Know Your Rights: Interacting with Law Enforcement as an Immigrant

Last updated: October 22, 2026 04:02 pm

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Regardless of immigration status, everyone holds guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant when interacting with law enforcement, and how to express them.

For more information, contact immigration@aclum.org.

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