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
Mar 30, 2022
Paid leave in CA

Paid Leave in California

Know Your Rights
Oct 28, 2021
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Rights of Transgender and Nonbinary People in Gyms and Spas

Know Your Rights
Sep 21, 2021
Abortion in healthcare

Abortion Care in California

Know Your Rights
Aug 31, 2021
Know Your Rights
  • Gender, Sexuality, & Reproductive Justice Project

Lactation Rights in California

Know Your Rights
Aug 24, 2021
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  • First Amendment and Democracy

Social media censorship by a government official

Know Your Rights
Jun 29, 2021
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  • LGBTQ Rights

Rights of Transgender and Nonbinary People in CA Shelters

Know Your Rights
Apr 28, 2021
School Records
  • LGBTQ Rights

Updating Your Name & Gender on School Records

Know Your Rights
Sep 22, 2020
Crista Ramos and TPS rally attendees hold up signs that say, "Protect TPS."
  • Immigrants' Rights

What’s Next for TPS Holders?

Know Your Rights
Sep 21, 2020
Vote
  • First Amendment and Democracy

Know Your Voting Rights 101