Legal Resources for Protesters:
Resources for Black Lives Matter Protestors- Root and Rebound
1st Amendment Rights:
- ACLU provides a clear explanation of protester’s first amendment rights in various scenarios.
- Printable page that state the rights of demonstrators – ACLU
- Know Your Free Speech Rights (Guide) – ACLU
- FAQs on Your Rights as a Protester
- Know Your Rights – CNN
- Your Rights to Demonstrate and Protest – ACLU + LAPD
If you Get Arrested:
- SF National Lawyers Guild provides legal hotlines for protestors that are in jail
- LA National Lawyers Guild provides legal hotlines and bail assistance for those are arrested
- Legal Briefing for Those Considering Non-Violent Civil Disobedience – Center for Constitutional Rights
If you are Undocumented:
- Digital Safety Tips for Undocumented Folks
- Planning to Protest? Know Your Rights as an Immigrant
- Your Rights as an Immigrant – ACLU
Going to Work After a Protest
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