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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Know Your Rights
Jun 10, 2024
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Know Your Rights: If Questioned by Police, FBI, Customs Agents, or Immigration Officers

Know Your Rights
Feb 19, 2025
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  • Gender, Sexuality, & Reproductive Justice Project

Know Your Rights: LGBTQ+ Rights in Response to Federal Attacks

Know Your Rights
Jun 03, 2024
Right to Protest
  • First Amendment and Democracy

Know Your Rights: When Protesting

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Know Your Rights
Nov 18, 2024
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  • Economic Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Public Safety Administrative Citations in the City of Lancaster

Following a legal settlement with the City of Lancaster, your rights could be impacted if you are ticketed.
Know Your Rights
Aug 27, 2024
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  • Police Practices|
  • +1 Issue

When stopped by an officer

Know Your Rights
Jun 10, 2024
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At U.S. Airports and Ports of Entry

Know Your Rights
Jun 10, 2024
FBI SUV parked on the street
  • Police Practices|
  • +1 Issue

When Stopped by Federal Agents

Know Your Rights
Apr 24, 2024
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  • Gender, Sexuality, & Reproductive Justice Project

California “Child Welfare” Investigations 101

Know Your Rights
Apr 24, 2024
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  • Gender, Sexuality, & Reproductive Justice Project

California Mandatory Reporting Laws

Know Your Rights
Apr 18, 2024
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Child Abuse Central Index

Know Your Rights
Dec 01, 2023
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  • LGBTQ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

LGBTQ Student Rights in K-12 California Public Schools

Know Your Rights
Jan 09, 2023
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  • Gender, Sexuality, & Reproductive Justice Project

Sex Worker Rights in California