Instructions
- Print this page on red cardstock
- Cut along the dotted lines (3.5" x 2" - credit card size)
- Fold if using the two-sided version
- Carry in your wallet at all times
- Show to officers instead of speaking
Pocket Card - Front (English)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ I AM EXERCISING MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS │
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│ • I do not consent to a search of my person, │
│ my belongings, or my home. │
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│ • I have the right to remain silent under the │
│ Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer questions. │
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│ • I will not answer questions about my birthplace │
│ or my immigration status. │
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│ • I wish to speak with an attorney before │
│ answering any questions or signing any │
│ documents. │
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│ ATTORNEY: ____________________________________ │
│ PHONE: _______________________________________ │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Pocket Card - Back (Spanish)
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ ESTOY EJERCIENDO MIS DERECHOS │
│ CONSTITUCIONALES │
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│ • No doy mi consentimiento para que me │
│ registren a mí, mis pertenencias, o mi hogar. │
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│ • Tengo derecho a guardar silencio bajo la │
│ Quinta Enmienda y me niego a contestar │
│ preguntas. │
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│ • No contestaré preguntas sobre mi lugar de │
│ nacimiento ni mi estatus migratorio. │
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│ • Deseo hablar con un abogado antes de │
│ contestar preguntas o firmar documentos. │
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│ LÍNEA DE EMERGENCIA: _________________________ │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Quick Reference Card
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│ 5 THINGS TO REMEMBER │
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│ 1. Stay CALM - Do not run or resist │
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│ 2. Stay SILENT - You have the right │
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│ 3. Do NOT SIGN anything │
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│ 4. Do NOT show foreign documents │
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│ 5. Ask for an ATTORNEY │
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├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ 5 COSAS PARA RECORDAR │
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│ 1. Manténgase TRANQUILO - No corra ni resista │
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│ 2. GUARDE SILENCIO - Es su derecho │
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│ 3. NO FIRME nada │
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│ 4. NO muestre documentos extranjeros │
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│ 5. Pida un ABOGADO │
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└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Printing Tips
- Paper: Use bright red cardstock for visibility
- Size: Print at 100% - cards are sized to fit in a standard wallet
- Laminate: Consider laminating for durability
- Distribute: Give copies to all family members
- Practice: Review the card with your family so everyone knows the plan
How to Use This Card
At Home
- Hand the card to officers through a cracked door or under the door
- Let the card speak for you
- Do not answer verbal questions
In Public
- Keep in your wallet at all times
- If stopped, you can hand the card to the officer
- Remain silent after presenting the card
At Work
- Keep in your pocket or locker
- Know your employer's policies
- Your employer must notify you of ICE audits
Important Numbers to Write Down
Fill these in before you need them:
| Contact | Number |
|---|---|
| Immigration Attorney | _________________ |
| Family Emergency Contact | _________________ |
| Rapid Response Hotline | _________________ |
| Children's School | _________________ |
| Trusted Neighbor | _________________ |