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Know Your Rights
Dec 20, 2022
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Know Your Rights: Student Searches & Investigations

Here, we provide basic information about when K-12 public school administrators or law enforcement officers—including school resource officers—can search public school students or their belongings, or question them about their conduct.
Know Your Rights
Mar 23, 2021
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When do I have to give my name or address to law enforcement in Massachusetts?

Know Your Rights
May 22, 2019
Know Your Rights on lawn sign
  • Free Speech and Expression

Know Your Rights: Political Signs on Private Property

What you need to know about putting up signs on your personal property.
Know Your Rights
Mar 19, 2019
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  • Immigrants' Rights

Know Your Rights: Immigrants

Know your rights when interacting with police or immigration officers.
Know Your Rights
Mar 19, 2019
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  • Free Speech and Expression

Know Your Rights: General Guidance for Demonstrations and Protests

Know Your Rights
Mar 19, 2019
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  • Free Speech and Expression

Know Your Rights: Social Media Censoring by Government Officials

Know Your Rights
Mar 11, 2019
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  • Freedom of Religion and Belief

Know Your Rights: Discrimination Against Muslims

Know Your Rights
Mar 11, 2019
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Know Your Rights: If You Are Questioned by the FBI or Police

Know Your Rights
Mar 11, 2019
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Know Your Rights: Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem