The resources listed here do not constitute legal advice and are provided for informational purposes only. Individuals are strongly recommended to seek the advice of an attorney to discuss their unique circumstances. These resources are independent associations and/or nonprofits that are unaffiliated with Oregon State University.
Everyone has rights in the United States, whether you are a citizen or not, or in-between. It is important to know your rights.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) provides these resources.
- This list of rights can be printed up and carried with you.
- Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Haitian, Hmong, Korean, Pashto, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.
- Additionally, the National Immigration Law Center shares its recommendations on what to do if you’re stopped, arrested or detained by immigration or other law enforcement.
Recommendations for Immigrant Families
- Contains ILRC's recommendations and practical tips for how immigrant families can prepare and information on rights in the U.S. regardless of immigration status.
- Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
- Available in Chinese, English and Spanish.
In addition, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) offers information for knowing your rights if immigration visits your home, employer or a public space.
Know Your Rights in Different Settings
- Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Haitian, Portuguese, Punjabi and Spanish.