Civic Engagement

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets. This guide is particularly useful for those attending or organizing a protest, for those interested in documenting protests, and for those stopped by the police while protesting.

Created by the National Lawyers Guild, this guide breaks down the status of our political and civil freedoms in the context of a public health crisis. Is it legal for the government to shut down protests during a pandemic? What are our rights in regards to digital organizing? Read on to find out.

The American Civil Liberties Union recently created a few short videos and notes on how to keep yourself and your devices safe while protesting police brutality.

Part of the National Police Accountability Project, this guide addresses questions American citizens and non-citizens often have regarding encounters with law enforcement.

How has COVID-19 impacted our digital rights? How can technology empower its users and promote freedom and justice? The Electronic Frontier Foundation's declaration on COVID-19 and digital rights responds to these questions and others related to the intersection of technology, free speech, surveillance, and censorship.