Know Your Rights

When interacting with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) it's important to know your rights.

Students, regardless of immigration status, do not check their rights at the schoolhouse doors.

With the clock ticking down to Election Day, it’s never been more important to finalize your voting plan to ensure your voice is heard.

There are various state and federal laws that protect public school students’ rights to wear tribal regalia during commencement.

The right to join with fellow citizens in protest or peaceful assembly is critical to a functioning democracy.

The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." This is true for other fundamental rights, as well.

This overview is designed to help you understand what is happening in court and what you might need to do.

When an elected official blocks a constituent from accessing their social media pages it may be an unconstitutional restriction on the constituent’s right to free speech under the First Amendment.

El voto es uno de nuestros derechos fundamentales más antiguos, pero las leyes de votación están cambiando constantemente. En algunos casos, es para mejor. Por ejemplo, una docena de estados han ampliado el acceso a votar por correo para algunas elecciones.