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 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
Immigrants' Rights
  • 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.
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.

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Know Your Rights
Aug 23, 2023
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  • Freedom of Expression

K-12 Teacher & Staff Speech, Other Rights

Know your rights when teaching and working at a school.
Know Your Rights
Aug 23, 2023
Know Your Rights as a Service Provider
  • Immigrants' Rights

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.
Know Your Rights
Sep 29, 2020
Voting
  • Voting Rights

Voting in Maine

Know Your Rights
Mar 21, 2018
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  • Immigrants' Rights

When Immigration Agents Board Buses in Maine

The government has asserted that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may operate immigration checkpoints anywhere within 100 miles of the external boundary of the United States. With its 600 miles of border shared with Canada, Maine is a hotspot for these types of checkpoints.
Know Your Rights
Feb 23, 2018
Student holding protest poster reading "bullets are not school supplies"
  • Freedom of Expression|
  • +1 Issue

Student Walkouts and Protest at School

You have a right to make your voice heard at school. Learn more and know your rights.
Know Your Rights
Feb 01, 2017
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"
  • Immigrants' Rights|
  • +2 Issues

Your Rights When Facing Anti-Muslim Discrimination

With discrimination against American Muslims on the rise, we have put together printable cards that higlight your rights.
Know Your Rights
Jul 19, 2016
Know Your Rights Stopped by Police
  • Criminal Legal Reform

Stopped by Police

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.