Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws.
The phrase “knowledge is power” is certainly true when protecting your rights. The ACLU-D.C. has easy-to-use resources of “Know Your Rights” materials to help District residents understand their rights and react effectively when their rights are under threat.
If you believe your civil liberties or civil rights were violated, the best way to request help from the ACLU-D.C. is online at acludc.org/help
