KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY

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Political Context /  Political Context

On November 8, 2016 Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. Mr. Trump has pledged to enact tough and unjust immigration policies, including increasing efforts to enforce certain arrest warrants. Mr. Trump will not become president until January 20, 2017, and we will not know until after that time what he will do. This could include:

  • There could be more immigration officer raids (ICE) and other apprehension efforts
  • Programs that benefit immigrants, such as DACA, can be terminated
  • It may be more difficult (or dangerous) to apply for immigration benefits
  • It may be more difficult to travel to the United States from other countries

Regardless of what Mr. Trump has promised, there are some limits on what he can do. All persons living in the United States, regardless of their immigration status, have certain rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution. These rights ensure that you do not have to give information to the police or immigration officials who might hurt you and protect you from the illegal invasion of your home by the police or immigration officials.