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Immigrant Rights and Services
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has created a variety of materials to educate the community and prepare individuals for possible encounters with immigration authorities.
- Printable red cards in eight languages to distribute to community members
- A downloadable, fillable, and printable Family Preparedness Plan with guidance on completing a family preparedness plan
You have the constitutional rights to:
- Not open the door if an immigration agent is knocking. If you are inside of your house, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.
- Not answer any questions from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.
- Not sign anything without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
- If you are outside of your house, show your red card to the agent. Ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say you can, leave calmly.
Resources
Sierra Community House
For Truckee residents, Sierra Community House provides free one-on-one consultations, and a variety of information to support people with understanding their rights and navigating immigration issues. Documents and resources available in English or Spanish.
Phone: 530-546-0952
Know our Rights FAQ - Sierra Community House
Opening Doors
Opening Doors' Immigration Legal Services Program provides pro bono (free) legal representation to individuals and families throughout the greater Sacramento region, including support with naturalization (citizenship), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and adjustments of status (green cards).
Opening Doors - Defending Immigrants
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
CRLAF provides free legal assistance, focusing on citizenship and immigration, agricultural workers' health, civil rights, education equity, labor and employment, pesticides and worker safety, rural housing, and healthcare access.
Additional Resources
- Nevada County Public Defender's Immigration Resource Toolkit
- Updated Know-Your-Rights materials from the National Immigration Law Center
- Know-Your-Rights tutorial videos in 7 languages to help prepare you for encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- A directory of non-profit legal services providers across the country
- A directory of CDSS-funded legal services providers
- Public Charge information
- World Relief Sacramento's Legal Services and Immigrant Resource Hub
- Sacramento FUEL Network's Rapid Response Hotline
- A list of other Rapid Response Network phone numbers for regions throughout California
Scams and Fraud
If you need help with immigration legal services, be cautious of scams. Avoid anyone who refers to themselves as a "notario" when offering these services. If you receive messages on social media or WhatsApp claiming to be from a legal services organization, contact the organization directly to verify that the message was real. Remember, any immigration fees you pay to USCIS should only be done through their official website or official dropboxes.