Know your rights
Loving your neighbor includes knowing the rights that protect them, and you. Plain answers for the moments that matter.
Free Constitution The Constitution, in plain English Every word of the original, a plain version beside it, and the exact words to say when your rights matter. Your rightsVotingCivics Open Free Constitution (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) All resources ›
What to say, when it happens
Each card starts with the exact words to say, then what to do and not do.
Free Constitution Being questioned by police What to say, and when you can stay silent. See what to say (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution Searched by police Your bag, your car, your phone, your home. See what to say (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution At school When staff want to search you, question you, or punish what you said. See what to say (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution At work Which rights you have at work, and which laws may help. Read it (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution Immigration agents at the door What to say and do, whatever your status. See what to say (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution Recording police What courts have said, and how to do it without interfering. Read it (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution Posting online What free speech does and doesn’t protect online. Read it (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution At a protest If you are stopped, questioned or threatened with arrest. See what to say (opens Free Constitution in a new tab)
Learn it in a few minutes
Short guided paths, good for young adults and civics class.
Free Constitution Your rights in 10 minutes The five protections people use most. Start 10 min (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution First-time voter Registering, ID, and what to do if you’re turned away. Start (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution How the government works Who makes laws, who carries them out, who interprets them. Start (opens Free Constitution in a new tab) Free Constitution Civics test basics The founding documents and big ideas civics tests ask about. Start (opens Free Constitution in a new tab)
Rights for families
At work after a baby, at school for your child, and at work if you’re neurodivergent.
Mama Shepherd Pumping at work Your federal right to time and a private place to pump. Read on Mama Shepherd (opens Mama Shepherd in a new tab) Mama Shepherd Your child’s rights at school IEPs, 504 plans, and how to ask for an evaluation. Read on Mama Shepherd (opens Mama Shepherd in a new tab) MOEx Accommodations at work What autistic and ADHD adults can ask for. Read on MOEx (opens MOEx in a new tab)
These pages explain what the law generally says. They aren’t legal advice. For your own situation, talk with a lawyer or your local legal aid.
More help
Other sections, and a person to talk to.
- For kids Stories, games that teach, calm games
- New mothers The first year, for the baby and for you
- Autistic, ADHD and neurodivergent For parents, teens and adults
- Young adults Purpose, doubt, work, money and love
- Faith at home Bedtime, meals and Sunday with your kids
- Talk with a pastor You don’t need to be a member