Know your rights

Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

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Abortion Supporters and Helpers

Know Your Digital Rights: Digital Discrimination in Hiring

Learn more about digital discrimination in the hiring process and your digital rights when searching or applying for jobs.

Health Care Providers

Navigating the new reproductive laws as a health care provider can be tricky. Learn more about your rights regarding law enforcement and your medical work.

Tribal Regalia

Learn about public students' right to wear ceremonial tribal regalia during graduation.

Stopped by Police

Learn about your rights when stopped by the police, and how to stay safe.

Religious Freedom

Learn more here about your right to express your religion and beliefs.

Students’ Rights

Learn about your rights on campus and what to do if school rules violate those rights.

LGBTQ Rights

Learn about your rights as a member of the LGBTQ community.

Voting Rights

Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, including how to resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations or language assistance at the polls.

Protesters’ Rights

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest.

Sex Discrimination

Learn about your right to be protected against sex discrimination.

Prisoners’ Rights

Learn about your right to be protected against discrimination and abuse in prison.

Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin-Based Discrimination

Learn about your right to be free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or national origin.

Disability Rights

People with disabilities face discrimination, segregation, and exclusion. But federal disability rights laws provide protection.

Immigrants' Rights

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution.