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The Deputized Citizen Rights Card

A pocket-sized, printable reference card covering your most critical constitutional rights. Laminate it. Keep it in your wallet. Know it cold.

4th Amendment — Search & Seizure
5th Amendment — Right to Remain Silent
1st Amendment — Free Speech & Assembly
What to say when stopped by police
How to invoke your rights clearly
Emergency contact checklist

Printable PDF

Rights Card

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Founding documents

The Law of the Land

The original texts. Every word. Free to download, free to share.

Supreme Law

The U.S. Constitution

The supreme law of the United States. Seven articles establishing the framework of federal government — and the limits of its power over you.

First 10 Amendments

The Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments. Your freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. Your right to bear arms. Protection from unreasonable search and seizure. The right to remain silent. These are not privileges — they are guarantees.

Source: U.S. National Archives — archives.gov. Public domain. Free to share.

Plain-language guides

Know Before You Need To

01High Priority

Stopped by Police

Step-by-step guidance for traffic stops, street encounters, and police questioning. Know exactly what to say — and what not to say.

8 pages
02Essential

Your Home & the Law

When can police enter your home? What is a warrant? What are your rights if officers knock? This guide answers every question.

6 pages
03First Amendment

Protesting Safely

Know your First Amendment rights before you march. Permits, police interaction, recording officers, and what to do if arrested at a protest.

10 pages
04Critical

If You Are Arrested

Miranda rights, booking procedures, your right to an attorney, and how to protect yourself from the moment of arrest through arraignment.

12 pages
05Property Rights

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Law enforcement can seize your property without charging you with a crime. Learn how forfeiture works and how to fight back.

7 pages
06Privacy

Digital Privacy Rights

Your phone, your data, your accounts. What can police access? When do they need a warrant? How do you protect your digital life?

9 pages
Quick reference

What to Say — Word for Word

If police ask to search your car

"I do not consent to this search."

If police ask you questions

"I am invoking my right to remain silent."

If you are detained or arrested

"Am I free to go? I want a lawyer."

If police come to your door

"Do you have a warrant? I do not consent to entry."

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