Know Your Rights: Red Cards
Red cards are small, two-sided cards that help people exercise their rights and protect themselves when interacting with immigration enforcement.
TO PRINT CARDS YOURSELF:
You can access templates in various languages on the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) website.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR PRINTING YOUR OWN CARDS:
Cards are formatted as 3.5” by 2” business cards and should be printed on cardstock or other heavy paper for durability.
Cards are meant to be double-sided — one side in the language the person speaks, and one side in English for use when interacting with immigration or law enforcement. If you're unable to print on both sides, the template makes it possible to fold in half to make a 2-sided card.
TO ORDER PRINTED CARDS:
OPTION #1: Immigrant Legal Resource Center (FREE)
The ILRC offers the option for non-profits to order Red Cards for free. Due to very high demand, they occasionally close down the request form on their website. Visit their website to learn more.
OPTION #2: Xpress Copy in Portland, Maine (PAID)
Xpress Copy has Red Cards on file in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Lingala. The files have been created and/or vetted by ILAP.
Email orders@xcopy.com to place your order. Mention you’d like to “print Know Your Rights cards using the template from ILAP” and indicate how many of each language you’d like. A minimum order of 100 cards is required.
OPTION #3: RedCardOrders.com (PAID)
RedCardOrders.com is the national printer used by the ILRC and has cards available to order in 19 languages.