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Free bilingual cards to print, cut, and carry with you. These cards provide essential information about your legal rights during encounters with police and immigration authorities.
Print the cards on regular paper or cardstock for durability.
Cut along the dotted lines to create wallet-sized cards.
Keep in your wallet, purse, or pocket at all times.
Basic Constitutional Rights
You do not have to answer questions about where you were born, your immigration status, or how you entered the U.S.
Say: "I exercise my right to remain silent."
You have the right to speak to a lawyer before answering any questions.
Say: "I want to speak to a lawyer."
You can refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car, or your home.
Say: "I do not consent to a search."
You have the right to record police officers in public.
IMPORTANT:
Stay calm • Keep hands visible • Don't resist • Remember: You have these rights
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Derechos Constitucionales Básicos
No tiene que responder preguntas sobre dónde nació, su estatus migratorio, o cómo entró a EE.UU.
Diga: "Ejerzo mi derecho a guardar silencio."
Tiene derecho a hablar con un abogado antes de responder preguntas.
Diga: "Quiero hablar con un abogado."
Puede negarse a dar permiso para registrar su persona, auto o casa.
Diga: "No consiento a un registro."
Tiene derecho a grabar a oficiales de policía en público.
IMPORTANTE:
Mantenga la calma • Manos visibles • No resista • Recuerde: Usted tiene estos derechos
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Immigration & Customs Enforcement
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
ACLU: 1-877-336-8200 | NILC Hotline: Check local resources
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Inmigración y Control de Aduanas
CONTACTOS DE EMERGENCIA:
ACLU: 1-877-336-8200 | NILC: Consulte recursos locales
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Your Rights During Police Encounters
IF ARRESTED:
Say: "I want to remain silent" and "I want a lawyer"
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Sus Derechos en Encuentros Policiales
SI ES ARRESTADO:
Diga: "Quiero guardar silencio" y "Quiero un abogado"
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These cards provide general legal education only and are not legal advice. Every situation is different. For advice about your specific situation, consult with a licensed immigration attorney.
These cards are accurate as of January 2025. Laws and procedures change. Always verify current law with a qualified attorney.
While these rights apply to everyone in the United States regardless of immigration status, how you exercise them and the consequences can vary based on your specific circumstances. An immigration attorney can provide personalized guidance.