The Red Card
The Immigration Legal Resource Center's (ILRC) Red Cards offer practical guidance on asserting your constitutional rights and safeguarding yourself. These Red Cards are a compact, easy-to-carry resource that outlines essential rights in critical situations.
How to Get Your Red Card
Red Cards are available on campus!
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Turlock Campus
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Student Leadership, Engagement and Belonging | University Library L203
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Stockton Campus
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Undocumented Student Services | Room 1039
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I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions, or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home based on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide under the door.
I do not give you permission to search any of my belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.
I choose to exercise my constitutional right.
Do not open the door if an immigration agent is knocking on the door.
Do not answer any questions from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent.
Do not sign anything without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly.
Give a Red Card to the agent. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door.
National Origin and Immigrants' Rights
Key information on protecting the rights of individuals based on national origin.
California Rapid Response Networks
Information on rapid response networks available for immigrant communities in California.
Comprehensive guides for navigating immigration processes.
Red Cards (Press Sheet, Download Only)
Printable resources regarding immigrant rights during enforcement actions.
List of Important Documents and Information
Key documents and information needed in immigration situations.
Prepare to Stay – Know Your Rights First!
A resource to educate residents on their rights and how to prepare for immigration enforcement.
Warrants and Subpoenas – What to Look Out For and How to Respond
Detailed instructions on how to identify and respond to warrants and subpoenas in immigration-related cases.
Informative Videos
These videos are provided by the County of Monterey. The distribution of this information is not intended and does not constitute legal advice nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. You should consult your own attorney to assure compliance with all applicable laws.
CSU Legal Assistance and Resources
The CSU is dedicated to providing academic opportunities to all students across the state, regardless of their citizenship status. At Stan State, attorneys and paralegals from the Immigration Legal Defense (ILD) are available to help with legal support services, free of charge to Stanislaus State students, employees and their families.
Designated Contact Information
Please refer to the following campus representatives if you are impacted by immigration-related challenges. They are here to provide guidance and support to help you navigate your circumstances.
- If an immigration officer approaches you while on campus, please refer them to Vicki Jones, Director of Safety and Risk Management at (209) 535-3437 or vjones1@csustan.edu. Safety and Risk Management is the official department for direct communication with immigration officers.
- For students impacted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), please contact Dr. Heather Dunn Carlton, AVP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at dos@csustan.edu or (209) 667-3050.
- If you are a Stan State employee and are impacted by ICE, please contact Michelle Kincanon, Interim AVP for Human Resources at mkincanon@csustan.edu or (209) 667-3376.
- In case of an emergency, please notify UPD immediately by calling 9-1-1.
Updated: April 15, 2025