You Are Not Alone – You Have Rights!
California stands with you. If you need help, resources are available now.
Know Your Rights
✔️ Stay Silent – You have the right to remain silent. If you do not have immigration documentation, ask to speak to an attorney.
✔️ Do Not Open the Door – You do not have to let officials in your home unless they present a warrant signed by a judge. An arrest warrant must name a person in your residence. A search warrant must include an address and areas to be searched within the residence. If they don’t produce a warrant, keep the door closed and state “I do not consent to your entry.”
✔️ Do Not Sign Anything – Do not sign any documents.
✔️ Avoid False Information – You do not have to answer questions about your birthplace. Do not falsify documents or lie about your citizenship status.
✔️ Seek Legal Help – Trusted organizations are here to support you.
Immigration Rights Resources
For urgent help with deportation defense, please contact:
Immigrant Defenders Law Center
(213) 634-0999
CHIRLA Los Angeles – Immigrant Rights Support
(888) 624-4752
Los Angeles Rapid Response Network
Hotline: (888) 624-4752
Below is a list of LA-based legal service providers offering pro bono or low-cost immigration assistance.
- Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
(213) 385-7800/Los Angeles
Hours: Mon.-Fr.i 9am-1pm & 2pm 5pm, Sat. 9am-12pm
Languages: English and Spanish
Assistance with: Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Renewal of Work Permit, Immigrating Family Members, Asylum
Fees: Low Cost
- Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
(323) 980-3500/Los Angeles
Hours: Mon.-Fri, 8:30am -5:30pm
Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin
Assistance with: VAWA and U Visa
Fees: None
- Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project
(213) 251-3505 (Leave message) Los Angeles
Languages: English, Spanish, Armenian and Other
Assistance with: Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Immigrating Family Members, VAWA
Fees: Low Cost
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
(800) 399-4529/Los Angeles
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9am–12pm
Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese and Other
Assistance with: Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Renewal of Work Permit, Immigrating Family Members
FOR VAWA/U VISA Call: (213) 640-3900
Fees: None/Low Cost
- Public Counsel
(213) 385-2977/Los Angeles
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am – 12:30pm & 1:30 -5:15pm (No Walk-ins)
Languages: English, Spanish and Other
Assistance with: VAWA and U-Visa
Fees: None
- Immigration Center for Women & Children
(213) 614-1165/Los Angeles
Languages: English, and Spanish
Assistance with: Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Renewal of Work Permit, Immigrating Family Members, Asylum, VAWA, U-Visa
Fees: Low Cost
- U.S.C. Immigration Clinic
(213) 821-5987/Los Angeles
Languages: English and Spanish
Assistance with: Asylum, VAWA, Relief from Removal
Fees: None
- Asian Pacific American Legal Center
(213) 977-7500/Los Angeles
Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Cantonese, English and Spanish.
Assistance with: Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Renewal of Work Permit, Immigrating Family Members, Asylum, VAWA, U Visa
Fees: None
Important Websites – Know Your Rights
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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National Immigration Law Center
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Workplace Safety and Security Guide
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How to Find an ICE Detainee
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This information is not intended as legal advice.