This page is dedicated to providing trusted resources and information to support undocumented families in our community. All children in the United States, regardless of immigration or citizenship status have a right to access public elementary and secondary education.  All resources listed are from state and county offices to ensure accuracy and accessibility. We are committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all students and their families. 

Please refer to our Response To Immigration Enforcement Board Policy. 

All people, regardless of immigration status have rights under the United States Constitution. 

• You have the right to remain silent and do not have to discuss your immigration or citizenship status with police, immigration agents, or other officials. Anything you tell an officer can later be used against you in immigration court.
• If you are not a U.S. citizen and an immigration agent requests your immigration papers, you must show them if you have them with you.
• If an immigration agent asks if they can search you, you have the right to say no. Agents do not have the right to search you or your belongings without your consent or probable cause.
• If you’re over 18, carry your papers with you at all times. If you don’t have them, tell the officer that you want to remain silent, or that you want to consult a lawyer before answering any questions.

Information Retrieved from ALCU.org 

Additional Resources:

• Immigration and California Families
• All children have a right to free public education (Plyer v Doe, 457 U.S. 202)
• Resources for California’s Immigrant Communities