Understanding laws and rights in the US

The laws in every country are different. The U.S. has many laws at the federal, state, and local levels. Find a list of important laws you should know to avoid breaking the law and stay safe.

It is important to know when and how to call the police. Learn what to expect when you call 911 or your local police station. Know your rights when talking to the police. Find other safety resources if you don’t feel comfortable contacting police.

Inaweza kuogofya na kufikirisha pale ambapo mtu anakutishia. Ni muhimu kujua jinsi ya kushughulikia vitisho na kujilinda. Jifunze kuhusu hatua unazoweza kuchukua, jinsi ya kuripoti vitisho, na kupata msaada.

Ukatili wa majumbani ni suala zito. Inaweza kuwa ngumu sana kwa wahamiaji ambao wanakabiliwa na changamoto za kipekee. Elewa unyanyasaji wa majumbani ni nini. Fahamu kuhusu haki zako na jinsi ya kupata msaada.

Ni muhimu kupata ushauri wa kisheria wakati wa kuomba mafao ya uhamiaji au ikiwa upo kizuizini. Mashirika mengi hutoa msaada wa kisheria wa bure au wa gharama nafuu na wakili wa uhamiaji au mwakilishi aliyeidhinishwa. Jifunze jinsi ya kupata msaada wa kuaminika na jinsi unavyoweza kujiwakilisha.

Utapeli wa uhamiaji ni jambo la kawaida sana na upo wa aina nyingi, kuanzia huduma bandia za kisheria hadi kujifanya maafisa wa serikali. Lazima ujue jinsi ya kujilinda. Pata vidokezo kuhusu jinsi ya kutambua, kuepuka, na kuripoti utapeli.