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A lawyer's right to protest


Know Your Rights | Protesters' Rights | ACLU

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest ... Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer ...

A lawyer's right to protest: Considerations and risks

By Sara Lander. The First Amendment of the Constitution permits lawyers to participate in peaceful protests, and the Model Rules of ...

Protest Lawyering - Georgetown Law

INTRODUCTION. A superficial search of the term “lawyers as protestors” suggests that lawyers serve a limited role in protest movements.

Your Rights at a Protest | ACLU of Missouri

The First Amendment protects many forms of expression, including the right to free speech, participating in demonstrations like protests and marches, ...

Know Your Rights - Protesting | ACLU of Illinois

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place ...

Your Rights While Protesting - Council on American-Islamic Relations

If police insist on arresting you, you have the right to remain silent and you should remain silent until you have and speak with an attorney. If do not have an ...

Know Your Rights: Free Speech, Protests & Demonstrations

But this right doesn't extend to libel, slander, obscenity, "true threats," or speech that incites imminent violence or law- breaking. If you grab a megaphone ...

Being a Lawyer Ally in the Fight for Justice - Jacqui Ford Law

In the context of protests and public demonstrations, a lawyer ally attends these events not to take part in the protest or intervene, but to observe what is ...

Mass Defense Program | National Lawyers Guild

... law students, and lawyers providing legal support ... lawyers providing legal support for protests and movements fighting for progressive social change.

Participating in a Protest? Know Your Rights and Risks

Demonstration, peaceful protest, and freedom of expression of one's beliefs, is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The First Amendment ...

Protesting is a Right, But What's Legal and What's Not?

“You can't do anything in a protest that you cannot otherwise do in society,” says Rand. “You can't scream at somebody. You can't get in their ...

Legal Guide for Activists - Animal Legal Defense Fund

The right to protest, demonstrate and speak out is protected in the United States Constitution. The First Amendment to the constitution guarantees the right of ...

Know Your Protest Rights | ACLU of Wisconsin

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to ...

Know Your Protest Rights | ACLU Delaware

The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy. In this moment, we have a right to freely express our political opinions without ...

Protest and Free Speech - People's Law Office

The People's Law Firm defends the rights of protesters, demonstrators, and those arrested expressing their rights of free speech - 773-235-0070.

Your Right to Protest | ACLU of Oregon

You have a constitutionally protected right to engage in peaceful protest in “traditional public forums” such as streets, sidewalks or parks.

Know Your Rights: How to Protest Legally and Safely - Rocket Lawyer

We've answered some important questions you may have about your legal rights as a protester and how to stay safe.

About - The Center for Protest Law and Litigation

With a focus on imposing rules or court orders to ban illegal police tactics and prevent recurrence, establishing personal accountability, and full compensation ...

Know Your Rights | Black Legal Action Centre

The following is a summary of your constitutionally protected rights to protest peacefully. Your right to participate in peaceful demonstrations, protests, ...

Know Your Risks (KYRs) - National Lawyers Guild

Having only knowledge of legal rights is not enough, since the rights are rarely guaranteed in protests and political actions. ... Non-Discrimination Policy: The ...