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ACLU vigorously defends the right of all Americans to freely practice their religion and express their faith, or to choose not to practice a religion.  We oppose government endorsement of one set of religious beliefs and practices over another, and we support individuals’ right to worship as they please without government interference or influence.

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26 10, 2017

ACLU-TN Statement on White Supremacist Rallies in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro

2017-10-27T16:25:52-05:00 October 26th, 2017|Categories: Press Releases|

The ACLU of Tennessee forcefully condemns racism, bigotry and hate in all forms, especially the ideology of white supremacists that continues to plague our nation, reflecting our country’s history of slavery and racial violence.

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20 10, 2017

Free Know Your Rights and Legal Resource Training for Faith Leaders

2017-10-20T12:02:44-05:00 October 20th, 2017|Categories: Events|

Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission presents Free Know Your Rights and Legal Resource Training for Faith Leaders Friday, October 20, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Islamic Center [...]

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18 10, 2017

We All Belong Statewide Vigil: Chattanooga, Knoxville & Nashville

2017-10-20T12:19:42-05:00 October 18th, 2017|Categories: Events|

On October 18th, the day Muslim Ban 3.0 was set to go into effect before a federal judge halted it, join the ACLU of TN, AMAC-TN and TIRRC for a series of statewide vigils to say #NoMuslimBanEver and #RefugeesWelcome.

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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