You can stay silent
Puedes guardar silencio
You do not have to answer questions about where you were born, how you entered the country, or your immigration status. Say: "I am exercising my right to remain silent."
Raíces · Neighborhood Foundation
Your family belongs here. We fight to keep it that way.
No last name required · No immigration status questions · Available in 4 languages
24/7 Emergency Hotline
Línea de emergencia
Free Legal Defense
Defensa legal gratuita
No Status Questions
Sin preguntas de estatus
4 Languages
EN · ES · Kreyòl · PT
Conoce tus Derechos · Know Your Rights
Your rights exist right now, regardless of status.
These four rights belong to every person in this country. Print this page. Save it in your phone. Share it with your family.
You can refuse entry
Puedes negar la entrada
Do not open your door. Officers need a warrant signed by a judge — not ICE — to enter your home. Ask them to slide it under the door.
You have the right to a lawyer
Tienes derecho a un abogado
If detained, say clearly: "I want to speak to a lawyer." You have the right to make phone calls. Call Raíces immediately.
Do not sign anything
No firmes nada
Never sign immigration documents without speaking to a lawyer first. Signing may give up your rights to a hearing or appeal.
Download the Know Your Rights card
Available in English · Español · Kreyòl · Português
Familias · Stories
Every case is someone's whole world.
Names and identifying details changed to protect every family. These stories are shared with permission.
"They came at 5 in the morning. I didn't know what to do. I called the number on the paper my neighbor gave me and someone answered. They sent a lawyer the same day."
"My husband had been detained for nine months. Raíces helped us understand every step. They never made us feel ashamed for needing help."
"I was afraid to open the door. After the know-your-rights workshop, I knew exactly what to say. My children watched me stand my ground."
We never share client information. No photographs. No last names. No immigration status. Your safety is our first responsibility.
Encuéntranos · Find Us
We're in your neighborhood.
Five service points across the borough. Tap a glowing dot to see what's there and when to come.
Legal Defense
Bond Fund
Workshop
Hotline
5 locations
serving your neighborhood
24/7
emergency hotline, always answered
4 languages
English · Español · Kreyòl · Português
Tap a glowing dot on the map to see details about each location.
847
Families kept together
familias unidas
$2.1M
In bond funds raised
en fondos de fianza
12 yrs
In this neighborhood
en este vecindario
Your family
belongs here.
If you or someone you love is facing detention, a deportation order, or needs help with bond — call us or fill out our safe intake form. We ask only three things. We protect everything else.
We do not ask your last name or immigration status.
Stand with your
neighbors.
Donate to the emergency bond fund, volunteer at a know-your-rights workshop, or become a community responder. Every hour and every dollar keeps a family together.
Donations are tax-deductible. 501(c)(3) registered.
If you need help right now —
call (555) 234-7890 or fill out our safe form.