Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws.
Click on the links below to learn what rights you have, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
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Sep 01, 2026
Back to School: A Know Your Rights Guide for Students, Faculty, & Staff
It's more important than ever for students, families, teachers, and school staff to know their rights and how to protect them.
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Sep 01, 2026
Transgender Student Athletes in Maine Schools
The Maine Human Rights Act allows transgender students to participate on teams consistent with their gender identity.
Aug 28, 2026
Federal Agents at the Polls
Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a ballot freely, fairly, and accessibly — without fear of deception or intimidation.
Aug 28, 2026
Recording and Documenting Police and Federal Agents
The First Amendment protects your right to record and document law enforcement and federal agents performing their duties in public.
Aug 28, 2026
When the Government Demands Info About Your Online Accounts
How to fight an administrative subpoena that directs a technology company to turn over information about you and your online accounts.
Aug 25, 2026
Temporary Protected Status
Understand your rights if you have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or if your TPS was recently ended.
Aug 25, 2026
Immigrant Students' Rights and School Responsibilities
Immigrant students have a right to public education, and schools have responsibilities to uphold these students' rights.
Aug 23, 2026
Guidance for Healthcare, Shelters, Clergy, & Education Preparing for ICE Encounters
Know your rights when working or volunteering in healthcare centers, homeless shelters, places of worship, and schools.
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