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General Information
Know Your Rights Information
Know Your Rights cards include your constitutional rights, your 4th and 5th amendment, and what to do if you are in a situation with an ICE agent. One side of the card is in your native language for you to understand your constitutional rights and the other side is in English for the ICE Agent. Organizations such as, Immigrational Legal Resource Center, provide printable templates in 39 languages that you can share to your loved ones.
Governor Gavin Newsom's Office: Know Your Rights Information
California Governor Gavin Newsom's office provides Know Your Rights Information, answers to frequently asked questions , and tips to stay prepared. This information is provided in English and Spanish, please find it below.
Study Tools for Naturalization Exam
When you have arrived to the step that you are applying for Naturalization (N-400) you will have to take an English and Civics exam. The USCIS Website provides free resources that can help you prepare for your exams. For more information regarding the exams, please check the USCIS Website or speak to your attorney.
Legal Services, Where to Begin to Look!
When it comes to finding an attorney, some challenges that are presented could be where to start and if you could truly trust these individuals. These online websites can point you in the right direction of where you can find legal assistance, whether with an attorney or with an organization. One is Immigration Law Help and American Immigration Lawyer Association, both can give you information from anywhere in the United States! Meaning this resource can be helpful to you and any of your loved ones.
Tracking Loved Ones in Detention
If a loved one has been detained by ICE there is an Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) where family members, legal representatives, and members of the public can look up that individual. You can find that information on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website. A step by step guide is provided by the National Immigration Law Center if you are unable to find these individuals on the ICE ODLS data base.
Cannabis Usage for Non-Citizens
Although states have been legalizing cannabis for recreational usage, the United States still classifies marijuana as federally illegal. As actions pertaining to immigration are governed by federal law, there can be an issue faced to those who are noncitizens. To learn more information regarding Cannabis usage, please visit International Legal Resource Center's website.