Knowing your Rights as an illegal immigrant in the United States:

Undocumented immigrants in the United States have several rights under the U.S. Constitution. Here are some key rights:

Right to Due Process: The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. This means undocumented immigrants have the right to a fair legal process in civil, criminal, and immigration matters

Right to Equal Protection: The Fourteenth Amendment ensures that no state shall deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. This applies to undocumented immigrants as well

Right to Remain Silent: Undocumented immigrants have the right to remain silent and not answer questions from immigration officers or police

Right to Legal Representation: While undocumented immigrants do not have the right to a government-appointed attorney in immigration proceedings, they can hire an attorney to represent them

Right to Education: Undocumented children have the right to attend public schools from kindergarten through 12th grade

Right to Work: While undocumented immigrants do not have the legal right to work in the U.S., they are protected by labor laws, including the right to be paid for their work and to work in safe conditions

Right to Emergency Medical Care: Undocumented immigrants have the right to receive emergency medical care regardless of their immigration status

Immigration Lawyers:

Nayar & McIntyre, LLP

Address: 800 W Airport Fwy Ste 1012, Irving, TX 75062

Phone: (972) 445-4114

Website: Nayar & McIntyre, LLP

Rating: 4.7/5 on Facebook

Jaime Barron PC Immigration Law

Address: 7610 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste 555, Dallas, TX 75247

Phone: (214) 267-9300

Website: Jaime Barron PC

Rating: Not available

The Meza Law Firm, PLLC

Address: 601 University Dr, Unit 103, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Phone: (817) 732-6392

Website: The Meza Law Firm, PLLC

Rating: 5.0/5 on Facebook

Saenz-Garcia Law PLLC

Address: 2300 Valley View Ln, Irving, TX 75062

Phone: (469) 626-8472

Website: Saenz-Garcia Law PLLC

Rating: 4.7/5 on Facebook

Useful Links:

Claim your FREE "Allies: Know Your Rights" Kit! | MoveOn.org

Know Your Rights: A Guide for Immigrants - United We Dream

https://juntosdfw.org

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-about-daca

https://unitedwedream.org/resources/9-tips-to-find-good-legal-help/

https://www.aclu.org/files/kyr/MKG17-KYR-PoliceImmigrationFBI-OnePager-English-v01.pdf

https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/free-legal-services/support-representing-yourself

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/621c16b83ffd6c7083af65de/t/6376b479c6dde926e3b298fe/1668723834684/KitdePreparacionFull_040317.pdf

National Immigration Legal Services Directory - Immigration Advocates Network

LGBTQIA+ Lawyers:

Debnam Rust, P.C.

Location: 1201 Main St Ste 1740, Dallas, TX 75202

Specialties: LGBTQ+ family law, estate planning, probate, and more.

Contact: (214) 758-8681

Website: DebnamRust, P.C.

Sullivan, Klocke, Evans & Goenawein, P.C.

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Specialties: LGBTQ+ family law, including divorce, adoption, and name changes.

Contact: (972) 854-7553

Website: Sullivan, Klocke, Evans & Goenawein, P.C.

The Law Office of Antoinette Bone, PLLC

Location: 800 N Industrial Blvd Ste 106, Euless, TX 76039

Specialties: Estate planning, probate, asset protection, and guardianship.

Contact: (817) 462-5454

Website: The Law Office of Antoinette Bone, PLLC

These lawyers could help with the following:

Legal Documents: Ensure you have essential legal documents in place, such as:

Revocable Living Trust

Last Will & Testament

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Durable Power of Attorney

Living Will

Hospital Visitation Authorization Form

Agent for Disposition of Remains

Pet Care Directive

Tangible Personal Property Memorandum

Therapists:

Dallas Rainbow Counseling

Location: 3500 Oak Lawn Ave Ste 550, Dallas, TX 75219

Specialties: LGBTQIA+ mental health services, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.

Contact: (214) 616-5082

Website: Dallas Rainbow Counseling

Stanford Couples Counseling

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Specialties: LGBTQIA+ individual, couples, and family therapy.

Contact: (469) 423-9663

Website: Stanford Couples Counseling

Foundations Counseling, PLLC

Location: 7165 Colleyville Blvd Ste 103, Colleyville, TX 76034

Specialties: Collaborative group counseling for diverse populations.

Contact: (817) 697-4777

Website: Foundations Counseling, PLLC

Coppell Counseling & Therapy

Location: 580 S Denton Tap Rd Ste 270, Coppell, TX 75019

Specialties: Counseling and mental health services.

Contact: (972) 393-1596

Website: Coppell Counseling & Therapy

Self Defense:
Nick Chamberlain's Self-Defense Classes

Details: Nick Chamberlain, a 10th-degree black belt, often collaborates with local organizations to provide self-defense training tailored to the LGBTQIA+ community. These classes focus on practical skills and situational awareness.

Contact: Look for announcements on local LGBTQIA+ community boards or social media

Local LGBTQIA+ Community Centers

Details: Many community centers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area offer self-defense workshops and classes. These centers often partner with experienced instructors to provide safe and supportive environments for learning self-defense.

Examples: Resource Center Dallas, Cathedral of Hope

Useful Links:

Pride214.com | Dallas | LGBT | Support & Happenigs

Volunteer With Us In Dallas-Fort Worth! - Gay For Good | LGBTQ+ Volunteer Network

PFLAG – Fort Worth – PFLAG – Fort Worth

Home | American Civil Liberties Union

The Trevor Project - Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Young People

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Dmmj8gmRR/

Free Contraception Sources:

https://endinghivoklahoma.org/free-condoms-from-health-department/

https://www.texaswearscondoms.com/

https://freenicepackage.com/

https://heymistr.com/sistr/?branding=sistr

https://www.bedsider.org/

Seeking Reproductive Healthcare or Testing:

For Everybody | Every Body Texas

https://www.ineedana.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAudG5BhAREiwAWMlSjPNYr6xtqlq78eVF2i1DkKUmRPJt7FbKIKx_5dgMHke6qb8J4eJwNhoCC9IQAvD_BwE

https://janesdueprocess.org/

https://iwantthekit.org/ - STI/HIV Testing

https://hopetesting.org/ - STI testing in OK

https://reproductivehealthservices.gov/

Contact Us | Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Djia_WkrVO3S4jKn6odNwQk7pOcpcL4x00FMNekrb7Q/edit - List of Doctors who will perform tubal sterilizations

Advocacy Organizations and groups:

https://www.takecontrolinitiative.org/

Abortion Laws by State - Center for Reproductive Rights

Where is Abortion Illegal? | Abortion Limits by State

Therapy and Talk lines:

https://www.all-options.org/find-support/talkline/