Know your rights materials from expert organizations!

ACLU Southern California

American Civil Liberties Union - Southern California Chapter

An organization dedicated to defending every American's constitutional rights.

Know Your Rights guidance for:

Interactions with law enforcement and government agencies;
LGBTQ students in California public schools;
Transgender and Nonbinary people in gyms and spas;
Paid leave in California.

Visit ACLU Southern California

CHIRLA

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles

An organization that works to protect the legal and human rights of immigrants in the United States.

Advice and tools for:

immigrant interactions with ICE and law enforcement in a variety of settings.

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National Lawyers Guild

National Lawyers Guild

An organization dedicated to defending the legal and human rights of working class and marginalized peoples around the world and here in the United States. They work to ensure that the law prioritizes people over property.

Know Your Risks trainings for:

protestors;
student protestors.

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CAIR

Council on American-Islamic Relations

An organization that works to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

Know Your Rights guidance geared towards preventing and dealing with religious discrimination in a variety of settings:

As a Student;
As an Employee;
With Law Enforcement;
While Traveling;
After a Hate Crime/Incident;
While Protesting.

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California Department of Industrial Relations

Employee rights handbook that explains basic workplace protections for employees in California and contact information if your rights are violated or you become unemployed.

Link to CA Dept. of Ind. Relations Employee Handbook