Immigration Resources
Everyone, including children, has rights under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of immigration status.
Being informed and prepared can help protect your family in uncertain situations.
Know Your Rights
Everyone in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, has rights under the Constitution. Red Cards are small, wallet-sized cards that help individuals assert their legal rights during encounters with immigration officers. They can be shown without speaking if ICE comes to your home, workplace, or stops you in public.
The card states that you choose to remain silent, do not consent to a search, and want to speak to a lawyer. They reduce the pressure to speak during stressful situations and remind both adults and children of their constitutional rights.
What To Do If ICE Approaches You: Step-by-Step
Stay Calm. Don’t Open the Door. Don't Sign Anything.
Running can make things worse, so take deep breaths and stay still. ICE cannot enter your home without a judge-signed warrant with your name and address. Ask them to slide it under the door instead of opening it.
Say Your Rights Out Loud
Say:
“I do not consent to entry.”
“I choose to remain silent.”
“I want to speak to a lawyer.”
Show Your Red Card
The Red Card is a small, wallet-sized card that explains your legal rights, including your right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Hold your Red Card up to a window or glass door. Need one? Contact Children’s Network of Solano County to pick up free copies or download one, available in multiple languages, at ilrc.org/red-cards
Record What You See
If it’s safe, write down badge numbers, names, agency, license plates, date, time, and location.
Call Your Emergency Contact or Lawyer
Let someone trustworthy know where you are and what’s happening.
Want more detailed info?
Read our full step-by-step guide on what to do if ICE approaches you
Family Preparedness Plan / Plan De Preparacion Familiar
Every family should have an emergency plan in place, and for immigrant families, it's especially important to be prepared for unexpected situations.
To help with this, we’re sharing a toolkit with resources on planning for immigration-related emergencies. It includes information on childcare options if a parent is unavailable, how to find trusted immigration services, and ways to assert your legal rights if approached by immigration officials.
Click below to access the toolkit and take steps to protect your family. This resource was created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).
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Toda familia debe tener un plan de emergencia, y para las familias inmigrantes, es especialmente importante estar preparados para situaciones imprevistas.
Para ayudar con esto, compartimos un conjunto de herramientas con recursos para planificar emergencias relacionadas con la inmigración. Incluye información sobre opciones de cuidado infantil en caso de que un padre no esté disponible, cómo encontrar servicios de inmigración confiables y cómo hacer valer sus derechos legales si es abordado por oficiales de inmigración.
Haga clic a continuación para acceder al conjunto de herramientas y tomar medidas para proteger a su familia. Este recurso fue creado por el Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).
Immigration Relief & Legal Support
Learn about legal protections for children and families.
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DACA Updates – Find out about renewals and eligibility for undocumented youth.
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What to Do If a Loved One Is Detained – Step-by-step guidance on locating detained family members and securing legal help.
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Find Local Immigration Legal Aid – Search for trusted nonprofit legal services near you.
More resources: www.ilrc.org
What to Say to Kids About ICE
If you're feeling unsure about how to talk to your child about ICE or immigration, you're not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Based on expert-informed sources, we created a guide for parents and caregivers to help start honest, caring conversations that meet children where they are emotionally and developmentally. With gentle language and age-appropriate examples, this resource is here to help you comfort, empower, and protect children.
Community & Advocacy Resources
Stay informed and connect with immigrant rights organizations.
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ILRC’s Immigrant Rights Webinars – Free and low-cost training sessions on immigration law and policy.
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Immigrant Rights Toolkit – Essential resources to help families understand and assert their rights.
More resources: www.ilrc.org