Information about civil rights should be provided to ALL patients, since these rights must be defended by every one of us during interactions with law enforcement, whether as a participant or bystander. Consider compiling key information -- Know Your Rights, Emergency Preparedness, and Legal Resources in an After Visit Summary (AVS) or information packet that is given to all patients. The content of this section offers a variety of formats and languages to convey similar content. Please choose according to your clinic setting and patient literacy preferences.​​
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Watch and share the ACLU's "We Have Rights" video series (available in multiple languages) for quick, clear and helpful overviews of rights.
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The USAHello website offers a variety of helpful resources on immigration policy updates, legal support, and other important topics
Know Your Rights
In this section, choose from a variety of easy-to-read graphics, handouts, and flyers about these critical topics: "Know Your Rights," tips for encounters with ICE and other law enforcement.
AVS & Packets for Patients
Creating a concise summary packet of key resources helps ensure materials are distributed effectively without overwhelming families.
​Consider including an after-visit summary with essential information and contact numbers tailored to your patient population. To avoid unintentional discrimination or making patients potential ICE targets, distribute these materials universally to all patients.
Resources for Detainees
There are many organizations helping detained immigrants and their families navigate an unjust system. These resources assist finding detained individuals and what steps to take once a family member is detained.
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Photograph by Mario Tama / Getty
Legal & Community Resources
We have listed a number of organizations that provide legal support and other resources for community members in this section.​​ By identifying and, ideally, building partnerships with key local resources—such as legal aid, public assistance programs, and community organizations—you can guide patients to trustworthy support for their needs.​
Family Preparedness
In the event that a family member is detained or deported, families need to have a plan and key information to protect themselves and help their detained loved one.​ This section also provides a compiled list of resources for parents facing deportation and have minor children.
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