Printable Rights Cards
Wallet-sized cards to carry with you. Print, cut, and keep in your wallet for quick reference during encounters.
Protester Rights Card
Available in: English, Spanish
Know Your Rights
I AM EXERCISING MY RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT
I DO NOT CONSENT TO A SEARCH
AM I FREE TO LEAVE?
I WANT A LAWYER
Remember
Stay calm. Keep hands visible.
You may record police in public.
Do not resist arrest.
Write down badge numbers and details.
Emergency Legal: [Local NLG Number]
Immigration Rights Card
Available in: English, Spanish
Know Your Rights
I AM EXERCISING MY RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT
I DO NOT CONSENT TO A SEARCH
I WANT TO SPEAK TO A LAWYER
I DO NOT WISH TO SIGN ANYTHING
Remember
Do not open the door without a judicial warrant.
Do not lie about citizenship status.
Do not sign any documents.
Memorize an emergency contact number.
United We Dream Hotline: 1-844-363-1423
Asylum Seeker Rights Card
Available in: English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese
Know Your Rights
I AM SEEKING ASYLUM
I HAVE A FEAR OF RETURNING TO MY COUNTRY
I WANT TO SPEAK TO A LAWYER
I DO NOT WISH TO SIGN ANYTHING
Remember
You have the right to apply for asylum.
Tell officers everything you fear.
Request an interpreter.
Do not sign documents you don't understand.
Keep copies of all documents.
LGBTQ+ Rights Card
Available in: English, Spanish
Know Your Rights
DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY IS ILLEGAL
I HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY
I DO NOT CONSENT TO DISCRIMINATION
Remember
Employment: File with EEOC (180-300 days)
Housing: File with HUD (1 year)
Healthcare: File with HHS OCR
Lambda Legal Help Desk: 1-866-542-8336
Trevor Project (Crisis): 1-866-488-7386
General Rights Card
Available in: English, Spanish
Know Your Rights
I AM EXERCISING MY RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT
I DO NOT CONSENT TO A SEARCH
AM I BEING DETAINED OR AM I FREE TO LEAVE?
I WANT A LAWYER
Remember
Stay calm. Keep hands visible.
Do not answer questions without a lawyer.
Do not consent to searches.
If arrested, do not resist.
ACLU: aclu.org
How to Use These Cards
Click the print button and print on cardstock if possible
Cut
Cut out the cards along the edges
Carry
Keep in your wallet or phone case for quick access
Tip: Showing a card can help you remember what to say, but you should also practice saying these phrases out loud so they come naturally during stressful situations.