Know Your Rights: Immigrants' Rights

Visit We Have Rights to explore resources designed to help immigrants understand and protect their rights.

Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them. This information is not intended as legal advice.

If you would like to request a Know Your Rights presentation for your community group, please fill out this form.

FOR ATTORNEYS: If you are an attorney serving immigrant communities—whether in civil or criminal court—and are aware of potential civil rights violations, or if you need assistance connecting with rapid legal support and resources, or identifying potential legal claims for advocacy in a matter you are handling, please complete the Immigrant Civil Rights Assistance Request Form.

• Schools

  • Guidance for Schools Explains protections for immigrant students under FERPA and constitutional law. Advises on handling ICE presence, safeguarding student information, and implementing policies to protect students and families.
  • Checklist for ICE Arrival Serves as a guide on how to handle ICE interactions before they arrive, during, and after an encounter.
  • University Guidance Advice for students, faculty, or staff who may be impacted by immigration enforcement on campus.
  • Open Letter to College & University on Harboring Liability + ICE Administrative Subpoenas Addressing significant questions that may arise regarding colleges’ and universities’ rights and obligations in the face of certain Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) investigations and enforcement actions.
    • Immigration Administrative Subpoenas This document lays out several steps that recipients can take in response to an ICE subpoena.

• Places of Worship

  • Guidance for Places of Worship Outlines legal rights and limitations regarding immigration enforcement, including warrant requirements and sanctuary declarations. Offers recommendations on protecting congregants, like defining private areas and training staff.
  • Checklist for ICE Arrival Serves as a guide on how to handle ICE interactions before they arrive, during, and after an encounter.

• Health Centers

  • Guidance for Health Centers Details privacy obligations under HIPAA and the Fourth Amendment. Covers public vs. private spaces, handling ICE agents, and creating internal protocols to protect patient rights and privacy.​​
  • Checklist for ICE Arrival Serves as a guide on how to handle ICE interactions before they arrive, during, and after an encounter.

• Family Emergency Planning

  • El Pueblo Family Guide Emergency guide for immigrant families. (Spanish)
    • English version