You Have Rights
All people in the U.S., whether citizen or non-citizen, have certain rights under the U.S. Constitution and other laws.
- You have the right to refuse consent for immigration or the police to search yourself, your car or your home.
- You have the right to remain silent. If you want to exercise that right, you should say it out loud.
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, you have the right to call the consulate of your home country. Immigration and police must let your consulate visit or speak with you.
- You have the right to speak to an attorney before answering any questions. You may say, “I will remain silent until I speak to an attorney.”
- You do not have to sign anything that you do not understand.
- You have the right to a copy of all your immigration papers.