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CASA Know Your Rights
This document, published by CASA, outlines the rights of individuals who may have interactions with police or immigration officers. (Updated January 2025)
This document, published by CASA, outlines the rights of individuals who may have interactions with police or immigration officers.
- Key Rights: The pamphlet emphasizes the rights to remain silent, deny access to one’s home without a warrant, and speak to a lawyer.
- Encounters with Authorities: It provides guidance on how to handle encounters with police or ICE in public, at home, in a car, or at work. This includes advice on showing identification, answering questions, and refusing searches.
- If Arrested: The document advises individuals to ask for a lawyer, remain silent, and avoid signing anything without legal counsel. It also provides phone numbers for legal assistance and outlines the process of contacting a consulate if arrested.
- Safety Planning: The guide offers a safety plan checklist, including gathering essential documents, designating trusted individuals for childcare and finances, and finding an immigration attorney.
- Specific Scenarios: The document provides detailed instructions on how to handle specific scenarios, such as traffic stops, encounters at home, and workplace raids. It also includes a sample “Know Your Rights” card to present to authorities.
Source: CASA (https://wearecasa.org/know-your-rights/)
(Updated January 2025)