Immigration Information
In response to the growing needs of our community, Northwest Family Services wants to ensure people have access to trusted information on immigration.
"Know Your Rights" Palm Cards
"Know Your Rights" cards are concise, wallet-sized documents that summarize your fundamental rights, in English and Spanish. They serve as a quick reference to remind you of what you can legally do or refuse during encounters with authorities. Anyone is welcome to share, print, and distribute these cards.
How to Access the Cards
- Download the PDF: Know Your Rights Cards PDF
- Print the Cards:
- Open the downloaded PDF file.
- Use your home printer or visit a local print shop to print the document.
- For best results, print on sturdy paper or cardstock, and print double-sided.
- Cut and Fold:
- Follow the guidelines on the PDF to cut and fold the cards into a convenient, wallet-sized format.
Why Carry These Cards?
Having these cards readily available can help you:
- Assert Your Rights: Present the card to authorities to clearly communicate your understanding of your legal rights.
- Stay Informed: Quickly reference important information during stressful situations.
- Share with Others: Distribute copies to family and friends to ensure they are also informed and prepared.
Immigration Resources
Family Preparedness Packets:
- Spanish: Protect Your Family | Oregon Law Help
- English: Protect Your Family | Oregon Law Help
Know Your Rights Materials:
- AILA: Know Your Rights Handouts: If ICE Visits a Home, Employer, or Public SpaceKnow Your Rights Handouts: If ICE Visits a Home, Employer, or Public Space
- ACLU: Know Your Rights | Immigrants' Rights | ACLU
- ILRC: Know Your Rights Toolkit | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC
Other Resources:
- Oregon Sanctuary Law Toolkit: Community Toolkit - Oregon Department of Justice
- Oregon Law Help Re: Immigration: Immigration | Oregon Law Help
- AILA: American Immigration Lawyers Association
- AIC: American Immigration Council








