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Know Your Rights

Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

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Enforcement at the Airport

Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport.

Encountering Law Enforcement and Military Troops

No matter what uniform they wear, law enforcement and military troops are bound by the Constitution.

Protesters’ Rights

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest.

Immigrants' Rights

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution.

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You have the right to share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights.

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100 Mile Border Zone

Know your rights within the 100-mile border zone.​
100 Mile Border Zone

100 Mile Border Zone

Know your rights within the 100-mile border zone.​

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Abortion Supporters and Helpers

By criminalizing health care, politicians and prosecutors control bodies and deny the humanity of people who become pregnant.
Abortion Supporters And Helpers

Abortion Supporters and Helpers

By criminalizing health care, politicians and prosecutors control bodies and deny the humanity of people who become pregnant.

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Digital Discrimination in Hiring

Learn more about digital discrimination in the hiring process and your digital rights when searching or applying for jobs.
Digital Discrimination In Hiring

Digital Discrimination in Hiring

Learn more about digital discrimination in the hiring process and your digital rights when searching or applying for jobs.

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Disability Rights

People with disabilities face discrimination, segregation, and exclusion. But federal disability rights laws provide protection.
Disability Rights

Disability Rights

People with disabilities face discrimination, segregation, and exclusion. But federal disability rights laws provide protection.

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Dreamers (DACA)

Understanding your rights under and eligibility for DACA.
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Dreamers (DACA)

Understanding your rights under and eligibility for DACA.

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Encountering Law Enforcement and Military Troops

No matter what uniform they wear, law enforcement and military troops are bound by the Constitution.
Encountering Law Enforcement And Military Troops

Encountering Law Enforcement and Military Troops

No matter what uniform they wear, law enforcement and military troops are bound by the Constitution.

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Enforcement at the Airport

Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport.
Enforcement At The Airport

Enforcement at the Airport

Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport.

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Health Care Providers

Learn more about your rights as a health care provider regarding law enforcement and your medical work.
Health Care Providers

Health Care Providers

Learn more about your rights as a health care provider regarding law enforcement and your medical work.

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Immigrants' Rights

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution.
Immigrants' Rights

Immigrants' Rights

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution.

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