Know Your Rights

I know many Coloradans are anxious and fearful of President Trump’s policies, including potential immigration enforcement in our communities.

I am proud to represent one of the most diverse districts in the country. Nearly 20% of my constituents were born outside of the United States. Over 130 languages are spoken in Aurora and surrounding communities. Immigrants live, work, and pay taxes in our community. They are our neighbors, own small businesses, and go to school with our children. This diversity is a source of strength and vibrancy.

Violent criminals have no place in our community. But targeting children, families, and our places of worship and schools is cruel and inhumane. Law enforcement can use existing laws to target violent criminals and Congress should focus on passing bipartisan immigration reform to provide a legal pathway to citizenship for immigrant families and secure our border.

I will continue standing up for immigrant families and children, defending our Constitution, and holding this new administration accountable. Regardless of your immigration status, you have rights protected by the Constitution.

My office is here to offer help to constituents in English and Spanish with any federal agencies, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) visa issues. Please contact us by telephone at (720) 748-7514.

Click the images below to download and save for your own use.

Your Rights:

Read Immigrant Rights in Español here.

If law enforcement asks about your immigration status:

You have the right to remain silent. Tell the officer you wish to remain silent. The officer may require you to give your name and address, identification if available, and an explanation of your actions.
You do not have to consent to a search of yourself or your belongings. Law enforcement may pat down your clothing if they suspect a weapon.
If you are arrested by police, you have the right to a government-appointed lawyer.

If you are detained by ICE:

You have the right to consult with a lawyer, but the government is not required to provide one for you. You can ask for a list of free or low-cost lawyers.
You do not have to answer questions about where you were born, whether you are a U.S. citizen, or how you entered the country. Certain situations apply.

Reduce Harm:

Stay calm, do not resist or run from the officer.
If you are not a U.S. citizen and an immigration agent requests your immigration papers, you must show them if you have them with you.
If you’re over 18, carry your papers with you at all times. If you don’t have them, tell the officer that you want to remain silent, or that you want to consult a lawyer before answering any questions.

Know Your Rights Card - Assert Your Rights:

Citizens and noncitizens can carry a Know Your Rights Card to present to officers in the event of an arrest or ICE Raid.

Download and print the Red Card to assert your rights (or email to yourself, or take a screenshot on your phone). Find the English and Spanish versions here. Or you can use Team Crow’s Know Your Rights card - click on the image to download for your own use.

Know Your Rights - Business Owners:

If you're a business owner and immigration officials come to your business or request an I-9 audit, it's important to know your rights.

Please take a look at the flyer below, and feel free to click on the images below to save for your own purposes.

Colorado Office of New Americans

The Colorado Office of New Americans provides resources for immigrants and refugees. From legal defense to medical, to integration services, visit ona.colorado.gov/immigrant-services for more.

I will keep working on a long-term, humane fix to our broken immigration system. I know the influx of migrants in recent years has placed stress on the Greater Denver area’s resources. It’s why I supported a bipartisan agreement to secure the border and support border patrol agents last year. Donald Trump derailed that agreement in order to campaign on the issue.

My focus in Congress will be defending constitutional rights, keeping families together, and treating people with dignity as we move toward a long-term fix for our immigration system.