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
Jan 30, 2024
Immigrants' Rights
  • Immigrants' Rights

Know Your 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.
Know Your Rights
Jan 30, 2024
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Know Your Rights: Immigration Enforcement and 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.
Know Your Rights
Aug 23, 2023
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  • Freedom of Expression

Know Your Rights: K-12 Teachers and Staff

Know your rights when teaching and working at a school.

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Know Your Rights
Dec 08, 2016
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  • Freedom of Expression|
  • +1 Issue

Know Your Rights: Protests

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
Jul 19, 2016
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Know Your Rights: Police Encounters

Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can go bad quickly. Learn about what the law requires and how you can handle police encounters.