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The U.S. Constitution guarantees rights to all people in the U.S., regardless of citizenship or immigration status, which includes the right to be free from unlawful searches and seizures. In practical terms, that means that during a law enforcement or immigration officer encounter, one has:

• the right to remain silent;
  
• the right to refuse consent to a search of your person, your vehicle, or your home without a valid warrant;
  
• the right to calmly leave the interaction if not under arrest;
  
• the right to ask to speak to an attorney if arrested.

The Dreamer Resource Center will be hosting virtual "Know Your Rights" Presentations throughout the summer, for more information please visit the Dreamers Resource Center website.