The housing equality center of pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization leading the effort to eliminate. These benefits may be claimed as long as a disability and wage loss continue. As a voter in minnesota, you have many rightsget to know them. Here we describe what the law requires and also offer strategies for handling police encounters. Be paid fairly be free from discrimination be free from sexual harassment and sexual exploitation have a.
The contents of this booklet do not constitute legal advice. Staff are responsible to act in a manner that protects your rights when they provide services to you. If you have an encounter with police or a resource officer, you can protect yourself. You have the right to have a lawyer present during any interview. A summary of your rights under the fair credit reporting act.
Know your rights printouts in anticipation of the potential for ice raids in communities around new york state, the nyic wants to ensure service providers and community members have access to information about their rights when interacting with ice, and access to service providers. To be allowed to enter your home, ice must have a warrant signed by a judge. Remember what happened, write it down, and tell your parent or guardian keep this card handy. California identity theft victims rights tips for consumers. Department of labor office of labormanagement standards washington, d. Know your rights community toolkit nyc, long island, new. Know your rights have time off work to vote you have a right to take time off work to vote without losing your pay, personal leave, or vacation time. Please see the linked pdf documents in 12 languages that we.
If you have a low credit score or negative credit history, you must be provided with. No matter who is president, everyone living in the u. Know your rights for signaturegathering canvassing and signature gathering are crucial ways for the campaign to get the word out and qualify the voters right to know act for the ballot. Complaints must be filed with the ocrc within six months of the last act of discrimination or harassment. It is important to know your rights as a canvasser and signature gatherer. And we know that in order to make real, meaningful change for trans justice, that change must be. Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can go bad quickly. We believe that all human beings must be treated with dignity and respect. One by one, rights have been enumerated by the supreme court as worthy of constitutional protection regardless of whether governmental interference is the result of state or federal action.
Userra protects the job rights of individuals who voluntarily or involuntarily leave employment positions to undertake military service or certain types of service in the national disaster medical system. This guide is meant to offer some basic advice when interacting with police officers. When you know what the law says, you can better protect yourself, your family, and your community. Rights for individuals on medicationassisted treatment. You have the right to talk to a lawyer before you decide whether to answer questions from law enforcement. During his first weeks as president, donald trump has enacted some alarming and draconian executive orders. You can get copy of your cori report from the department of criminal justice information. This dhs public charge regulation does not affect all immigrants.
Know your rights as an immigrant english and spanish. For assistance in filing a complaint, or for any other. Know your rights as an immigrant english and spanish afsc has a long history of accompanying, supporting, and learning from immigrant and refugee communities. When dealing with the police, it is important to know what your rights are. I will continue to exercise my right to remain silent and to refuse to answer your questions. Know your rights everyone has certain basic rights, no matter. Know your rights everyone has certain basic rights, no matter who is president november 10, 2016 by now everyone knows that donald trump has been elected president of the united states and will begin to serve his term in january 2017. Know your rights everyone has basic rights under the u.
Center for substance abuse treatment, substance abuse and mental health services administration, 2009. You have the right national lawyers guild human rights. United states department of education office for civil rights know your rights. What corrupt politicians and lawyers dont want you to know about traffic courts. Know your rights we have written this to help you understand some of your rights if you are questioned by government agents.
Using your employersponsored health plan to cover services this resource describes the mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008 for people with employersponsored health plans who need treatment for mental andor substance use disorders. Identity theft is taking someones personal information and using it for an unlawful purpose, such as opening credit accounts or making charges on the victims account. It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer if you are considering answering any questions. Carry a knowyourrights card and show it if an immigration officer stops you. Know your rights manuals for detained immigrants national. You have the right to vote if you are in line to vote anytime before 8 p.
For example, you do not have to answer any questions about where you are going, where you are traveling from, what you are doing, or where you live. For servicemembers, trouble with your personal finances can put your duty status, potential promotions and even your military career in jeopardy. No matter how you get medicare, you have certain rights and protections designed to. All the addresses and contact information you need for any of these options can be found at the back of this packet. But we all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and it is more important than ever to know our rights and work for justice. If you wish to exercise your right to remain silent, say so out loud. This card has been provided as a public service by the. Laws, court decisions, and advocacy tips to protect transgender prisoners this guide identi. However, if bad situations happen, you have rights and you can get help. The information in this aclu of colorado know your rights handbook is meant. Know what to do if you are stopped, searched, arrested, or injured by law enforcement. You should be careful in the way you speak when approached by the police, fbi, or ins, and you should talk to a lawyer before you answer questions. We rely on the police to keep our communities safe, and to treat us fairly.
To help ensure americas commitment to justice for all, the american bar association commission on immigration has produced an updated version of know your rights, an educational video for the more than 400,000 men and women held in immigration detention facilities across the country each year. This means that your doctors recommended treatment isnt covered by insurance or that coverage is limited. However, you cannot assume officers will behave in a way that protects your safety or that they will respect. When you receive mental health services your rights are protected by michigan s mental health code and many other federal and state laws. Know your rights we are confident that you will have a rewarding stay in the united states. Amendment gives every person the right to remain silent. Law enforcement officers play an important role in our criminal justice system. Understanding title ix for campus sexual violence victims you have the right to access the benefits of your education without genderbased or sexual discrimination. Know your rights catholic legal immigration network, inc. A guide to the united states constitution know your rights. Know your rights when receiving mental health services in. Nov 10, 2016 know your rights everyone has certain basic rights, no matter who is president november 10, 2016 by now everyone knows that donald trump has been elected president of the united states and will begin to serve his term in january 2017.
Title ix protects you from discrimination at school title ix of the education amendments of 1972 title ix, 20 u. Know your rights as an immigrant american friends service. Do not open your door unless an ice agent shows you a warrant. The burden of deescalation does not fall on private citizens it falls on police officers.
Wage loss benefits you are entitled to weekly workers compensation benefits if you suffer a wage loss for more than seven consecutive days. None of the information in this resource should be considered legal advice. Get the aclu foundations of californias free mobile justice ca smartphone app available for ios. Title ix requires your school to address sexual violence title ix of the education amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discriminationwhich includes sexual violencein educational programs and activities.
The 16page primer advises people of their rights when confronted by fbi agents or the department of homeland security. Know your rights manuals for detained immigrants the information in these manuals should not be considered legal advice, and detained immigrants and their loved ones are encouraged to seek qualified legal advice from the national immigrant justice center or another credible organization. All the addresses and contact information you need for any of these options can be. If you feel your rights have been violated, tell your lawyer or contact the aclu of new mexico. Know your rights poster kasich ohio civil rights commission. If you are arrested or taken to a police station, dont. Parity of mental health and substance use benefits with other benefits.
Be paid fairly be free from discrimination be free from sexual harassment and sexual exploitation have a healthy and safe workplace. Know your rights and other information you have rights regardless of your immigration status. Stop you if they believe you committed, are committing, or will commit a crime. The aclu foundation of northern california has created many know your rights guides on a range of issues. Attorneys at the legal action center authored, know your rights. If you havent received the care yet, youve encountered a preauthorization denial. These pocketsized know your rights booklets are designed to be a practical resource for people dealing with law enforcement. These pocketsized knowyourrights booklets are designed to be a practical resource for people dealing with law enforcement. You may be at risk of being deported if you are undocumented, if you are a noncitizen with a criminal history, if you are on parole or have a prior deportation order. Learn about your rights when stopped by the police, and how to stay safe. Do say i want to remain silent and i want to talk to a lawyer. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
New york states credit policy for applicants to statefunded housing a housing providerlandlord cannot automatically deny your application to statefunded rental housing based solely on your credit score or history. If you are arrested or taken to a police station, dont the. If you are the parent or guardian of a student in public elementary or secondary school, including a charter. If you are the parent or guardian of a student in public. If you have already received the care, thats called a claims denial.
Refugees, asylees, survivors of trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes, and other humanitarian immigrants are not affected. At the same time, as we anticipate an increased targeting of immigrants and refugees, we offer these materials in the hope that they provide the information needed for people to protect and defend their rights in the moment. In june 2008, south carolina passed the south carolina illegal immigration reform act. Know your rights when a debt collector calls when a debt collector calls, your best response is to confront the situation headon. It also includes information for noncitizens and minors. Make sure you get the health care services the law says you can get. The card explains that you will remain silent and that you wish to speak with an attorney. Please speak to an immigration attorney or board of immigration appeals bia accredited representative about your particular case. Know your rights everyone has certain basic rights, no. Know your rights ice questioning, home raids, safety planning shiuming cheer know your rights right to education, privacy, enforcement on school grounds emma leheny what can educators do. If you do not understand your rights, or if you have questions about your treatment, you should ask staff. Vrtk know your rights california clean money campaign.
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