City of Tucson, AZ
01/13/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/13/2026 17:15
Know Your Rights Resources
Know Your Rights Resources
Published on January 13, 2026
All individuals in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status. The City of Tucson wants residents and visitors to understand those rights and has provided the information and resources on this page to help with that effort.
Please note: The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the City of Tucson. Users should exercise their own discretion when visiting external links. The content within is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or reflect the official policy of the City of Tucson. For legal guidance, please consult an attorney.
Overview
Be Informed: The Basics
Informed Immigrant
ACLU
ACLU Arizona
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
National Immigration Law Center
Local Support
Legal Assistance
The National Immigration Legal Services Directory allows users to search for free or low-cost immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Users can refine their search by areas and types of legal assistance provided, populations served, and languages spoken. Additional options include the ability to map results, create a PDF, email or print-friendly list of organizations, and to refer others to an organization via email. Users can also suggest new organizations to be added to the directory and provide suggestions for updates to information about existing organizations in the directory.
- Immigration Advocates Network - Legal Directory - Arizona (Includes Tucson and Southern Arizona)
The National Immigration Legal Services Directory allows users to search for free or low-cost immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Users can refine their search by areas and types of legal assistance provided, populations served, and languages spoken. Additional options include the ability to map results, create a PDF, email or print-friendly list of organizations, and to refer others to an organization via email. Users can also suggest new organizations to be added to the directory and provide suggestions for updates to information about existing organizations in the directory.
In the Workplace
National Immigration Law Center
This guide provides practical advice for addressing immigration-related actions in the workplace. First published in December 2017, it is available in multiple languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Thai.
National Day Labor Organizing Network
Information for Immigrant Workers
Family Preparedness Plans
Informed Immigrant
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
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Emergency Planning Guide
CLINIC's Emergency Planning Guide helps you formulate an emergency plan and helps you think through steps you can take before an emergency to best protect your family. Click the link to download a printable/fillable pdf in either English or Spanish.
National Immigration Law Center
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How to Find a Loved One After a U.S. Immigration Arrest
This guide will help you look for someone who was taken by immigration officers and may be facing deportation.
Community Resources
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National Immigration Law Center -Know Your Rights Library
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Fair Immigration Reform Movement - Community Raid Preparedness Checklist
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center - Community Resources
Rights in Detention
- National Immigration Law Center - Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Online Detainee Locator System
Use this page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or who has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection's custody for more than 48 hours. The system cannot search for records of persons under the age of 18.
Rights During Raids
American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona (ACLU)
Know Your Rights Before, During, and After a Workplace Raid
The ACLU of Arizona advances equity and dismantles systemic injustice by taking legal action, influencing policy, and mobilizing our communities to protect the civil rights, liberties, and dignity of all Arizonans
National Immigration Law Center
A warrant is an official document from a court or government agency. It lets law enforcement do something, like search inside a private space for something or arrest someone. Learn about warrants by following the link.
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