Situations

• At a protest

  What you can say and do if you are stopped, questioned, or threatened with arrest at a protest.

• Being questioned by police

  What you can say and do if police are asking you questions, whether on the street, in a car, or at a station.

• Searched by police

  What you can say and do if a police officer wants to search you, your bag, your car, or your home.

• Turned away from voting

  What to do if a poll worker says you cannot vote, your name is not on the list, or you do not have the right ID.

These cards are starting points, not legal advice. Each one names the constitutional amendments it draws on and links to the full text. If you need a lawyer, contact your state's ACLU affiliate or a public defender.