Know Your Rights

Protest rights and safety

Stay safe and know your rights.

Your Rights with Immigration Agents on Trains and Buses

You have rights when approached by immigration agents on trains and buses

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Wallet Card: Your Rights With the Police

What to do when you are stopped by the police

Have you ever asked yourself, "What are my rights?" We have answers. What do I do if I'm stopped by the police? What if ICE comes to my house? What are my rights as a student in school? Where can I protest? Learn about your rights before you need them. Download our free guides and resources.

Know Your Rights: Police In Schools

Many schools have police officers stationed on campus. Other schools may call police to respond to particular situations. Even though you are in school, you still have rights when interacting with police.

Know Your Rights: Student Political Speech, Protest, and Walkouts

This guide gives general information about student speech and protest in public K-12 schools in Washington. It is not intended to provide legal advice.

Guide to School Board Advocacy in Washington

This publication is designed to serve as a tool for students, parents, guardians, and other community members who want to communicate and advocate before their school board.

Free Speech Rights of K-12 Public School Teachers in Washington State

Learn about Free Speech Rights of K-12 Public School Teachers in Washington State

Your Rights Under the Freedom of Information Act

This guide provides information about the people’s right to access government records and documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Your right to access court files under General Rules 31 and 31.1

This guide provides information about Washingtonians’ right to access court files under General Rules 31 and 31.1

Wallet Card: Know Your Protest & Demonstration Rights

Wallet card covering your protest and demonstration rights

Know Your Rights: Disability Rights

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

A guide designed to help transgender individuals understand their legal rights in Washington

A helpful guide answering many common questions about practical legal issues for transgender individuals to understand their legal rights in Washington State.

Transparent Government: Your Rights to Access Official State Records and Documents.

Learn about your rights to access official state records and documents

Know Your Rights

Protest rights and safety

Stay safe and know your rights.

Your Rights with Immigration Agents on Trains and Buses

You have rights when approached by immigration agents on trains and buses

Wallet Card: Your Rights With the Police

What to do when you are stopped by the police

Know Your Rights: Police In Schools

Know Your Rights: Student Political Speech, Protest, and Walkouts

Guide to School Board Advocacy in Washington

Free Speech Rights of K-12 Public School Teachers in Washington State

Your Rights Under the Freedom of Information Act

Your right to access court files under General Rules 31 and 31.1

Wallet Card: Know Your Protest & Demonstration Rights

Know Your Rights: Disability Rights

A guide designed to help transgender individuals understand their legal rights in Washington

Transparent Government: Your Rights to Access Official State Records and Documents.

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Racial justice and free speech resources

Resources for administrators, teachers, parents, and students on racial justice and free speech

Protest rights and safety

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