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30 07, 2015

My Rights When Encountering the Police Card

2017-06-29T16:21:39-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

It is imperative to know your rights when encountering the police. These useful sheets include small cards to keep in your wallet, to remember what to do in the event [...]

30 07, 2015

Know Your Rights: Immigration, Local Law Enforcement and 287(g)

2016-07-07T10:47:17-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

The information in this packet is meant to educate you about your rights. Although the information might be helpful, please remember that police officers, sheriffs, and immigration agents might react [...]

30 07, 2015

Tennessee Power of Attorney for Property and Affairs

2018-08-03T07:02:44-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

ACLU-TN provides information and forms in its Immigrant Resource center, including this document for power of attorney for property and affairs. This form approves an individual “to be my attorney-in-fact [...]

30 07, 2015

Permission to Travel with a Minor Child

2018-07-19T18:14:47-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

This form provides authorization for travel with a minor child, with space for notary authorization. Permission to Travel with a Minor Child / Permiso Para Viajar con un Menor

30 07, 2015

Revocation of Power of Attorney for a Minor Child

2018-06-27T17:53:39-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

ACLU-TN provides information and forms in its Immigrant Resource center, including this document for revocation of power of attorney for a minor child. Properly executed, this form meets all requirements [...]

30 07, 2015

Authorization to Consent for Health Care of Minor

2017-06-29T15:31:42-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

You have the right to name someone to make health care decisions for your child when you cannot make or communicate those decisions for whatever reason. This document gives the [...]

30 07, 2015

Tennessee Power of Attorney for Guardianship of Children

2018-05-10T14:28:25-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

This form is for power of attorney for care of a minor child. Use of this form is authorized by T.C.A. § 34-6-301 et seq. Completion of this form, along [...]

30 07, 2015

Durable Power of Attorney – General Information

2018-08-03T06:59:20-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

You have the right to name someone to make financial decisions for you when you cannot make or communicate those decisions for whatever reason. This document gives the person you [...]

30 07, 2015

Know Your Rights at Home & Work – Immigrant Women, Abuse & Trafficking

2017-06-29T14:52:15-05:00 July 30th, 2015|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

It is important that immigrants know their rights in the workplace and at home. This resource sheet defines different types of abuse, including domestic violence, trafficking, and workplace abuse, as [...]