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Know Your Rights is a collaboration that aims to promote the rights and resources that serve Los Angeles’ communities. Everyone, regardless of immigration status, is protected by certain rights under the U.S. Constitution.
This is a partnership between the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) and its Office of Immigrant Inclusion and Language Access (OIILA), the Mayor’s Office, the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights), the Los Angeles Public Library, and builds on the City’s 'LA is For Everyone' campaign, reflecting on the diverse mosaic of Los Angeles.
Please see important Immigrants' Rights and Resources from our partners in the work:
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS RESOURCES (Multiple Languages)
Know Your Rights - One-page Informational Sheets
- English
- Spanish
- Korean
- Armenian
- Chinese - Traditional
- Chinese - Simplified
- Tagalog
- Farsi
- Russian
- Ukrainian
- Dari
Know Your Rights - Presentations
- English: Recording and Slides
- Spanish: Recording and Slides
- Armenian: Recording and Slides
- Chinese (Cantonese): Recording and Slides
- Chinese (Mandarin): Recording and Slides
- Persian (Farsi): Recording and Slides
- Russian: Recording and Slides
- Tagalog: Recording and Slides
- Thai: Recording and Slides
- Ukrainian: Recording and Slides
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - ILRC RED CARDS
ILRC Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas enable individuals to assert their rights and defend themselves in various situations, such as when ICE agents visit a home. Available in 50+ languages.
These documents are for general informational purposes only. The content is not legal advice and should not be construed as City of Los Angeles policy. If you are in need of legal advice, please contact an attorney.
- FAMILY PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Make a plan in case immigration emergencies arise. Choose an emergency contact and memorize their phone number. An emergency contact can be someone you trust – a family member, friend, community leader, or a lawyer. Organize your documents and keep them in a safe place that your emergency contacts have access to. Below are some resources:
- LAUSD Family Preparedness Care Package
- Available in Armenian | Chinese (Traditional) | English | Farsi | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Tagalog)
- Additional information: LAUSD We Are One Page
- Bet Tzedek Family Preparedness Toolkit
- Available in: English, Spanish (similar version in additional languages below)
- Recorded Presentations: English, Spanish
- Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan (This version is available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Traditional Chinese)
- LAUSD Family Preparedness Care Package
- LEARN IMMIGRATION OPTIONS
Getting a proper legal consultation from a trusted expert is crucial in family preparedness planning since they can better determine if you are currently eligible for any immigration benefit.
You can find trusted providers through the New Americans Initiative of the Los Angeles Public Library. Schedule a consultation on LAPL's appointment page here.- LA Public Library Know Your Rights: https://www.lapl.org/newamericans/knowyourrights
- Immigration Resources: New Americans Centers: https://www.lapl.org/newamericans
- Ready for Citizenship Checklist: https://www.lapl.org/newamericans/citizenship/checklist
- LEGAL RESOURCES AND SELF-HELP
If you need immigration help, it is important that you receive advice and services only from a licensed attorney or federally accredited representative.
Resources to identify a nonprofit organization in your area that provides authorized immigration legal services:
- Contact the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs at 800-593-8222 or visit oia.lacounty.gov
Search tool: https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/
- PREVENT IMMIGRANT SERVICES FRAUD (or "Notario Fraud")
Visit Los Angeles County’s page here to learn more about this topic.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS
Visit the Los Angeles County’s Office of Immigrant Affairs page here to learn more information about:
- CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN Y ASISTENCIA A PERSONAS MEXICANAS (CIAM) - (CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE FOR MEXICANS (CIAM)
The CIAM is a specialized call center that provides 24-hour assistance to the needs of the Mexican community, from locating family members, informing about events and activities near your Consulate, and providing guidance for victims of abuse or fraud, etc.
- FAMILYSOURCE CENTERS
CIFD's FamilySource Centers serve Angelenos regardless of immigration status and provide services. See our 19 FamilySource Center locations here.