Know Your Rights in CA - National Immigration Law Center

Recent reports of Border Patrol raids in Southern California cities have caused immigrant communities to fear leaving their homes, even for needed medical services. This paper provides advice about what to do if Border Patrol agents or other immigration officers try to approach you in a health clinic or at another place where you are trying to get services. Community clinics have areas that are private, as well as areas that are open to the general public. The individual clinic’s policy will decide what is public or private. Immigration officers cannot enter private areas unless they have consent (permission) from a person authorized to act on behalf of the clinic, or a “warrant.” A warrant is a piece of paper signed by a judge giving the officer permission to enter and search a specific place.