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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Voting Rights.

What are my general rights on Election Day?

If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line – you have the right to vote.

If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.

If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot.

If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline:
English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683
Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682
Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287
For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683

Let People Vote In 2020, we won 28 victories in 21 states and Puerto Rico to safeguard the voting rights of millions of Americans in November. We're not done yet. The election might be behind us, but our work isn’t finished. We’re already preparing for the next election — and the fights before then. Stay tune...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What if I complain and nothing changes?

Unfortunately, taking legal action might be your only option. It is important to talk to an attorney who specializes in employment law. You may submit a request for assistance to the ACLU, at by filling out the s*x discrimination legal intake form.

[Source: https://action.aclu.org/legal-intake/s*x-discrimination-employment]

S*xual Discrimination in Employment | American Civil Liberties Union Equal employment opportunity is critical to gender equality, but workers still experience s*x discrimination at work in both obvious and indirect ways. For example:

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m attending a protest

I want to take pictures or shoot video at a protest

When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. (On private property, the owner may set rules about photography or video.)

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Voting Rights.

The poll worker says my name is not on the list of registered voters

Voters are entitled to a provisional ballot, even if they aren’t in the poll book.
After Election Day, election officials must investigate whether you are qualified to vote and registered. If you are qualified and registered, they will count your provisional ballot.

Let People Vote In 2020, we won 28 victories in 21 states and Puerto Rico to safeguard the voting rights of millions of Americans in November. We're not done yet. The election might be behind us, but our work isn’t finished. We’re already preparing for the next election — and the fights before then. Stay tune...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Break Time for Nursing Mothers

Breastfeeding workers typically need to express milk 2–3 times during an 8-hour workday to maintain their milk production and avoid health complications. Employees who are breastfeeding also require a private, clean space – that’s not a bathroom – to pump. If you do not have a private office or control over when you take your breaks, you may need to request an accommodation from your employer to take regular pumping breaks in a clean, private space. (https://pregnantatwork.org/pregnant-women-pregnancy/breastfeeding-employees/)

[Source: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/nursing-mothers]

Breastfeeding Employees – Pregnant@work Breastfeeding workers typically need to express milk 2–3 times during an 8-hour workday to maintain their milk production and avoid health complications. Employees who are breastfeeding also require a private, clean space – that’s not a bathroom – to pump. If you do not have a private office...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What should I do if I think I am being s*xually harassed?

It is natural to be reluctant to talk about harassment, due to embarrassment or for other reasons, like fear that you might be punished. But if you do not tell your employer about the harassment, it may harm your ability to later bring a legal claim. Also, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against you. One way to feel safer is to come forward with a group. A harasser often does not limit his/her behavior to just one person; talk to your co-workers and see if they are facing the same behavior.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m attending a protest

What happens if the police issues an order to disperse the protest?

Individuals must receive clear and detailed notice of a dispersal order, including how much time they have to disperse, the consequences of failing to disperse, and what clear exit route they can follow, before they may be arrested or charged with any crime.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What to do if you are discriminated against

If your employer is interfering with your rights to leave under the FMLA, you can complain to the U.S. Department of Labor, or file a lawsuit.

If you’re facing discrimination because you are a new parent or because of your caregiving responsibilities, you can file a discrimination charge with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and/or the parallel state agency.

If you feel uncomfortable or harassed, you should report the unwelcome behavior to your human resources department.

If your employer attempts to fire or retaliate against you after you complain about discriminatory unfair treatment when you return to work, you are entitled to file a retaliation complaint, either with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal Department of Labor, or both, as well as seeking relief in court.

You should consult an attorney if you think you’re being retaliated against.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What should I do if I think I am being s*xually harassed?

Keep a record of the harassment and other negative treatment. As soon as possible, write down what happened – what was said or done, who was present, where you were, and when it occurred. It is helpful to do so in a text message to yourself or other method that will date and time-stamp your notes. Do not use your employer’s computer or your company email to make these records.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m attending a protest

What happens if the police issues an order to disperse the protest?

If officers issue a dispersal order, they must provide a reasonable opportunity to comply, including sufficient time and a clear, unobstructed exit path.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Voting Rights.

If you are turned away or denied a provisional ballot, call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE or 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español).

Find My State or Local Election Office Website | USAGov Visit your state’s election office website for state-wide voting guidance.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What should I do if I think I am being s*xually harassed?

If your employer does not have formal policies against harassment, inform your employer’s human resources department or a supervisor. If you are a member of a union, tell your union representative.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

I'm taking parental leave or returning to work after having a child

Federal law forbids covered employers from treating workers worse than others or harassing them harassing workers based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, or because of gender stereotypes related to caregiving. That includes discriminating against you because you are breastfeeding or because you have just given birth, or because of your caregiving obligations.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m attending a protest

What happens if the police issues an order to disperse the protest?

Shutting down a protest through a dispersal order must be law enforcement’s last resort. Police may not break up a gathering unless there is a clear and present danger of riot, disorder, interference with traffic, or other immediate threat to public safety.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Voting Rights. I am a voter with a disability.

You can bring a family member, friend, or another person of your choice to assist you at the polls. Do not bring your employer, or an agent of your employer or union.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights]

Know Your Rights | Voting Rights | American Civil Liberties Union Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls. For help at the polls, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

I'm taking parental leave or returning to work after having a child

Hourly workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act have the right to pump on the job.

Under the Affordable Care Act, nursing women are entitled to:

Reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child’s birth; and

A place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk.

If you complained about problems with accommodations for pumping, your employer must respond appropriately and fulfill its obligations to provide breaks and a private location to pump each time you need to pump.

You can’t be retaliated against if you complain that your employer is not giving you the ability to pump or about the conditions for pumping.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What should I do if I think I am being s*xually harassed?

If you feel safe doing so, tell the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome and ask that it stop. If you do not feel comfortable confronting the harasser, or if the harassment continues despite your requests, check your employer’s policies regarding harassment, and follow its instructions for filing a complaint.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m attending a protest

Private property owners can set rules for speech on their property. The government may not restrict your speech if it is taking place on your own property or with the consent of the property owner.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Voting Rights. I am a voter with a disability.

A voter with a mental disability cannot be turned away from the polls because a poll worker thinks they are not ‘qualified’ to vote.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights]

Know Your Rights | Voting Rights | American Civil Liberties Union Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls. For help at the polls, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

I'm taking parental leave or returning to work after having a child

Employers can offer a period of paid disability leave to employees who have given birth to recover from childbirth. But if your employer offers paid (or unpaid) parental leave for childcare purposes, the same amount of leave must be available for mothers and fathers.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What separates conduct that is merely obnoxious from conduct that is illegal harassment?

Simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not very serious and do not reoccur usually will not be considered unlawful. Harassment is illegal when it is so frequent, widespread, or severe that it affects your job, unreasonably interferes with your work performance, or creates a work environment that is intimidating, hostile, or objectively offensive.

Harassment also is illegal where your submission to it – or your rejection of it – is made a condition of your employment or advancement; for instance, if your supervisor promises you a promotion if you sleep with him, or threatens to fire you if you do not. If you are fired or face other negative action because you oppose the harassment, such action also likely violates the law.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m attending a protest

Your rights are strongest in what are known as “traditional public forums,” such as streets, sidewalks, and parks. You also likely have the right to speak out on other public property, like plazas in front of government buildings, as long as you are not blocking access to the government building or interfering with other purposes the property was designed for.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Voting Rights. I am a voter with a disability.

Election officials must provide you with help if it’s possible for them to do so.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights]

Know Your Rights | Voting Rights | American Civil Liberties Union Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls. For help at the polls, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

I'm taking parental leave or returning to work after having a child

If you require absences for follow-ups with your doctor or to deal with childbirth-related medical issues, your employer should treat these absences the same as those of other temporarily-disabled employees.

[Source: https://action.aclu.org/legal-intake/s*x-discrimination-employment]

S*xual Discrimination in Employment | American Civil Liberties Union Equal employment opportunity is critical to gender equality, but workers still experience s*x discrimination at work in both obvious and indirect ways. For example:

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

Is s*xual harassment necessarily “s*xual” in nature?

Harassment does not have to be motivated by s*xual desire or be s*xual in nature to be unlawful. S*xual harassment can include statements that belittle someone based on their s*x, a policy that disadvantages a group based on s*x (regardless of intent), or an environment that is hostile toward members of the disadvantaged s*x. This includes hostility directed at you because of your s*xual orientation, your gender identity, or because you do not conform to stereotypes about how someone of your s*x should look or act. Harassment based on other s*x-based traits, like pregnancy or breastfeeding, also is unlawful. It can be illegal regardless of whether the perpetrator and victim are of the same s*x or different s*xes.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m organizing a protest.

What to do if you believe your rights have been violated

When you can, write down everything you remember, including the officers’ badge and patrol car numbers and the agency they work for.

Get contact information for witnesses.

Take photographs of any injuries.

Once you have all of this information, you can file a written complaint with the agency’s internal affairs division or civilian complaint board.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Voting Rights. I am a voter with a disability.

Election officials (including poll workers) must make reasonable accommodations as needed to help you vote.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights]

Know Your Rights | Voting Rights | American Civil Liberties Union Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls. For help at the polls, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

Workers covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for pregnancy-related reasons, including for prenatal visits, recovery from childbirth, or to care for your spouse or a new child. Other state laws may offer greater protections.

Under FMLA, you can use your accrued vacation or sick days for pregnancy- and childbirth-related reasons.

Once you return to work, if you are covered under FMLA your employer must reinstate you to the same position you held prior to your pregnancy (or one of similar pay and level).

[Source: https://action.aclu.org/legal-intake/s*x-discrimination-employment]

S*xual Discrimination in Employment | American Civil Liberties Union Equal employment opportunity is critical to gender equality, but workers still experience s*x discrimination at work in both obvious and indirect ways. For example:

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : S*x Discrimination

What kind of conduct is considered s*xual harassment?

S*xual harassment is a form of s*x discrimination. There are many kinds of conduct that may be defined as s*xual harassment. These include unwelcome s*xual advances or requests for s*xual favors, or other unwanted conduct of a s*xual nature. Such conduct may be physical, ranging from massages or hugs to s*xual assault and r**e. It can consist of verbal conduct, like vulgar jokes or discussions about s*x. It can be visual, such as po*******hy, graffiti, or s*xual gestures. Unwanted communication, like emails or text messages, or conduct directed at you on social media, also may be considered harassment.

Be aware that harassment need not target you specifically to be unlawful. And the harasser’s intention – such as to be humorous or to pay a compliment – also does not affect whether the conduct is illegal.

S*xual harassment can be perpetrated by co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors who don’t have direct authority over you. Harassers also may be third parties, like a customer, vendor, or independent contractor like a consultant.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/s*x-discrimination]

Know Your Rights | S*x Discrimination | American Civil Liberties Union S*x discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favorably because of that person’s s*x, which includes s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition (including lactation), or a s*x stereotype. Learn more here about your right to be protected ag...

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS : Protesters’ Rights. I’m organizing a protest.

Do I need a permit?

If the permit regulations that apply to your protest require a fee for a permit, they should allow a waiver for those who cannot afford the charge.

[Source: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights]

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out i...