Bennett Valley School District

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Everyone in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, has rights under the U.S. Constitution, state laws, and District policy.

READ 01.27.25 MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT CALA

READ 03.15.25 MESSAGE FROM COUNTY BOARD & COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT CARTER

This page provides resources to help families understand their rights, prepare for immigration-related situations, and access support organizations, including local legal aid.

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Legal Disclaimer

Note: Information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

EVERYONE HAS THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS

Right to refuse consent - for immigration or the police to search yourself, your car or your home.

Right to remain silent - if you want to exercise that right, you should say it out loud.

Right to an attorney - before answering any questions, you may say, “I will remain silent until I speak to an attorney.”

Right to copies - of all immigration papers

Right to refuse signature - you do not have to sign anything you do not understand

Right to call the consulate - immigration enforcement must let the consulate of your home country visit or speak with you.

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Educational Rights

California Department of Justice

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General Immigration Rights

California Department of Justice

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Know Your Constitutional Rights

National Immigration Law Center

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ICE ENCOUNTERS

The following reminders are provided in case you or a loved one encounters Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE):

(1) Stay calm

(2) Stay silent (don’t mention where you were born or how you entered the US)

(3) Record all details and names

(4) Do NOT run away

(5) Ask to speak to your lawyer before signing any documents or answering any questions

(6) If you do speak, do not lie.

What to Do in an ICE Encounter

Understand what protections apply inside your home if ICE or law enforcement comes to your door.

Learn more: Your Rights Inside of Your Home
Know your rights when interacting with law enforcement in public spaces.

Learn more: Rights Outside of Your Home

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Consider downloading the App and using the cards below for additional support during an ICE encounter.

How to Use a Cards & App

Both the cards and the app can tell an officer you are exercising your right to remain silent.

If approached by an officer in public and questioned, ask if you can remove the card from your wallet and show it to the officer.

If an officer approaches your home, slide the card under the front door, play the app through the door or a window.

Carry a Rights / Red Cards

Save to Phone Print & Carry

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Download the KYR App

This Know Your Rights app, from NAKASEC, can read your rights out loud to an ICE or law enforcement agent and send a message to an emergency contact.

The app is available in 16 languages (primarily Asian, but includes Spanish Haitian Creole, and Russian), and includes other resources, such as the ability to look up a consulate and a sample family preparedness plan.

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