Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. We work with communities to make sure people are informed about their rights. When you know what the law says, you can better protect yourself, your family, and your community.
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Dec 23, 2024
Know Your Rights: Free Speech, Protests & Demonstrations
Activists! There are many questions you face when exercising your constitutional right to rally, march, and take direct action. Know your rights from civil disobedience to campus organizing.
Oct 22, 2025
Know Your Rights: If ICE Confronts You
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
Apr 04, 2025
Know Your Rights: Police Interactions
Encounters with the law can be stressful or scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. This guide provides you practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations. The underlined words below are “magic words” that you can repeat over and over to show you know the law. Memorize them. Know your rights, so you can use them.
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Sep 01, 2024
Conoce Tus Derechos: Derechos de Los Estudiantes
En California, los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas tienen derechos para proteger su capacidad de acceso a la educación. Estos derechos pueden protegerte de diferentes maneras, desde mantenerte a salvo del acoso escolar hasta asegurarte el acceso a recursos en la escuela si tú y tu familia se quedan sin vivienda. En este sitio web puedes obtener más información sobre estos derechos y sobre lo que puedes hacer para proteger tus derechos si tu escuela los viola.
May 30, 2024
Conozca Sus Derechos: El Acta Brown
California tiene una ley que nos garantiza a todos el derecho a participar en reuniones públicas de la mayoría de los organismos de gobierno locales. Aprende cómo utilizar el Acta Brown para hacer escuchar tu voz. Si necesitas reportar una violación, contacta nuestra línea de atención legal. ConsigaAyuda
Mar 05, 2024
Conoce Tus Derechos: La Policía, los Alguaciles e Inmigración
Acta Valores de California (SB 54) garantiza que no se utilicen recursos estatales o locales para ayudar a hacer cumplir la ley de inmigración federal. La ley entró en vigor en enero de 2018.
Aug 17, 2023
Know Your Rights: Free Speech Rights of Public School Teachers in California
As a public school teacher in California, you have free speech rights inside and outside of the classroom. In this Know Your Rights guide, you can learn more about these rights and how to protect them.”
May 25, 2023
Conozca Sus Derechos: Que Hacer si lo Detienen, Registran, o es Desplazado Mientras Esta sin Hogar
QUÉ HACER SI LO DETIENEN, REGISTRAN, O ES DESPLAZADO MIENTRAS ESTA SIN HOGAR
May 25, 2023
Paub Koj Txoj Cai: Tau Ntsib thiab Sib Tham Nrog Tub Ceev Xwm Hauv Lub Nroog Siskiyou
Thaum yus ntsib tub ceev xwm yog ib qho ua rau yus nyuaj siab thiab ntshai heev. Tib neeg muaj ntau yam uas lawv ntsib nyias txawv nyias thaum cuam tshuam nrog tub ceev xwm, qee tus yeej tsis ncaj ncees los sis raws kev raws cai.
May 25, 2023
Know Your Rights: Police Interactions in Siskiyou County
Encounters with the law can be stressful or scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. This guide provides practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations.
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