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KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
WHEN PROTESTING EDITORIAL NOTE: When considering any
kind of political action, You have the right to protest in the United States. It is important to know exactly what those rights are so you can stay safe. Here are links to reliable organizations' pages on your right to protest. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) Council on Islamic Relations (CAIR) Immigration Enforcement - Your Rights Here are some links informing of your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement. KYR: If You Encounter Ice (National Immigrant Justice Center) Know Your Rights When Confronted by ICE (Immigrant Legal Resource Center)
Interfering with Immigration Enforcement It is important to know your rights when interacting with immigration enforcement. If you interfere with immigration enforcement, you will be criminally charged. Remember to stay safe and make the right decisions. Understanding the Legal Implications of Interfering with Immigration Enforcement (Birdsall Muller) Responding to an Arrest for Obstruction or Assault of an ICE Agent (Turner Law) Can I Face Criminal Charges For Protesting ICE in Chicago? (Komie & Associates) General Tips While Protesting We have been to countless protests. Here's what we find to be most useful while attending. Bring a friend: You are always safer when you have someone you trust to go with. Bring plenty of water: Marching can quickly tire you out. Especially when it is warm, make sure to have enough water. Dress appropiately for the weather: Bring a jacket if it's cold or wear a more breathable outfit when warm. Bring an umbrella if it's raining. Have someone to call: Be sure to tell someone not going to the protest that you are attending, and make sure to memorize their phone number in case anything goes wrong. HOW TO GET A PERMIT TO DEMONSTRATE IN DC WORLD FUTURE FUND GUIDES FOR CITIZEN POLITICAL ACTION |