Know Your Rights!

March 21, 2025

Everyone, including children and youth, has these rights if they encounter an immigration agent or the police. Download these helpful documents here:

 

Know Your Rights Flyer

KYR Wallet Card

Ver documentos KYR en español

 

Youth! Be prepared in case you encounter an immigration agent or the police.

  • You have the right to stay silent. You never have to answer questions about your immigration status or where you were born.
  • You have the right to not sign anything.
  • If officers come to your home, you do not have to let them in unless they show you a warrant with your name signed by a judge.
  • You have the right to speak to a lawyer.

Read aloud or give to officer

  • I have the right to remain silent. I do not want to answer your questions. I would like to speak
    to a lawyer.
  • I have the right to not sign anything. I do not wish to sign anything before I talk to my lawyer.
  • I do not give you permission to enter my home or search me without a warrant with my name on it, that is signed by a judge.
  • Please contact the lawyer listed on the card: