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Understanding your rights is the first step to protecting them. When can the police stop you–and what can they legally demand? You have freedom of speech, but are there some things you cannot say or do? What are your rights at school? Our experts answer essential questions about your rights in a series of Know Your Rights publications.

Please note: these resource sheets do not give legal advice. You should not rely on the information you get from this site and should speak with a lawyer to get advice on your specific situation. We also cannot promise that the information on this site is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.

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26 01, 2022

FAQ – How TN Laws Affect Transgender Students in Public Schools

2022-03-29T13:03:35-05:00 January 26th, 2022|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources|

In 2021, a wave of discriminatory bills targeting LGBTQ Tennesseans passed the Tennessee General Assembly and were signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. Here you will find answers to how these new laws affect transgender students.

29 06, 2017

WHAT TO DO WHEN ENCOUNTERING LAW ENFORCEMENT AT AIRPORTS AND OTHER PORTS OF ENTRY INTO THE U.S.

2017-06-29T16:39:00-05:00 June 29th, 2017|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

This page tells you about your basic rights. It is not a substitute for legal advice. You should contact an attorney if you have been arrested or believe that your [...]

29 06, 2017

What to do if you are an immigrant stopped by law enforcement agents

2018-07-02T17:10:26-05:00 June 29th, 2017|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

Know Your Rights: Stopped by Police, Immigration Agents, or FBI Conozca Sus Derechos: Parado/a por la policía, agentes de inmigración o el FBI English | (Arabic) العَرَبِيَّة‎ | 中文(简) (Chinese) | Creole  | فارسی (Farsi) | Français (French) | Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)  | 한국어 [...]

29 06, 2017

RAIDS WATCH: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

2017-06-29T16:18:39-05:00 June 29th, 2017|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

Raids can disrupt communities and families. This video contains information about your rights and what to do in that situation. Andre Segura, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights [...]

29 06, 2017

VIDEO: What to do when faced with anti-Muslim discrimination

2017-06-29T14:47:50-05:00 June 29th, 2017|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

With discrimination against American Muslims on the rise, we have put together these videos that highlight your rights. Please share them in your communities. VIDEO: What to do when faced with [...]

29 06, 2017

What to do when faced with anti-Muslim discrimination

2019-08-26T11:05:57-05:00 June 29th, 2017|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources, Publications|

With discrimination against American Muslims on the rise, we have put together printable cards that highlight your rights. Print and share them in your communities. What to do when faced [...]

9 02, 2017

Are you impacted by Trump’s Muslim immigrant and refugee ban? We want to hear from you.

2017-02-09T10:17:35-06:00 February 9th, 2017|Categories: Know Your Rights, Legal and Community Resources|

If you, your family, or someone you know has been affected by President Trump’s recent executive order banning entry into the United States of nationals from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, [...]