KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Protests & Demonstrations
Last updated: August 19, 2025 11:32 am
Know your rights when it comes to protests, marches and demonstrations.
See the "documents" box below for a printable version of this pamphlet. If you have additional questions or need legal assistance, talk to an attorney or contact the ACLU of RI.
If you are looking for information about what to do if you are arrested, please see What to Do if You're Stopped by Police, Immigration or the FBI.
Last Updated: June 2020
The information below should not be taken as legal advice. If you have additional questions, or if you feel your rights have been violated, please contact the ACLU of RI.
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