Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution 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.

Know Your Rights. Federal policies affecting people seeking asylum in the United States are changing rapidly. The following resources describe how the U.S. asylum system works in …

Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can go bad quickly. Here we describe what the law requires and also offer strategies for handling police encounters. We want to be clear: …

The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, created in 1957 by the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all persons in the …

Contact the EEOC promptly if you suspect discrimination. Do not delay, because there are strict time limits for filing a charge of discrimination (180 or 300 days, depending on where you live/ …

The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster, prepared by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), summarizes these laws and explains how …

Jan 9, 2025 · Immigrant Rights Workshops (IRW) The City is partnering with community organizations to help currently residing and newly arrived immigrants know their basic legal …

Know Your Rights as a Worker. The NYS Department of Labor is committed to protecting and promoting workers' safety & health, wages, and working conditions by providing education, …

Know Your Rights. Every American should enjoy equal rights without discrimination based on race. It's critical that we understand the laws, court system, and the judges that determine …

Works with immigration lawyers to provide immigrant-focused know your rights trainings for community organizations, faith groups, public and private events. Trainings cover the basics of …