Know Your Immigration Rights

You are guaranteed rights under the Constitution if you are detained or arrested by law enforcement regardless of your immigration status.

  • You have the right to remain silent. You may refuse to speak to immigration officers.
  • You have the right to speak to a lawyer. You may have your lawyer with you if you are questioned by law enforcement. Before you sign anything, talk to a lawyer.
  • You have the right to due process and to have your case heard in court.
  • You have the right to document law enforcement during raids and arrests. You may record officer names or numbers to share with attorneys and advocacy organizations.


Resources and Information 

Government

Northwest Detention Center / Northwest ICE Processing Center

ICE online detainee locator

Department of Justice List of Organizations and Accredited Representatives

 

Non-government agencies legal assistance 

American Civil Liberties Union

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

American Immigration Lawyers Association

 

Where to find information about changes to existing programs

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

 

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