To obtain a rights restoration application, contact the county court clerks office contact information is available below. If you give answers, they can be used against you in a criminal, immigration, or civil case. Know your rights when encountering law enforcement brochure. How to protect civil liberties during a pandemic aclu of. Point out that you are not disrupting anyone elses activity and that the first amendment protects your actions. This information was compiled by the aclu of nevada for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
If you do not have an illinois drivers license or state id, and did not include the last four digits of your social security number in your mailin application, bring the document you used to register with your. The aclu of louisiana has received complaints from students and families across the state regarding schools responses to national school walkout. If arrested, you have the right to a private phone call within a reasonable time of your arrest, and police may not listen to the call if it is made to a lawyer. If you meet all the above criteria and you have a criminal record, you can vote unless you are currently serving a sentence in any federal or. And you likely have the right to speak out on other public property, like plazas in front of. Aclu of northern california newsletter archives go online. You have the right to speak your mind on social media. In some states, you must give your name if asked to identify yourself, but you do not have to provide an id or other paperwork. What to do if youre stopped by police, immigration agents, or the fbi english, pdf. Regardless of your criminal record, anyone who is not serving time for a conviction is eligible to vote in illinois.
In most cases, you can file a complaint anonymously if you wish. When encountering law enforcement aclu of oklahoma. You should be careful in the way you speak when approached by the police, fbi, or ins. Understand your rights when interacting with police. Whatever work you do, be sure to get your family involved even the little ones.
Know your rights when encountering law enforcement aclu. This booklet is for citizens and noncitizens with extra information for noncitizens in a separate section. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated. When you know what the law says, you can better protect yourself, your family, and your community. Read additional aclu know your rights materials regarding immigrants rights. Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can go bad quickly. In a desperate effort to slow the spread of covid19, state and local officials are following the advice of public health experts to impose severe restrictions on american life, such as social distancing and shelterathome orders. Find additional publications on civil liberties issues on the national aclu website.
The government may not restrict your speech if it is taking place on your own property or with the consent of the property owner. Did you know that advocacy comes in all forms and is appropriate for nearly any age. A handbook for public school students in pennsylvania discusses student rights, when they can be exercised, and when school officials can limit them, and offers practical tips for students. Restrooms and locker rooms your school must allow you to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with your gender identity. Voting and the criminal justice system aclu of illinois. Know your rights transgender student rights at school a guide from the aclu of california. The plaintiffs are detained by ice in mesa verde detention center in bakersfield, california and at yuba county jail. Do not discuss your immigration status with anyone but your lawyer. Know your rights we have written this to help you understand some of your rights if you are questioned by government agents. A federal court ruled that taking a samesex date to prom is a. Written by michael risher, alan schlosser, and rachel swain. The aclu of arizona is the states premier guardian of. Know your rights is a publication of the american civil liberties union aclu of arizona. None of this advice is meant to stop you from cooperating with proper law enforcement.
The american civil liberties union is challenging the law. This is true for other fundamental rights, as well. Knowing what your rights are when dealing with law enforcement can help prepare you for such situations and reduce your confusion. This booklet addresses what rights you have when you are stopped, questioned, arrested, or searched by law enforcement officers. The information in this aclu of colorado know your rights handbook is meant to provide you with basic information about your rights under the united states and colorado constitutions, and the laws of the state of colorado. We are the states premier guardian of liberty, working daily in the. If you are arrested by the police, you have the right to a governmentappointed lawyer, and should ask for one immediately. Photographers taking photographs of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right and that includes federal buildings, transportation facilities, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties. Know your rights lgbtq student rights at school contact us if you have more questions or if you think that your school isnt complying with the law, please contact us.
What to do if you believe your rights have been violated. The aclu of northern californias response to the covid19 crisis. These know your rights materials are informational resources only and are not legal advice. Know your rights and what immigrant families should do now english, spanish, chinese united we dream. If you need more information, contact your local aclu affiliate. Milwaukee the american civil liberties union of wisconsin filed a lawsuit in the wisconsin supreme court today seeking the release of elderly and vulnerable people from state prisons in order to avoid a dangerous outbreak that would further strain the states health care capacity. Once you have this information, you can file a written complaint with the. Its confidential we wont ever contact your school, your parents, your friends, or anyone else without your okay, and any communication between you and the aclu is private. Send your child to school with this list of their rights. However, you cannot assume officers will behave in a way that protects your safety or that they will respect. Our mission is to defend and protect the individual rights and freedoms guaranteed to all by the constitution and the laws of the united states and arizona. If you have access to a prison law library, it is a good idea to confirm that the cases and statutes cited below are still good law.
However, this does not mean that the constitution completely protects all types. Depending on your state, your deadline to file with the eeoc or your state agency may be as short as 180 days. Equal employment opportunity commission or your state fair employment practices agency. Aclu of texas files suit on behalf of homeless houstonians may 12, 2017. Another section covers what can happen to you at airports and other points of entry into the united states. Gives you the tools to recognize when your rights have been violated. Know your rights as an immigrant english and spanish. Take time to educate yourself on what your rights are when dealing with law enforcement and be better able to protect your. The supreme court ruled in 1969 that students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights.
We have worked in coalition with our partners to create two know your rights guides for people living with criminal records. A federal appeals court upheld portions of texas anti immigrant sb4 law. Copy of a document showing your name and current address utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, etc. What to do if ice immigration and customs enforcement comes to your door english, pdf aclu. Its hard to know what rights you have as a student.
For legal advice, to ask about your rights in specific situations, or if you believe that your rights have been violated and wish to pursue a private action or other possible avenues, please contact a private attorney. This fact sheet is a brief summary of your rights as a student, and what you can do next if you participated in a walkout at your school. Know your rights when stopped by police or immigration agents. Lawsuit demands ice release immigrants at risk of death.
The aclu of nebraska has long been a leader on gender equity issues. Learn about your rights as a member of the lgbtq community. In 1980, a rhode island teenager successfully sued his school for the right to take his boyfriend to prom. This means youre likely to be most protected if you organize, protest, and advocate for your views off campus and outside of school hours.
Know your rights immigrants rights american civil liberties union. Student political speech, protest, and walkouts this guide gives general information about student speech and protest in public k12 schools. Prom did you know that your school cant stop you from bringing a samesex date to prom. You may also file a complaint with the aclu of nevada by completing our online complaint form. The first amendment prohibits restrictions based on the content of speech. You should contact an attorney, or your local aclu chapter if you have been arrested or believe that your rights have been violated. The aclu mn filed a petition against the state department of corrections wednesday to keep prisoners and staff at the minnesota correctional facility in moose lake mcfmoose lake safe from the rapidly spreading covid19. The aclu of arizona is the states premier guardian of liberty, working daily in the courts, arizona legislature and communities statewide to defend and preserve individual rights and freedoms guaranteed to all by the constitution. Although written primarily for students, the handbook is useful to students, educators, parents and guardians, and journalists alike. You will need to know your case numbers and will be asked to file a separate application for each of your criminal cases. Joint statement on governor pritzkers order to limit entry into. Here we describe what the law requires and also offer strategies for handling police encounters.
In partnership with the michigan immigrants rights centre mirc, we have prepared a series of guides to inform you of your rights before, during, and after immigration raids. Take a look at our student newsletters listed below for more information about your rights. You should be careful in the way you speak when approached by the police, fbi, or ins, and you should talk to a lawyer before you answer questions. This guide is meant to offer some basic advice when interacting with police officers. Aclu and civil rights organizations file classaction suit over. Know your immigration number a number and give it to your family. Want someone to talk with about what you can do about it. Know your rights everyone has basic rights under the u. The aclu of pennsylvania calls on pennsylvania governor tom wolf, the state supreme court, legislators, and other stakeholders in the criminal legal system to identify certain classes of incarcerated people who should be immediately released to ensure that jails and prisons. Outside of school, you enjoy essentially the same rights to protest and speak out as anyone else. Encounters with police can be stressful and confusing. This information can educate you and empower you, but.
Know your rights for arab, middle eastern, muslim, and south asian communities. Download pdf students have a first amendment right to freedom of speech during school hours. Know how to register and vote for michigans presidential primary. For almost 50 years, the aclu womens rights project has been working to secure gender equality and to ensure that. Your rights are strongest in traditional public forums, such as streets, sidewalks, and parks. Then file a written complaint with the agencys internal affairs division or. Check out our aclu themed coloring pages below that can be printed off. The burden of deescalation does not fall on private citizens it falls on police officers.
The aclu of arizona the aclu of arizona is an affiliate of the national aclu, which has more than 500,000 members. Demonstrations and protests general guidelines can my free speech be restricted because of what i sayeven if it is controversial. We rely on the police to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. Noncitizens have special legal needs that we also tell you about here.
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