Know your rights
Everyone
(documented or undocumented) has the right
to advocate peacefully for change. Every one
(documented or undocumented) has the right
to maintain silent and not answer questions
that a government agent may ask you.
If a
government agent or the police ask you
something, including your name, immigration
status, or where you were born, you do
not need to answer. If they are
questioning you, you should ask Am I free to
go?
If you
have immigration papers showing legal
status, U.S. law requires you to carry them
and show them upon the request of a
government agent. If you do not have these
papers and are asked for them, you should
ask, Am I free to go?
Do not say
anything to a reporter that you don’t want
anyone to know, such as your last name or
immigration status.
There is
no guarantee that immigration authorities
won’t come or that the police won t approach
you, but if everyone remains peaceful,
nothing should happen.
If there
are counter-protesters, do not get into
fights with them so that you will avoid
getting arrested.
Special Message for Students
Students not attending
school in the Santa Barbara School
District on May 1 must have a note signed
by a parent excusing their absence by May
2. The note must be signed by a parent
and must cite “personal reasons” in
regards to the absence.
We have been informed by
the Santa Barbara School district that
students that attend school and then leave
during school hours will receive a
truancy. It is the rights and
responsibility of students and parents to
stay informed.
