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What Rights Do You Have During a Traffic Stop in California?
Talking through probable cause and unwarranted searches with a San Diego civil rights attorney
Protesting is a Right, But What's Legal and What's Not?
Civil rights attorneys’ legal advice on this foundational American exercise
Business Closings, Gatherings and Stay-at-Home Orders
New York civil rights lawyers weigh in
Was I a Victim of Police Brutality or Misconduct?
When Pennsylvania police are observing due process, and when they violate civil rights
What Constitutes Excessive Force by Oregon Police?
How it's defined, and how to protect your civil rights
Can I Get Evicted in Idaho During COVID-19?
Due to the pandemic, the state has issued a temporary moratorium on evictions
How to Sue If You're Assaulted by Police or Prison Guards
Your civil rights when it comes to police brutality in Massachusetts
Can I Sue for Abuse in Prison or Jail?
What warrants legal action, what to prove, and how to pursue it in Illinois
How do I know if my vote is being obstructed in Ohio?
Protect your rights by understanding common ways your vote can be denied
What is Considered Excessive Force by an Officer?
How Virginia defines police misconduct, and how to seek justice
Masterpiece Theater
Parsing the recent Supreme Court decision on gay rights and religious freedom
What Constitutes Police Misconduct?
When can you file suit against law enforcement in North Carolina
How to Exercise Your Right to Vote in Iowa
Even with accommodating voting laws, Iowans should understand their rights
An Election Law Primer for Coloradoans
Voters can protect their civil right by understanding the law
What You Need to Vote in Florida Elections
Early registration, identification and provisional ballots in Florida
What are the Rules for Student Protests and Walkouts?
How New York youths can exercise their First Amendment rights
The Ways You Can Break the Law by Protesting
The First Amendment isn’t all-encompassing when assembling in Georgia
What Does ?Plead the Fifth? Mean?
A constitutional primer if you’re in the position to submit to questioning
Getting an Unflattering Internet Post Taken Down
Working with sites and posters to remove defamatory information online
The Process to Report Police Misconduct
The paths to take, or perhaps reconsider, in Minnesota
Why Police Misconduct Cases Often Don’t Make it to Trial
The process to seek justice in Minnesota courts
Infringing on the Public's Right to Know
Washington juggles open meeting laws and privacy concerns
Freedom of the Press for Students in Washington
New Voices laws give protections against media censorship
Can Students Walk Out Without Punishment?
What is and isn’t protected speech in Texas public schools
Felons in Florida Can't Vote
But that may be changing
Challenging the Baltimore Curfew
The city has the strictest curfew laws in the country. Here’s what you should know
What Speech Isn't Protected?
Fighting words, inciting violence and hate speech
Does Law Enforcement Need a Warrant to Search Your Cellphone?
Warrant requirements and civil rights violations with mobile devices
There's Something Happening Here
How to avoid running afoul of the law while protesting in NYC
Navigating D.C. Gun Laws
The district issues its first gun permits, but the process is under fire