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Immigration Rights and Responsibilities

Learn More about your rights and responsibilities with these resources

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities as worker in Minnesota's Schools

Grounded in federal and state laws, professional standards, and equity-centered and culturally validating best practices, this toolkit supports the creation of safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments where every student can thrive.

Creating Safe & Supportive Schools for Immigrant and English Learner (EL) Students Toolkit

Know Your Rights by Scenario

Remember, all people in the U.S., regardless of immigration status, have rights under the U.S. Constitution and other laws. Make sure you know your rights if you are approached by police or ICE. Review the information below to help you understand what your rights are and what to do in different situations.

Know Your Rights - iAmerica

Know Your Rights Printable Document

Red cards

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. ILRC Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.

Red Cards / Tarjetas Rojas | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC

Family Preparedness

Having a family safety plan is a good idea under any circumstances. In the event that a loved one is detained or deported, you can protect your family by having a plan.

Printable checklist and document for keeping track of important information

Public Contact Information for Consulates:

Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul

Address: 797 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106

Phone: (651) 771-5494

Website: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/boise/index.php/11-noticias-r/n-r/84-miconsulmex

Consulate of Ecuador in Minneapolis

Address: 2310 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Phone: (612) 721-6468

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CECUMinneapolis/

Consulate General of El Salvador in St. Paul

Address: 60 Plato Blvd Suite 150, St Paul, MN 55107

Phone: (888) 301-1130

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsulSaintPaulSV/