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Posted on 06/09/2025

Know Your Rights: Immigrants' Rights and Resources

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:

Family Preparedness Plan

LAUSD We Are One: https://www.lausd.org/weareone
Bet Tzedek Legal Services: https://bettzedek.org/resources/family-preparedness-toolkit/
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: https://www.ilrc.org/resources/step-step-family-preparedness-plan

Los Angeles Public Library

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

Know Your Rights Red Cards

Red Cards here. Currently available in 24 languages. For Informational Purposes Only.

Know Your Rights Recorded Presentations

English: Know Your Rights

Presented by: Immigrant Defenders Law Center and LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs
Hosted by: Los Angeles Public Library
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFjTc6bva64
Description: Join us for a Know Your Rights presentation for the immigrant community covering topics such as humanitarian immigration relief, immigration court procedures, and your Constitutional rights in the United States of America. This presentation will provide important information on avoiding immigration fraud, covering recent policy protection, and safety measures.

Español

https://www.youtube.com/live/pnGM4Zwcotg?si=GgwV0QAnrRWDKwlI&t=219
Acompáñanos en una presentación de "Conozca sus Derechos" para la comunidad inmigrante, donde se tratarán temas como el alivio humanitario en inmigración, los procedimientos en la corte de inmigración y sus derechos constitucionales en los Estados Unidos. Esta presentación incluirá información importante sobre cómo evitar el fraude migratorio, así como cambios recientes en las políticas, cómo proteger a su comunidad y cómo mantenerse seguro.

Know Your Rights for Nonprofit and Small Businesses (shareable)

Presented by: Public Counsel
Public Counsel’s training on nonprofit and business owners’ rights when interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel.
Find the training recording and slides here (English recording, English slides, Spanish recording, Spanish slides).
Public Counsel also has their FAQ document that includes sample policies.

Know Your Rights Videos in Indigenous Languages

LOS ANGELES COUNTY OFFICE OF IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS

LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs Website: https://oia.lacounty.gov/

LADOA's Multipurpose Senior Centers serve Angelenos regardless of immigration status.