{"id":63021,"date":"2025-10-15T11:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/?page_id=63021"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:47:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:47:33","slug":"know-your-rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/members\/immigration-resources\/know-your-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We all have rights! Learn how to protect them and prepare for interactions with immigration enforcement.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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We all have <\/strong>protections under the U.S. Constitution. \u201cKnow Your Rights\u201d Cards can help you to assert your rights and protect yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Download a copy to save to your phone or print.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Know Your Rights in Everyday Situations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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All U.S. persons and immigrants have legal rights, regardless of their status. Learn how to protect your rights and prepare for contact with immigration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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You have the right to remain silent and may choose not to discuss your immigration or citizenship status with law enforcement. Anything you say can be used against you in court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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You have the right to talk to an attorney if you are ever stopped or questioned by law enforcement or immigration officers. However, keep in mind that when it comes to immigration issues, you do not<\/strong> have the right to a government-provided immigration attorney. If you need one, you\u2019ll have to hire and pay for them yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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If you get arrested<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Find out (or confirm) if they are charging you with a criminal <\/em>offense or an immigration <\/em>violation. You can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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