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Protests & Civil Disobedience

A Quick Primer on Protesting

This section outlines how you can effectively demonstrate, protest,
and share your voice. Below are helpful resources and safety tips to follow: 

A Few Key Tips

1) If applicable, use or "donate" your privilege to stand up for people at rallies who are more likely to be targeted by police and opponents of your cause.

-If police are talking with someone or arresting someone, stand nearby to monitor the situation
-Use video to
 record the encounter (this is legal if you are in a public space. State: "I am recording").

2) Always remember to follow the lead of those most affected by what you are protesting.

3) The National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense provides legal observers for protests & legal support for protesters in the event of an arrest. They wear neon green hats. 

4) Know the SF/Bay Area Bay Area Jail Hotline415-285-1011

Protesting Safely

Amnesty International

Safety During Protests

Infographic with basic information about how to stay safe at protests.  

Northern California ACLU

Know Your Rights: Free Speech, Protests, &  Demonstrations in California

Link to page with full guide and one page handout (available in English & Spanish).

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ACLU

Know Your Rights at Demonstrations & Protests

Interactive webpage reviewing your right to demonstrate and what to do if your rights are violated.

We are grateful to all of the advocates and partners in this work.
Collaborators include:

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