Interactions with Police
This subtopic has information on your civil rights when you talk to police officers or other law enforcement.
Reporting Law Enforcement Abuse
This guide focuses on issues that may come up for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people. It has detailed information on where to file complaints, the advantages and disadvantages of filing with that organization, and what happens next.
Reporting Law Enforcement Abuse: A Guide for Transgender People
This guide is intended to briefly provide guidance on some ways you may be able to formally address abuse by law enforcement. This guide is designed for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people, but a lot of the information will be helpful to others.
Transgender People and Law Enforcement Interactions
This guide has detailed but general information on law enforcement interactions, focusing on issues that may come up more often for transgender and gender non-conforming people.
California Laws Protecting Immigrants’ Civil Rights
Over the last several years, California has taken significant strides to protect immigrants, passing a broad range of laws to expand and uphold the civil and labor rights of immigrants, to equalize access to higher education, and to define the role local law enforcement agencies may play in the enforcement of federal immigration law. This resource has summaries of select laws enacted in recent years.
How ICE pretends to be local police Flyer
Ways that ICE pretends to be local police in person and over the phone.
How to know what type of immigration case you could have while in immigration detention
Handout that explains whether you will have a right to see an immigration judge if you are in immigration detention.
ICE Home Raids Poster
This resource explains your rights with ICE in the home, what to say to an agent at the door, and what to document if ICE comes to your home.
ICE pulled over my car! What are my rights? Flyer
What to do if you are a driver or passenger in a car stopped by ICE.
Immigration Preparedness Toolkit
The ILRC’s Immigration Preparedness Toolkit is a resource-packed informational document designed to help immigrants with no legal status or in mixed status families begin to understand the immigration legal landscape and plan for their own journey through an ever-changing, complex system in the United States. This free toolkit offers in-depth, yet easily accessible information that outlines the basics about a variety of topics including: your rights during ICE confrontations, the different types of immigration options available, ideas for building your consultation roadmap, and tips on covering your bases while waiting for relief. This 13-page resource also incorporates links to other helpful reference documents, fact sheets, and tools readers can use to construct their own personalized plan.
Know What to Do if a Federal Agent Targets You or a Loved One
If you are approached by federal agents (which can include agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, or State Department), there are important steps you can take to protect your rights.
Know Your Rights: Police Interactions
This resource from the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California has important information about what you should and should not do to protect your rights when you are talking to police.
Know Your Rights: Police Interactions
Encounters with the law can be stressful or scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. This guide provides you practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations. The bolded words below are “magic words” that you can repeat over and over to show you know the law. Memorize them. Know your rights, so you can use them.
Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution – No Matter Who Is President
No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. It is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights. If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember that you have the rights described in this factsheet. The factsheet also provides suggestions for what you should do to assert your rights.
Know Your Rights with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Learn about your rights and options in the event of interactions with immigration enforcement, transfers from jail or prison, and deportation orders.
Law Enforcement at the Airport
Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport.
Red Cards - Wallet Know Your Rights Card
You have constitutional rights: • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. • DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer. • If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. • GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. You can get help printing these at your local library.
Reporting Law Enforcement Abuse
This guide focuses on issues that may come up for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people. It has detailed information on where to file complaints, the advantages and disadvantages of filing with that organization, and what happens next.
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. Read and share our one-pager in English and Spanish to learn about the top 10 things noncitizen protestors should know before they take to the streets to exercise their rights.
What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Workplace
Generally speaking, unless you work in a public space, ICE cannot enter your workplace without a warrant signed by a judge or permission from your employer or someone else who is authorized to use and let others into your workplace.
Workplace Raids - Workers Rights
This fact sheet offers information on workplace raids — including your rights during a raid — plus tips on how to prepare for a raid at your workplace. It also describes how raids are conducted. Remember that everyone has rights during a workplace raid — regardless of their immigration status.
California Civil Rights Department - Complaint Process
Complaint Process When someone files a discrimination complaint, CRD evaluates the facts and decides whether to accept the case for investigation. If it accepts the case, CRD independently investigates the facts and the legal issues. This involves reviewing respondents’ responses to complaints and other information and evidence that complainants and respondents submit, among other things. CRD attempts to resolve the dispute in appropriate cases. CRD may also decide to take legal action.
Complaints Against The Government
Complain about a law enforcement agency or officer, federal government contracts, government agency, the U.S. Postal Service, government vehicle misuse, reckless driving, or collisions involving a government vehicle.
Local Law Enforcement Agency Complaints - Attorney General California
Local Law Enforcement Agency Complaints -- If you have a complaint against a police officer or sheriff's deputy, you should first direct your complaint to the local law enforcement agency regardless of whether you are alleging criminal or non-criminal misconduct. Each law enforcement agency in California is required by Penal Code section 832.5 to establish a procedure to investigate complaints. You can obtain a written description of the procedures from the law enforcement agency.
Transgender People and Law Enforcement Interactions
This guide has detailed but general information on law enforcement interactions, focusing on issues that may come up more often for transgender and gender non-conforming people.
California Civil Rights Department - Complaint Process
Complaint Process When someone files a discrimination complaint, CRD evaluates the facts and decides whether to accept the case for investigation. If it accepts the case, CRD independently investigates the facts and the legal issues. This involves reviewing respondents’ responses to complaints and other information and evidence that complainants and respondents submit, among other things. CRD attempts to resolve the dispute in appropriate cases. CRD may also decide to take legal action.
California Laws Protecting Immigrants’ Civil Rights
Over the last several years, California has taken significant strides to protect immigrants, passing a broad range of laws to expand and uphold the civil and labor rights of immigrants, to equalize access to higher education, and to define the role local law enforcement agencies may play in the enforcement of federal immigration law. This resource has summaries of select laws enacted in recent years.
Complaints Against The Government
Complain about a law enforcement agency or officer, federal government contracts, government agency, the U.S. Postal Service, government vehicle misuse, reckless driving, or collisions involving a government vehicle.
How ICE pretends to be local police Flyer
Ways that ICE pretends to be local police in person and over the phone.
How to know what type of immigration case you could have while in immigration detention
Handout that explains whether you will have a right to see an immigration judge if you are in immigration detention.
ICE Home Raids Poster
This resource explains your rights with ICE in the home, what to say to an agent at the door, and what to document if ICE comes to your home.
ICE pulled over my car! What are my rights? Flyer
What to do if you are a driver or passenger in a car stopped by ICE.
Immigration Preparedness Toolkit
The ILRC’s Immigration Preparedness Toolkit is a resource-packed informational document designed to help immigrants with no legal status or in mixed status families begin to understand the immigration legal landscape and plan for their own journey through an ever-changing, complex system in the United States. This free toolkit offers in-depth, yet easily accessible information that outlines the basics about a variety of topics including: your rights during ICE confrontations, the different types of immigration options available, ideas for building your consultation roadmap, and tips on covering your bases while waiting for relief. This 13-page resource also incorporates links to other helpful reference documents, fact sheets, and tools readers can use to construct their own personalized plan.
Know What to Do if a Federal Agent Targets You or a Loved One
If you are approached by federal agents (which can include agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, or State Department), there are important steps you can take to protect your rights.
Know Your Rights: Police Interactions
This resource from the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California has important information about what you should and should not do to protect your rights when you are talking to police.
Know Your Rights: Police Interactions
Encounters with the law can be stressful or scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. This guide provides you practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations. The bolded words below are “magic words” that you can repeat over and over to show you know the law. Memorize them. Know your rights, so you can use them.
Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution – No Matter Who Is President
No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. It is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights. If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember that you have the rights described in this factsheet. The factsheet also provides suggestions for what you should do to assert your rights.
Know Your Rights with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Learn about your rights and options in the event of interactions with immigration enforcement, transfers from jail or prison, and deportation orders.
Law Enforcement at the Airport
Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport.
Local Law Enforcement Agency Complaints - Attorney General California
Local Law Enforcement Agency Complaints -- If you have a complaint against a police officer or sheriff's deputy, you should first direct your complaint to the local law enforcement agency regardless of whether you are alleging criminal or non-criminal misconduct. Each law enforcement agency in California is required by Penal Code section 832.5 to establish a procedure to investigate complaints. You can obtain a written description of the procedures from the law enforcement agency.
Red Cards - Wallet Know Your Rights Card
You have constitutional rights: • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. • DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer. • If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. • GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. You can get help printing these at your local library.
Reporting Law Enforcement Abuse
This guide focuses on issues that may come up for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people. It has detailed information on where to file complaints, the advantages and disadvantages of filing with that organization, and what happens next.
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. Read and share our one-pager in English and Spanish to learn about the top 10 things noncitizen protestors should know before they take to the streets to exercise their rights.
Transgender People and Law Enforcement Interactions
This guide has detailed but general information on law enforcement interactions, focusing on issues that may come up more often for transgender and gender non-conforming people.
What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Workplace
Generally speaking, unless you work in a public space, ICE cannot enter your workplace without a warrant signed by a judge or permission from your employer or someone else who is authorized to use and let others into your workplace.
Workplace Raids - Workers Rights
This fact sheet offers information on workplace raids — including your rights during a raid — plus tips on how to prepare for a raid at your workplace. It also describes how raids are conducted. Remember that everyone has rights during a workplace raid — regardless of their immigration status.