Know Your Rights

This page provides critical, actionable information to help you understand and exercise your constitutional rights, create emergency preparedness plans, and protect yourself and your loved ones with confidence and dignity. From emergency family planning to understanding your legal protections during interactions with immigration authorities, these resources are designed to empower you with clear, practical guidance that transcends fear and uncertainty.

KYR virtual training will be held in Spanish on Thursdays at 6pm CST.

Training will ensure that immigrants know what to do if they encounter ICE:

  • understand your protections

  • have an emergency family plan

  • know where to get legal services

Watch our video, read our FAQ for a general overview, and download our PDF documents below for more detailed information and emergency planning materials.

  • • You have the right to remain silent

    • Do not sign any documents

    • Call an attorney before answering questions

    • You do not need to provide personal information about birth or entry

  • • All valid warrants must be signed by a judge

    • Warrant must contain correct name and address

    • Warrant must specify a valid date

    • Administrative warrants do not allow home entry

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  • • Choose emergency caregivers and talk to them

    • Memorize your emergency contact phone number

    • Update your child’s pickup permissions with their school

    • Document medical conditions and medications

    • Ensure children have passports

    • No court involvement required for short-term guardianship (up to 365 days)

    • Can be signed by parent and guardian with two witnesses

    • Revocable at any time by parent

    • For more information on short term guardianship visit Illinois Legal Aid Online

  • • Download, print and fill out “Emergency Family Plan” document

    • Include IDs, certificates, legal documents, medical records

    • Include your immigration attorney information

    • Separate sections for each family member

    • Keep documents in a safe, accessible location

    • Share location with your emergency contact

  • • Memorize your emergency contact phone number

    • Call your consulate

Printable Know Your Rights Toolkit

These documents provide a comprehensive toolkit for immigrant families to protect their rights, prepare for emergencies, and navigate potential legal interactions with confidence and strategic knowledge.

Print, complete, and keep them handy.

Printable Know Your Rights Card (EN)

Printable Know Your Rights Card (ES)

Emergency Family Plan (EN)

Emergency Family Plan (ES)

Know Your Rights Door Sign (EN)

Know Your Rights Door Sign (ES)

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