In the face of the current horrors in Gaza, hundreds of thousands of people are bravely defying attacks on their civil rights and joining ever-growing protests for humanity, peace and justice. We cannot stand in silence. As you are taking action to call for an end to the violence, it is essential to know your rights.
Know Your Rights for Protestors
Across the Bay Area and California, community members are coming together to protest for peace and justice. If you are joining a protest, know your rights.
- Know Your Rights: Protesting and Community Safety (Asian Law Caucus)
- Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Participation in Protests (National Immigration Law Center)
- Activist or protester? How to keep you and your communications safe wherever your campaigning takes you. (Electronic Frontier Foundation)
Know Your Rights for People Targeted by Federal Agencies/Law Enforcement
Community groups across the U.S. are reporting rising threats of violence against Muslim, Jewish, Palestinian, and Arab communities. ALC and other civil rights groups are getting more reports of FBI agents visiting Palestinian Americans, Muslim Americans, and Arab Americans at their homes, without any justification. If you are approached by a federal agent, there are steps you can take to protect your rights.
- Know What to Do if a Federal Agent Targets You or a Loved One (Asian Law Caucus)
- If An Agent Knocks (Center for Constitutional Rights)
- Know Your Rights: Immigrants' Rights (ACLU)
Know Your Rights for Students
We yearn for a world where all of us, especially our children, are free to be ourselves, to be with our loved ones, to live in our homes in safety. Find resources from Islamic Networks Group, CAIR, and Palestine Legal for students who may be targeted for protesting or for their faith.
- Free Speech: Students and College Campuses
- What You Need to Know About Bullying of Muslim Students (Islamic Networks Group)
- Know Your Rights: Student Handbook (Palestine Legal)
- Guidance for Students Targeted in Response to Palestine Rights Advocacy (CAIR)
- Open Letter to Colleges and University Leaders: Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on Campuses (ACLU)
- Know Your Rights for Campus Protests (National Lawyers Guild)
Know Your Rights for Workers
In the last several weeks, people are experiencing intimidation and discrimination at work because of their support for Palestinians’ rights. Our partners at CAIR have issued important guidance to help employees know their rights and protect against discrimination and retaliation.