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Daily Memo: ICE Is Detaining People Who Show The “Know Your Rights” Red Cards

It appears that ICE sees "Know Your Rights" cards and makes the immediate assumption that people trying to use the cards are undocumented. They have essentially become little red targets.

A red Know Your Rights card on the ground, in a screenshot from TikTok

A red card found on the ground after someone was taken from their truck by ICE agents on August 25, 2025 in San Diego. Screenshot of video captured by Arturo Gonzalez.

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Updated June 8th, 2026 with context on the red cards by the ILRC.

We now need to talk about the unintended consequences of using the red “know your rights” cards. I’m also updating you on the ongoing hunger strikes and raids.

Know Your Rights red cards by ILRC.

Let's first talk about these red cards. These are the fantastic little red cards created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), printed in about 59 languages, informing immigrants about their rights.