(This is the version from the NLG Web site last updated 10/06/2001): KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! [your chapter here] NLG National Office 212.627.2656, www.nlg.org NLG National Immigration Project: Help for attorneys and help finding immigration attorneys 617.227.9727 National Immigration Law Center (on line immigration information) www.nilc.org American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC): Report hate crimes and harassment against Arabs and Muslims; help for non-citizens and attorneys (202) 244-2990 ----------------------------------- What rights do I have? Whether or not you're a citizen, you have these constitutional rights: The Right to Remain Silent. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives every person the right to remain silent in the face of questions posed by any police officer or government agent. The Right to be Free from "Unreasonable Searches and Seizures". The Fourth Amendment is supposed to protect your privacy. Without a warrant, police or government agents are not allowed to search your home or office and you can refuse to let them in. Know, however, that it is easy for the government to monitor your e-mail, telephone calls, and conversations in your home, office, car or meeting place. The Right to Advocate for Change. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the rights of groups and individuals who advocate changes in laws, government practices, and even the form of government. However, the INS can target non-citizens for deportation because of their First Amendment activities, as long as it could deport them for other reasons. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS CANNOT BE SUSPENDED