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We as spiritual beings or souls come to earth in order to experience the human condition. This includes the good and the bad scenarios of this world. Our world is a duality planet and no amount of love or grace will eliminate evil or nastiness. We will return again and again until we have pierced the illusions of this density. The purpose of human life is to awaken to universal truth. This also means that we must awaken to the lies and deceit mankind is subjected to. To pierce the third density illusion is a must in order to remove ourselves from the wheel of human existences. Love is the Answer by means of Knowledge and Awareness!



What Rights do You have? 

Know Your Rights - A Legal Guide To Survival In Post 911 America
  
Whether or not you're a citizen, you have these constitutional rights: The 
Right to Remain Silent. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives 
every person the right to remain silent in the face of questions posed by 
any police officer or government agent. The Right to be Free from 
"Unreasonable Searches and Seizures". 
  
The Fourth Amendment is supposed to protect your privacy. Without a warrant, 
police or government agents are not allowed to search your home or office 
and you can refuse to let them in. Know, however, that it is easy for the 
government to monitor your e-mail, telephone calls, and conversations in 
your home, office, car or meeting place. The Right to Advocate for Change. 
  
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the rights of groups 
and individuals who advocate changes in laws, government practices, and even 
the form of government. However, the INS can target non-citizens for 
deportation because of their First Amendment activities, as long as it could 
deport them for other reasons. 
  
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS CANNOT BE SUSPENDED- EVEN DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY 
OR WARTIME. 
  
What should I do if agents come to question me? 
  

1. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TALK TO THE POLICE, FBI, INS, OR ANY OTHER
   LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENT OR INVESTIGATOR. 
  
   You are not legally obligated to talk to anyone: on the street,
   at your home or office, if you've been arrested, or even if 
   you're in jail. If you are driving a motor vehicle, you are
   required to show your license and registration. Only a judge 
   has the legal authority to order you to answer questions. If 
   you are contacted, tell the agent you want to consult an 
   attorney. They should stop trying to question you once you say
   this. You do not have to already have a lawyer. Remember to get
   the name, agency, and telephone number of any investigator who 
   calls or visits you, and call the NLG, or a criminal or 
   immigration lawyer, before deciding whether to answer questions. 
  

2. YOU CAN SAY NO! 
  
   If the police, FBI, INS or anyone else tries to enter your home
   without a warrant, say, "I will not talk to you until I consult
   an attorney." Many people are afraid that if they refuse to 
   cooperate, it will appear as if they have something to hide, or
   think that they can educate the police. Don't be fooled. Talking
   to the FBI can be very dangerous. You can never tell how a 
   seemingly harmless bit of information might be used to hurt you
   or someone else. The FBI is not just trying to find 
   "terrorists", but is gathering information on immigrants and
   activists who have done nothing wrong. And keep in mind that 
   even though they are allowed to and do lie to you, lying to a 
   federal agent is a crime. The safest things to say are "I am 
   going to remain silent", "I want to speak to my lawyer", and "I
   do not consent to a search." 
  

3. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LET POLICE OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS
   INTO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE UNLESS THEY HAVE A WARRANT. 
  
   Demand to see the warrant. If they have a search warrant, you 
   cannot stop them from entering and searching, but you should 
   still tell them that you do not consent to a search. This will 
   limit the search to what is specified in the warrant. If they 
   ask you to give them documents, your computer, or anything else, 
   look to see if the item is listed in the warrant. If it is not,
   do not consent to them taking it without talking to a lawyer. 
   An arrest warrant does not allow them to search your home or 
   office unless you consent to that. Say "I do not consent to a
   search." Do not answer any questions. Call the NLG or a 
   criminal lawyer. 
  

4. IF YOU ARE STOPPED ON THE STREET, ASK IF YOU ARE FREE TO GO. 
  
   If you are stopped by the police, ask them why. Remember, they 
   are allowed to lie to you. Ask "Am I free to go?" If they say
   yes, walk away. Legally, you do not have to give your name 
   unless they suspect you of a crime, but it may be expedient to
   do so-- however, be aware that police/ agents may be carrying a
   list of deportable aliens, and that giving a false name could be
   a crime. If you are not free to go, you are being detained, but
   this does not necessarily mean you will be arrested. They are 
   entitled to frisk you. 
  
   A frisk is a pat down on the outside of your clothing. Do not
   consent to any further search. But if they continue, or in some
   other way violate your rights, stay calm and don't physically
   resist police or agents. You will only be hurt and arrested. 
   Stick to "I don't consent, I want to speak to my lawyer." and 
   call a lawyer at your first opportunity. You do not have to
   answer questions if you are detained or even if you are 
   arrested. 
  

5. ANYTHING YOU SAY TO THE POLICE, FBI, INS, ETC. CAN BE USED 
   AGAINST YOU AND OTHERS. 
  
   They may pressure you by saying it's unpatriotic not to answer,
   or that people with nothing to hide would talk. Remember,
   however, that even innocent people who have done nothing wrong 
   may say things that the government will use against them or
   others. That is why the right not to talk is a fundamental right
   under our Constitution. Repeat "I want to talk to my lawyer" to
   any officer who questions you. What if the FBI threatens me with
   a grand jury subpoena? It is common for the FBI to threaten you
   with a subpoena to get you to talk to them. Don't be 
   intimidated. This is frequently an empty threat, and if they are
   going to subpoena you, they will do so anyway. Receiving a 
   subpoena to testify before a grand jury doesn't mean that you 
   are suspected of a crime. And you may have legal grounds to 
   quash the subpoena or to refuse to answer questions before the 
   grand jury. If you do receive a subpoena, call the NLG or a 
   criminal lawyer. 
  
   How should I respond to threatening letters or calls? If your 
   home or office is broken into, or threats have been made against
   you, your organization, or someone you work with, share this
   information with everyone affected. Take immediate steps to 
   increase personal and office security. You should discuss with
   your group and with a lawyer whether and how to report such
   incidents to the police and the advisability of taking other
   legal action. If you decide to make a police report, do not do
   so without a lawyer present. See the contact information on the
   front for numbers you can call if you receive threats. If you
   suspect government agents are monitoring you, or are harassing
   you, report this to the NLG. 
  
What if I'm under 18? 
  
   Minors too have the right to remain silent; you do not have to
   talk to the police, probation officers, or school officials. If
   you are detained at a community detention facility or Juvenile
   Hall, you normally must be released to a parent or guardian. If
   charges are filed against you, you have the right to have a 
   lawyer appointed to represent you at no cost. Your rights at 
   school: Public school students have the First Amendment right 
   to politically organize at school by passing out leaflets, 
   holding meetings, publishing independent newspapers, etc., just
   so long as those activities do not disrupt classes. Students can
   be suspended or expelled from school only if they violate the 
   law or disrupt school activities. You have the right to a 
   hearing, with your parents and an attorney present, before being
   suspended or expelled. 
  
   Students can have their backpacks and lockers searched by school
   officials at school if they have "reasonable suspicion" that you
   are involved in criminal activity, carrying drugs, weapons, etc.
   Reasonable suspicion means they have to have a specific reason,
   but in reality, doesn't give you much protection. Do not consent
   to the police or school officials searching your property, but
   do not physically resist or you may face criminal charges. 
  
   Students can now be stopped and questioned by school officials
   at school even without reasonable suspicion. If you are not in
   class you can be stopped and questioned as to where you are 
   going and why, but they should not stop and question you for
   engaging in legally protected political activity or because of
   your ethnicity or religion. 
  

What if I am not a citizen? 
  
1. CARRY WITH YOU THE NAME AND NUMBER OF AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
   WHO WILL TAKE YOUR CALLS. 
  
   If you are a legal permanent resident, you should carry your
   green card as well. Navigating the immigration system by 
   yourself is extremely difficult. INS will not explain your 
   options to you. You do not have to reveal your immigration 
   status or answer any other questions. As soon as you encounter
   an INS agent, call your attorney. If you can't do it right away,
   keep trying. 
  
  
2. KNOW AND ASSERT YOUR RIGHTS! 
  
   INS will not do it for you. Currently, all non-citizens have 
   the following rights, regardless of your immigration status: 
  
   a. You have the right to speak to an attorney before answering
      any questions or signing any documents. You have the right 
      to call an attorney or your family if you are detained and
      you have the right to be visited by an attorney in detention.
      You have the right to have your attorney with you at 
      immigration hearings with INS. You do not, however, have the
      right to a government-appointed attorney, so you must hire
      one or find someone who will represent you for free. Call 
      the numbers listed on this pamphlet for help. 
  
   b. If you are arrested or detained, the INS must decide in 48
      hours whether to put you into immigration proceedings and
      whether to keep you in custody or to release you on bond. 
      Under a new regulation issued on September 17, the INS has 
      an "additional reasonable period of time" in the event of 
      "an emergency or other extraordinary circumstance" to make
      the decisions whether to keep you or release you. Make sure
      your attorney talks to national immigration rights 
      organizations if this is the reason INS is keeping you in 
      detention (see the contact numbers on the front.) 
  
   c. You have the right to request release from detention even if
      INS hasn't said why it wants to deport you. In most cases you
      have the right to request release from detention by paying 
      bond if necessary, or to request a bond hearing before an 
      immigration judge. 
  
   d. In most cases, you have the right to a hearing before an 
      immigration judge to determine whether you have violated the
      immigration laws. If you have criminal convictions, were
      picked up by INS when you came into the U.S., or have been 
      ordered deported in the past, you must talk to an attorney
      about whether you have this right and what other legal 
      alternatives you might have. 
 
 
   IF YOU DO NOT DEMAND THESE RIGHTS OR IF YOU SIGN DOCUMENTS 
   WAIVING YOUR RIGHTS, THE INS MAY DEPORT YOU BEFORE YOU SEE 
   EITHER AN ATTORNEY OR A JUDGE. 
  
   Leaving the U.S. in this way may have serious consequences for 
   your ability to later enter or to gain legal immigration status
   in the U.S. However, the immigration laws are complex and many
   changes are being proposed in response to September 11, so the
   above information may change. You must consult an immigration
   specialist attorney to know your rights. 
  
  
3. TALK TO AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER BEFORE LEAVING THE U.S. 
  
   Some non-citizens may be barred from coming back to the U.S.,
   perhaps permanently. This includes some lawful permanent 
   residents and applicants for green cards. 
    
4. IF YOU ARE A FOREIGN NATIONAL ARRESTED IN THE U.S., YOU HAVE 
   THE RIGHT TO CALL YOUR CONSULATE or to have the police inform 
   the consulate of your arrest. The police must allow your consul
   to visit or speak with you. Your consul might assist you in 
   finding a lawyer or offer other help, such as contacting your 
   family. You also have the right to refuse help from your 
   consulate. 
  
   The rights outlined above apply to non-citizens who are inside 
   the United States. Foreign nationals at the border (air or land)
   who are seeking to enter the United States are subject to 
   additional restrictions and do not have all the same rights.