You don't have to navigate this alone.

You do not have to answer questions from immigration officers (ICE) about your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered the country. You can say: "I am exercising my right to remain silent." This applies to everyone in the U.S., regardless of status.

You can refuse to let ICE into your home without a warrant signed by a judge. Ask to see the warrant through the door or a window. An ICE administrative warrant (Form I-200 or I-205) does NOT give them the right to enter your home — only a judicial warrant does.

If you are detained, you have the right to call a lawyer or a family member. You do not have to sign anything without speaking to a lawyer first. Do not sign documents you do not understand — signing may waive important rights.

Designate a trusted person to care for your children if you are detained. Carry a Know Your Rights card and your lawyer's phone number at all times. Keep copies of important documents (ID, birth certificates, immigration papers) in a safe, accessible place.

In Kentucky, landlords must give at least 2 days' advance notice before entering your home for non-emergency repairs or inspections. You have the right to quiet enjoyment of your home.

Your landlord must maintain working heat, water, plumbing, and safe structural conditions. If they refuse to make necessary repairs after written notice, contact Louisville Metro Code Enforcement at (502) 574-5000.

A landlord cannot lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off utilities to force you to leave. They must file in court, and you have the right to appear and tell your side. You typically have 7 days to respond to an eviction notice.

The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to you or treat you differently because of your national origin, religion, race, sex, disability, or family status. Contact the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission at (502) 574-3631.

Kentucky's minimum wage is $7.25/hour. You must be paid for all hours worked, including overtime (1.5× your regular rate for hours over 40 in a week). Your employer cannot withhold your pay or pay you less because of your immigration status.

Your employer must provide a safe work environment under OSHA law. You can report unsafe conditions to OSHA at 1-800-321-6742 without fear of retaliation. You have the right to refuse work that puts you in immediate, serious danger.

Federal law (Title VII, IRCA) protects you from discrimination based on national origin, religion, race, sex, and other characteristics. This applies regardless of immigration status. You can file a complaint with the EEOC at eeoc.gov.

Under the National Labor Relations Act, you have the right to talk with coworkers about wages and working conditions, and to organize collectively. Your employer cannot retaliate against you for these activities, regardless of your immigration status.

Under the Supreme Court's Plyler v. Doe (1982) ruling, all children — regardless of immigration status — have the right to attend public school. Schools cannot ask about immigration status, require a Social Security number, or deny enrollment based on status.

Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, schools must provide meaningful communication to parents with limited English proficiency. You have the right to a free interpreter at school meetings and to receive important documents translated into your language.

All students, including those with disabilities, are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under IDEA. Schools must evaluate students and provide services regardless of immigration status. Parents must be included in the IEP process.

Student records are protected by FERPA. Schools generally cannot share student information with immigration authorities without a court order. Parents have the right to review and correct their child's records at any time.