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Contra Costa County Office of Education

Know Your Rights

  • Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas: These cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center are available in 16 languages to help people understand and assert their Constitutional rights. 
 
  • Immigration-Enforcement Actions at California Schools: This resource provides guidance to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status, can safely access their education. This guidance outlines students' rights and provides steps for families and school officials to take if immigration enforcement actions occur on school campuses. 
 
  • Know Your Rights Immigrant Rights and Protections Under Law / (Spanish): The California Attorney General's Office provides a comprehensive guide to help immigrant and newcomer families understand their rights and access essential services. This resource includes information on legal protections, housing rights, healthcare access, and guidance on protecting oneself from immigration scams. 
 
  • My School, My Rights: A project of the ALCU, this site helps California public-school students learn about their rights, from safety and expression to health and discipline. 
 
  • Verify, Document, & Report: A free legal-rights toolkit to help individuals and faimlies understand how to protect themselves when they are approached at home, at school, or at their workplace.