Migrants, whether documented or undocumented, are entitled to basic human rights. These rights are protected by the U.S. Constitution, as well as international documents that the U.S. has ratified or supported, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Use these resources to learn more about the rights of migrants in the United States. Take action to help ensure that our laws and policies protect the fundamental human rights of immigrants!
Learn about the rights of migrants and where the U.S. stands in fulfilling those rights in this fact sheet: Rights of Migrants Fact Sheet. Espanol: Los Derechos de los Migrantes en Estados Unidos.
Test your knowledge about who migrants are and the rights of migrants by taking this quiz: Rights of Migrants Quiz. Espanol: Prueba sobre Derechos de los Migrantes.
There are many ways to take action in your support for the rights of migrants. Advocate through these ways: Take Action on the Rights of Migrants. Espanol: Actue por los Derechos de los Migrantes.
Tell your elected officials that you support immigration laws and policies that respect the human rights of all immigrants. Join our call for migrants rights today!
Learn more about how The Advocates works to defend the rights of immigrants in the United States: Our Immigrant Rights Work.