Americans believe in and value the civil and constitutional rights that we have fought to create and protect over many generations. From the War of Independence, which led to the Bill of Rights denied by the King of England, to the civil rights movement, these rights ensure that all individuals are free from government abuse. We have the freedom to choose whom to marry, when to start a family, access to quality education and healthcare, the right to earn a fair wage, and the ability to tell the government and our elected leaders what we want and what we want to see stopped.
Our constitutional rights, like freedom of speech, assembly, and due process, are the cornerstones of our democracy. They protect individuals from government overreach and ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in civic life. There are those who are intent on driving division and disenfranchising people of their civil rights, including punishing people who fight for what is right and legal under the law.
Coalition Know Your Rights – Peaceful Protest and Protest Safety Resources (PDF)
This is a living document intended to collect publicly available resources primarily from Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights coalition members on how to peacefully protest and how to stay safe while protesting.
Defense of Civil Rights Talking Points (PDF)
Throughout history, our freedoms and rights have included the right to see a judge, to vote, to protest, and to speak out against injustice.