Know Your Rights - Free Speech, Protests, and Demonstrations in California

You have the right to speak out. Both the California Constitution and the First Amendment to the United States Constitution protect your right to free expression. But there are many questions you face when you decide to organize and speak out. When do you need a police permit? Are there things you cannot say or do? Are there any limitations on when or where you can demonstrate? What about civil disobedience? This guide will help answer these questions - use the links on the right to learn more.

You might also want to print out this one-page PDF »

Are you a college student at a public university in California? This related 2-page Know Your Rights guide specifically addresses your right to practice civil disobedience on campus.

Civil Disobedience at Public Universities »

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