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Regardless of immigration status, all individuals in the United States have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. The following guide is to inform survivors of human trafficking, asylum seekers, parolees, and other immigrants of their legal rights in various situations with law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The contents include:

 

  • 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 Marijuana 

Please note: some state laws may vary. Separate rules apply at checkpoints and when entering the United States, including at airports.

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There is also a wallet-sized version of this document in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Carry the Know-Your-Rights card to show to police or ICE if you are stopped.

This information is for educational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for legal assistance. If you or someone you know needs legal assistance, please contact an attorney.

 

If you have any questions, please contact: policy@uscrimail.org.

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Source of original article: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (refugees.org).
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