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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Know Your Rights
Sep 01, 2026
Know Your Rights: Back to School
  • Youth Rights|
  • +6 Issues

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.
Know Your Rights
Jan 01, 2024
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  • Freedom of Expression

Protesting

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. Know your rights and make your voice heard.
Know Your Rights
Jan 30, 2024
Know Your Rights Temporary Protected Status
  • Immigrants' Rights

General Immigrants' Rights

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.

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Know Your Rights
Sep 03, 2025
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  • Privacy|
  • +1 Issue

Electronic Device Searches During Travel

Know your rights if government agents try to search your electronic devices while traveling.
Know Your Rights
Feb 20, 2025
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  • Freedom of Expression

Talking to People About Their Rights

You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights.
Know Your Rights
Feb 20, 2025
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  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +1 Issue

CBP Enforcement in the 100-Mile Border Zone (All of Maine)

All of Maine is within 100 miles of the border, meaning CBP has broad authorities. Know your rights with CBP in Maine.
Know Your Rights
Nov 25, 2024
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Know Your Rights: Video Series for Interacting with Immigration Agents

Know Your Rights in motion: Watch this ACLU video series to know your rights when interacting with ICE in English, Español (Spanish), اُردُو (Urdu), العَرَبِيَّة (Arabic), Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole), Pусский (Russian), 普通话 (Mandarin).
Know Your Rights
Aug 28, 2024
Person holding cardboard sign reading "No Hate / No Fear / Muslims Are Welcome Here!" at a protest at an airport in opposition to the Trump "Muslim Ban"
  • Religious Liberty|
  • +2 Issues

Beyond the Muslim Ban: Know Your Rights

As the government continues targeting Muslim communities, make sure you and your community know your rights.
Know Your Rights
Jan 30, 2024
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +1 Issue

Experiencing Homelessness in Maine

People experiencing homelessness are increasingly harassed and criminalized for trying to survive in public spaces. But when a person loses their housing, they retain their legal rights and freedoms.
Know Your Rights
Jan 30, 2024
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Filing a Grievance While Incarcerated and the Prison Reform Litigation Act

Know your rights if you are currently incarcerated and believe your civil rights were violated.
Know Your Rights
Jan 30, 2024
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +1 Issue

Medication-Assisted Treatment in Maine Jails and Prisons

People incarcerated in Maine jails and prisons have the right to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for treatment of substance use disorder.
Know Your Rights
Jan 30, 2024
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Types of Immigration Warrants

To enter and search your house or non-public areas of a business, ICE needs a valid judicial warrant issued by a court and signed by a judge. Learn how to identify the correct warrant.