Know Your Rights

Protest rights and safety

Stay safe and know your rights.

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.
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Know Your Rights: Street Speech

Can I pass out flyers in a mall? Talk to visitors to a farmers market? Speak on the grounds of a college campus? Download our guide to your free speech rights in public places.

Countering Initiative Petition Signature-Gatherers

A number of people have asked us: “If we see someone soliciting signatures for an initiative we strongly oppose, what can we do to discourage people from signing?” This paper provides some guidance.
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Is My Client Eligible to Vacate an Adult Criminal Conviction?

Many people with a criminal record want to “expunge” or “clear” their criminal histories. While Washington law does not permit the destruction of adult, conviction records, some people may be eligible to “vacate” a conviction record, which allows them to legally claim that they were never convicted.
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Equal Access Act

Many schools allow students to form clubs, like a drama club or a debate club. Under the law, schools cannot discriminate against student clubs, like Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) for example, simply because they disagree with the message or purpose of a club. This document provides information about the federal Equal Access Act and protections for student clubs.

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