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Know Your Rights Under the U.S. Constitution – No Matter Who Is President

Jan 31, 2024. No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Originally published in November 2016.

No matter who is president, everyone living in the U.S. has certain basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. Undocumented immigrants have these rights, too. It is important that we all assert and protect our basic rights.

If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember that you have the rights described in this factsheet. The factsheet also provides suggestions for what you should do to assert your rights.

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