Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. The ACLU of Georgia and ACLU created these resources to empower community members to know their rights in various situations.

Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

DISABILITY RIGHTS

People with disabilities face widespread discrimination, segregation, and exclusion but federal disability rights laws can provide protection.

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FREE SPEECH AND THE RIGHT TO PROTEST

The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy and enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS

Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant and how to express them.

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LGBTQ+ RIGHTS

You have rights as a member of the LGBTQ community.

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PRISONER RIGHTS

Prisoners have the right to be protected against discrimination and abuse in prison.

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RACE, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN-BASED DISCRIMINATION

You have the right to be free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or national origin, and how the law protects you.

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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

You have the right to express your religion and beliefs.

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SEX DISCRIMINATION

You have the right to be protected against sex discrimination and what to do if your rights are violated.

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STOPPED BY POLICE

Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can go bad quickly.

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STUDENTS' RIGHTS

The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.” 

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VOTER RIGHTS

You can exercise your voter rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.

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