Know Your Rights Cards
All immigrants have legal rights under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of immigration status. Carry these Know Your Rights cards, sometimes known as red cards, to protect and assert YOUR rights.
Disclaimer: This is legal information, not legal advice. Talk to an immigration lawyer about your situation.
Legal Aid
If you or a loved one needs help with an immigration-related legal case, the following organizations can provide free or low-cost legal assistance.
Legal Aid Sources
- ACLU of Northern California
- ACLU of Southern California
- ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties
- CARECEN
- Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
- Immigration Law Help
- Law Help CA
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Attorney General's Guidance
Attorney General's Resources Page
Senate Democrats and the California Attorney General’s Office work hand in hand to protect California’s essential immigrant population through its policymaking. That is why we have curated and highlighted vital information for immigrant families, school officials, employers and others to use to keep communities safe.
California Values Act
In 2018, the California State Senate passed landmark legislation that limited state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. An information bulletin, which is linked below, was sent to state and local law enforcement outlining those restrictions as well as the handling of databases they maintain.
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Rights and Protections Under the Law
California’s immigrant population is afforded a variety of rights, regardless of immigration status. The following resources outline those rights as they pertain to issues such as accessing housing, medical care, legal representation and public education.
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Protect Yourself from Immigration Scams
Bad actors may take advantage of immigrant families who may not understand what their rights and protections are under the law. The below resources outlines information about how to prevent you or a loved one from immigration scams.
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File a Rights Violation Complaint
If you believe your rights have been violated, report it to the California Department of Justice at oag.ca.gov/report.
If you believe you were subject to discrimination, harassment or retaliation, report it to the California Civil Rights Department at calcivilrights.ca.gov/complaintprocess/.
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Schools and Students
To provide a safe environment for all students and their families, school officials should use the following resources to safeguard their rights and privacy.
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Educational Rights
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Public Institutions
All Californians have certain rights to access public institutions. The below guidance aims to help public library personnel protect their patrons, court staff to provide access to justice, healthcare officials to offer medical care and shelter administrators provide a safe space for their clients.
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Employers and Employees
The Golden State’s workforce is essential to keeping California one of the largest economies in the world, and immigrants play a critical role in that success. The following resources help create and maintain a fair and safe environment for both employers and employees.
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ACLU Resources
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