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Know Your Rights Resources

Know Your Rights

Stay Informed, Stay Prepared

This page provides a concise overview of how to interact with immigration officials. It connects you to trusted state, national, and non-profit organizations offering free or low-cost legal assistance. It also includes country-specific resources and rapid response networks to ensure immediate support during immigration enforcement actions.

You’ll also find guidance on safely reporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity while maintaining privacy. These tools are designed to empower you and your community with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate complex situations confidently.

📌 You are not alone. You have rights. And California is here to help.

URGENT:

Need Immediate Help?

📞 Call Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA): (888) 624-4752

📞 ACLU Northern CA (English or Spanish): (415) 621-2488

📞 Report ICE Activity: Call or Text (415) 715-9990 (PaseLaVoz, free and confidential) or Call 1-844-TRUST-01 (1-844-878-7801)

📌 Know Your Rights: Stay silent, do not sign anything, and request an attorney.

Know Your Rights at a Glance

✅ Stay Silent – You are not required to answer questions about your immigration status or birthplace.

✅ Do Not Open the Door – Unless presented with a warrant signed by a judge with your name on it.

✅ Do Not Sign Anything – Consult an attorney before signing any documents to protect your rights.

✅ Avoid False Information – Do not falsify documents or misrepresent your citizenship status.

✅ Seek Legal Help – Contact the trusted organizations listed below for assistance.

Immigration Resources & Legal Assistance

📍 Access immediate support, legal aid, and educational resources to protect your rights.

State Resources

National & Regional Organizations

Free & Low-Cost Legal Assistance

Rapid Response Networks

📍 Report ICE Activity or Seek Emergency Support

  • Central Valley: Valley Watch 📞 (559) 206-0151

📡 Rapid Response Networks (Statewide ICE Activity Reporting & Support)

📍 If you witness ICE activity or need emergency legal assistance, contact the Rapid Response Network nearest you.

Central Coast & Central Valley

✅ Valley Watch (Fresno, San Joaquin, Merced, Kern, Stanislaus Counties)
 📞 (559) 206-0151 | faithinthevalley.org/vwn

✅ Kern County (Rapid Response Network of Kern)
📞 (661) 432-2230 | rapidresponsekern.com

📍 More Resources & Full List of Rapid Response Hotlines

⚖️ Free & Low-Cost Legal Assistance in California

📍 These organizations provide legal representation, naturalization assistance, and immigrant rights advocacy.

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF)

  • Legal support for immigration matters, including removal defense and naturalization.
  • crlaf.org
  • 📞 (916) 446-7904

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

  • Education, policy advocacy, and legal resources for immigrants.
  • ilrc.org

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project (Los Angeles)

Catholic Charities of California – Immigration Services

University-Based Legal Clinics

📍 These law schools provide low-cost or pro bono legal services for immigrants in California.

📲 How to Stay Updated & Report ICE Activity

🔹 Text or Call for ICE Alerts – Subscribe to PaseLaVoz for real-time updates. 📲 Text or call (415) 715-9990

*This information provided is not intended as legal advice.