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Know Your Rights

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Know Your Rights

Everyone has basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice.

Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety.

Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

News and Commentary

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Racial Justice

Pioneering Legal Advocate Pauli Murray Set the Blueprint for ACLU’s Racial Justice and Gender Equality Activism Today

Pioneering Legal Advocate Pauli Murray Set the Blueprint for ACLU’s Racial Justice and Gender Equality Activism Today

From dismantling ‘Jane Crow’ laws to advancing the rights of protesters, Pauli Murray’s legacy has paved the way for litigation, advocacy, and organizing.

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Immigrants' Rights

Your Questions Answered: Filming ICE Interactions Safely

Your Questions Answered: Filming ICE Interactions Safely

Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. Ƶexperts break down what you need to know.

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LGBTQ Rights

Bans Against Trans Athletes Will Not “Save Women’s Sports”

Bans Against Trans Athletes Will Not “Save Women’s Sports”

Rather than advance equality and inclusion in athletics for all women and girls, politicians attack transgender athletes, and undercut what women are capable of achieving.

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