I am an undocumented immigrant. What constitutional rights do I have?

Regardless of a person’s immigration status, everyone is granted certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. These rights include, but are not limited to: The right to due process The right to legal representation The right against unreasonable search and seizure The right to not be arrested or detained without a valid reason The right to record interactions with law enforcement Knowing your rights and protections under the Constitution is the first line of defense. To learn more about what to do during encounters with immigration enforcement agents and police, visit our Know Your Immigrants’ Rights page.

News & Commentary about Immigrants' Rights

The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.

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Apr 21, 2025

How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen

Mar 28, 2025

Free Mahmoud Khalil with Ben Wizner and Baher Azmy

Images of Maribel Hernández Rivera and Lee Gelernt join W. Kamau Bell

Feb 28, 2025

Know Your Immigration Rights

Illustration of a person with long hair sitting up in bed at night and facing a window with blinds half drawn that hide the top half of the moon.

Feb 25, 2025

'I Won’t Abandon My Country'

Feb 4, 2025

"Hope is the Counter to Fear."

Feb 3, 2025

We Don’t Get Ready, We Stay Ready with ACLU’s Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell

A collage of images pertaining to birthright citizenship.

Jan 29, 2025

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Birthright Citizenship?

Maribel Hernández Rivera as a young child with her family.

Jan 16, 2025

Now Is Our Moment to Fight for Immigrants

As the sun is shining, two children fly paper airplanes.

Jan 13, 2025

The Long Journey Home

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Jan 8, 2025

"I Thought That Death Was Imminent"

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News & Commentary about Immigrants' Rights