If you have been arrested while protesting and are currently locked up, please call First Defense Legal Aid at 1-800-529-7374. If you encounter any problems while applying for a permit to protest, please …

Protests can take many different forms, from individual statements to mass political demonstrations.

Oct 22, 2025 · Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets. By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU's …

Oct 8, 2025 · Protesting is fundamental to the American spirit—from the Boston Tea Party in 1773 to the March on Washington in 1963 to the Women's March in 2017, people have marched for equality, …

Jun 11, 2025 · We’ve now updated this guide to include advice specific to mass action, your rights and protections as a US citizen, protesting in or around government property, and laws around defacing …

A state lawmaker from North Texas says he's going to try again in 2026 to pass a law that bans social media for children under 16. Republican State Representative Jared Patterson of Frisco tried passi

Dec 30, 2025 · One protesting strategy has been shown time and again to be most effective in the US: nonviolence. The seminal example of this is the civil rights movement, said Robb Willer, professor of …

It is a means for individuals to raise a strong, collective voice before policymakers who hold their lives and well-being in the balance. Explore and use these protest resources compiled by AFSC and …

People have a right to protest peacefully, and states have a duty to respect, facilitate and protect this right. This means they shouldn’t interfere with protests, unless there is a legitimate threat to the …

20 hours ago · Why thousands are protesting ICE in the US: 3 key reasons behind the rallies explained Thousands protest ICE across the US after Renee Nicole Good’s killing, demanding accountability ...