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Nov 27, 2018
Know Your Rights: Stopped by the Police in Connecticut
You have the right to remain alive and to have your rights respected by police, who are government employees and are supposed to uphold the Constitution. If you are stopped by police in Connecticut, know your rights.
Nov 26, 2018
Know Your Rights: Trans People Who Are Incarcerated in Connecticut
If you are a trans person who is incarcerated in a Connecticut Department of Correction facility, know your rights.
Aug 14, 2018
Know Your Rights: Voting and IDs in Connecticut
The right to vote is a fundamental part of our democracy. Under Connecticut law, you do not need a photo ID, such as a driver's license, to vote.
Jun 21, 2017
Know Your Rights: Recording the Police
Taking photographs and videos of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is your constitutional right. That includes police officials carrying out their duties. Learn more about your rights--and how to protect them--by downloading our quick one-page guide.
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