Linda Sanchez U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Linda Sanchez U.S. House of Representatives from California | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Linda Sánchez, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 38th district since 2003, recently addressed the issue of immigrant rights through a series of tweets. These posts aim to inform individuals about their rights when approached by immigration authorities or law enforcement.
On January 21, 2025, Rep. Sánchez emphasized that "No matter your immigration status, you have rights." She highlighted the efforts of the Hispanic Caucus in creating "essential Know Your Rights cards" to assist individuals if they are approached by ICE or law enforcement. The full tweet can be accessed here.
In another tweet posted on the same day, Rep. Sánchez reiterated her message in Spanish: "No importa tu estatus migratorio, TU tienes derechos." She noted that the Hispanic Caucus has developed essential "Conoce Tus Derechos" cards for use when confronted by ICE or law enforcement. This post is available here.
Additionally, Rep. Sánchez mentioned that @theILRC has created helpful red cards designed to be carried and presented to an agent if necessary. These resources are available in multiple languages and can be found here.
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