Research Guides: Undocumented and DACA: ACLU Know Your Rights

Where Can I Be Stopped?

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has developed a guide to clarify the application of Fourth Amendment protections across various jurisdictions within the United States.

100 Mile Border Zone

ACLU - Immigrant Rights

Border Humanity Project
Individuals fleeing persecution and violence possess both a legal and human right to seek asylum in the United States. The strength of a nation is often reflected in its capacity to extend compassion and uphold human dignity in its immigration policies. A reimagining of the current asylum system, grounded in humanitarian principles and legal obligations, necessitates the abolition of punitive detention practices and the development of more humane alternatives.
Deportation and Due Process
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) engages in legal advocacy, legislative reform, and community-based initiatives to protect and uphold the individual rights and civil liberties guaranteed to all persons under the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
Immigrants' Rights and Detention
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) operates across judicial, legislative, and community domains to safeguard the individual rights and civil liberties afforded to all persons under the United States Constitution and federal law.
ICE and Border Patrol Abuses
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) engages in litigation, policy advocacy, and community organizing to protect and uphold the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all individuals under the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

"What To Do If ICE Comes to Your Door" poster from United We Dream

Red Cards

Red cards are informational tools designed to assist individuals in asserting their legal rights during encounters with immigration authorities. These cards are available for use by all individuals within the United States, irrespective of their immigration status.