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Know Your Rights | Library
Know Your Rights
Apr 20, 2021
First Amendment
Your Right to Protest
The right to protest and freedom of speech belongs to everyone. You have a constitutionally protected right to engage in protests. Read the...
Know Your Rights
Oct 11, 2024
First Amendment
Steps To Protect Yourself Online Against Doxxing And Harassment
Digital attacks are on the rise — but you can help defend yourself and your community. In today’s political climate, people involved in...
Know Your Rights
Apr 29, 2024
First Amendment
Students’ Free Speech on Campus
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. The First Amendment limits government action and protects students’ right to speak out on a...
Know Your Rights
Mar 24, 2021
First Amendment
Free Speech in Public Schools
Published: March 24, 2021 The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from infringing upon individuals' freedom...
Know Your Rights
Mar 03, 2025
First Amendment|
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Talking to People About Their Rights
You can share truthful, lawfully obtained information about law enforcement and tell people about their legal rights—even if they’re in...
Know Your Rights
Apr 13, 2022
Immigrants' Rights|
+2 Issues
What To Do When Interacting with ICE
Everyone in America, no matter their citizenship or immigration status, has guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn about your rights when...
Know Your Rights
Jan 24, 2020
Immigrants' Rights|
+1 Issue
Conozca sus derechos: Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE)
Todos en Estados Unidos, sin importar su estatus migratorio o ciudadanía, tienen derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Aprenda sobre sus...
Know Your Rights
Dec 11, 2024
Immigrants' Rights|
+1 Issue
Immigrants' & Refugee Rights: If You Have Been Arrested or Detained
Everyone in America, no matter their citizenship or immigration status, has guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn about your rights if...
Know Your Rights
Jan 30, 2025
Deportation and Due Process|
+1 Issue
What Places of Worship Need to Know: Responding to ICE Encounters
In Utah, as immigrant families face the challenges of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) actions, faith voices have a vital role to...
Know Your Rights
Feb 05, 2025
Immigrants' Rights|
+1 Issue
Immigrant Rights' (Videos)
The videos are voiced in multiple languages by an all-star cast of influencers and activists, including: Jesse Williams (English), Diane Guerrero...
Know Your Rights
Mar 24, 2021
First Amendment
Know Your Rights: Voting
Know Your Voting Rights Every eligible voter deserves to have their vote counted. We all suffer when voters are blocked from voting.Our democracy...
Know Your Rights
Mar 24, 2021
First Amendment
Conozca sus Derechos de Voto
Conozca sus Derechos de Voto TIENE DERECHO A VOTAR EN UTAH SI USTED:• Es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos• Tiene al menos 18 años en las...
Know Your Rights
Nov 02, 2023
A Right To Understand: Language Access In Utah|
+4 Issues
Language Access is Voter Access
Language access is voter access. Having equal access to voting is a civil right that is recognized and protected by the Constitution. Learn more!
Know Your Rights
Mar 04, 2024
LGBTQ+ Equality
FAQs on HB 257: What People Need to know about Utah's New Bathroom Law
As part of the continued wave of legislation targeting transgender people across the country, on January 30, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed...
Know Your Rights
Apr 27, 2023
Indigenous Justice|
+2 Issues
Tribal Regalia
Published: April 27, 2023 Graduation from high school is a pivotal, once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Many Indigenous students cannot fully celebrate...