Detainee Locator to find where the person is currently being held. To use the Online Detainee Locator System, you can enter the person’s information or A-number.