0% found this document useful (0 votes)
62 views2 pages

Printable Know Your Rights Card

The document provides guidelines for individuals on how to respond to immigration agents, emphasizing the importance of not opening the door, remaining silent, and not signing anything without legal counsel. It includes specific rights under the 4th and 5th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and suggests using a card to communicate these rights. The cards are available for both citizens and noncitizens and can be printed at home or professionally.

Uploaded by

tatixm022
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
0% found this document useful (0 votes)
62 views2 pages

Printable Know Your Rights Card

The document provides guidelines for individuals on how to respond to immigration agents, emphasizing the importance of not opening the door, remaining silent, and not signing anything without legal counsel. It includes specific rights under the 4th and 5th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution and suggests using a card to communicate these rights. The cards are available for both citizens and noncitizens and can be printed at home or professionally.

Uploaded by

tatixm022
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

To print at home, use heavy weight paper, or card stock.

Cut out the


cards along the dotted lines. If you’re unable to print on both sides,
you can simply fold on the center line to make a 2-sided card;

If you use a professional printer, we suggest you print 2-sided cards


with white text on red card stock with rounded corners
Adapted from the IRLC Know Yor Rights Red Card.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking. If you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
you’re inside of your house, show the card through the window United States Constitution.
or slide it under the door.
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
have the right to speak with a lawyer. on it that you slide under the door.
If you are outside of your house, SHOW THIS CARD TO THE
AGENT. Ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say you I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
can, leave calmly. my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Rep. Garcia’s Office #: 832-325-3150 These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking. If you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
you’re inside of your house, show the card through the window United States Constitution.
or slide it under the door.
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
have the right to speak with a lawyer. on it that you slide under the door.
If you are outside of your house, SHOW THIS CARD TO THE
AGENT. Ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say you I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
can, leave calmly. my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Rep. Garcia’s Office #: 832-325-3150 These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking. If you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
you’re inside of your house, show the card through the window United States Constitution.
or slide it under the door.
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
have the right to speak with a lawyer. on it that you slide under the door.
If you are outside of your house, SHOW THIS CARD TO THE
AGENT. Ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say you I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
can, leave calmly. my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Rep. Garcia’s Office #: 832-325-3150 These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking. If you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
you’re inside of your house, show the card through the window United States Constitution.
or slide it under the door.
DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
have the right to speak with a lawyer. on it that you slide under the door.
If you are outside of your house, SHOW THIS CARD TO THE
AGENT. Ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say you I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
can, leave calmly. my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Rep. Garcia’s Office #: 832-325-3150 These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

The contents of this document do not constitute legal advice.


Para imprimir en casa, utiliza papel grueso o cartulina. Recorta las
tarjetas siguiendo las líneas de puntos. Si no puedes imprimir por las
dos caras, puedes doblarlas por la línea central para obtener una
tarjeta de dos caras.

Si utiliza una impresora profesional, le sugerimos que imprima las


tarjetas usando una cartulina roja con las esquinas redondeadas.
Adapted from the IRLC Know Yor Rights Red Card.

CONOCE SUS DERECHOS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
puerta. Si está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o United States Constitution.
pásela debajo de la puerta.
NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
callado. have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el on it that you slide under the door.
derecho de hablar con un abogado.
Si usted está afuera de su casa, ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE. I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
Pregúntale al agente si puede irse y si dice que sí, váyase con calma. my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Número de la Oficina de la
Congresista García #: 832-325-3150 These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

CONOCE SUS DERECHOS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
puerta. Si está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o United States Constitution.
pásela debajo de la puerta.
NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
callado. have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el on it that you slide under the door.
derecho de hablar con un abogado.
Si usted está afuera de su casa, ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE. I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
Pregúntale al agente si puede irse y si dice que sí, váyase con calma. my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Número de la Oficina de la
Congresista García #: 832-325-3150 These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

CONOCE SUS DERECHOS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
puerta. Si está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o United States Constitution.
pásela debajo de la puerta.
NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse callado. Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
derecho de hablar con un abogado. on it that you slide under the door.
Si usted está afuera de su casa, ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE.
Pregúntale al agente si puede irse y si dice que sí, váyase con calma. I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
Número de la Oficina de la my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Congresista García #: 832-325-3150
These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

CONOCE SUS DERECHOS I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand
NO ABRA LA PUERTA si un agente de inmigración está tocando la you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the
puerta. Si está dentro de su casa, muestre la tarjeta por la ventana o United States Constitution.
pásela debajo de la puerta.
NO CONTESTE NINGUNA PREGUNTA de un agente de inmigración si I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th
trata de hablar con usted. Usted tiene el derecho de mantenerse callado. Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you
NO FIRME NADA sin antes hablar con un abogado. Usted tiene el have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name
derecho de hablar con un abogado. on it that you slide under the door.
Si usted está afuera de su casa, ENTREGUE ESTA TARJETA AL AGENTE.
Pregúntale al agente si puede irse y si dice que sí, váyase con calma. I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on
Número de la Oficina de la my 4th Amendment rights. I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
Congresista García #: 832-325-3150
These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike.

The contents of this document do not constitute legal advice.

Common questions

Powered by AI

If an immigration agent does not have a valid warrant, the document advises not allowing them entry into your home. Individuals should insist on their 4th Amendment right and demand to see a warrant signed by a judge or magistrate, which should be slid under the door for verification .

The document advises individuals not to open the door if an immigration agent is knocking and to show the rights card either through the window or by sliding it under the door. It emphasizes not answering any questions from the agent and mentions the right to remain silent. Additionally, individuals should not sign any documents without consulting a lawyer first .

'Know Your Rights' cards are useful for both citizens and noncitizens because they provide a clear, concise reminder of constitutional rights, helping individuals assert their rights during interactions with immigration agents. They serve the purpose of informing and empowering individuals to protect their legal interests by choosing not to speak, sign documents, or allow entry without a warrant, regardless of citizenship status .

Individuals are advised to ask for the warrant to be slid under the door so they can verify its authenticity without breaching their home security. The document highlights the need for the warrant to be signed by a judge or magistrate, thus ensuring it complies with legal standards, which helps individuals safeguard their 4th Amendment rights against illegal searches .

If outside their home, the individual should show the card to the immigration agent and ask if they are free to leave. If the agent says yes, the document advises leaving calmly .

The document emphasizes the 4th and 5th Amendment rights. The 4th Amendment right is relevant as it protects against unlawful searches and seizures, meaning individuals do not have to allow entry into their home without a warrant signed by a judge or magistrate. The 5th Amendment right is relevant as it allows individuals to refuse to speak or sign any documents, thus opting to remain silent during such interactions .

The document advises individuals not to answer questions from immigration agents to protect their 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination. This protection is crucial during legal proceedings, ensuring that individuals do not inadvertently provide information that could be used against them, maintaining their legal safeguards during interaction with law enforcement .

An individual should refuse permission to search their belongings based on their 4th Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable searches and seizures. The document advises plainly stating that consent is not given without a warrant, thereby exercising the constitutional right to privacy and protection from arbitrary intrusion by the state .

Individuals can create their own 'Know Your Rights' cards at home by printing on heavyweight paper or card stock. They should cut out the cards along the dotted lines and, if unable to print double-sided, fold the paper along the center line to create a two-sided card. For professional printing, it is recommended to use red card stock with white text and rounded corners .

The document explicitly states that its contents do not constitute legal advice. This distinction is important because it underscores that while the information aims to inform and protect individuals, it cannot replace personalized legal counsel. It emphasizes the importance of seeking professional legal assistance for advice tailored to specific legal situations .

You might also like