Know Your Rights

Everyone has basic rights under the state and federal constitutions and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

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Know Your Rights
Feb 20, 2025
Know Your Rights
  • Immigration Enforcement & Detention|
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Know Your Rights When Approached by Immigration Officials in New Jersey

Know Your Rights
Oct 15, 2024
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  • Police & Law Enforcement|
  • +1 Issue

What To Do If You're Stopped by Police in New Jersey

Know Your Rights
Oct 01, 2024
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Know Your Protest Rights

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

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Know Your Rights
Feb 28, 2018
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  • Students' & Youth Rights|
  • +2 Issues

Student Walkouts and Political Speech at School

Know Your Rights
Jan 03, 2017
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It's Prom and Graduation Season... Know Your Rights!

Know Your Rights
Dec 31, 2016
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  • Students' & Youth Rights|
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New Jersey Students: Know Your Rights With Police

Know Your Rights
Oct 16, 2011
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A Guide to the New Jersey Sunshine Law