📄 NEW RESOURCE: Are you #LGBTQ or #HIV+ and joining in the protests for Black lives? Know Your Rights! Please share widely. #BlackLivesMatter
lambdalegal.org/protesting
➡️ You have the right to participate in protests.
➡️ This is a fundamental right protected by the First Amendment.
➡️ This does not extend to speech or conduct that incites violence. #KnowYourRights
➡️ Go with a trusted friend or org.
➡️ Wear a mask!
➡️ Pack lightly.
➡️ Bring ID, prescriptions in original bottles & medical supplies you may need. #KnowYourRights
➡️ Bring WATER (chilled is better) to flush eyes in case of gas/pepper spray.
➡️ Write 2 phone numbers on your body: personal contact & number of local legal support (@NLGnews list: nlg.org/chapters/)
➡️ Keep phone OFF or on Airplane mode. Don't post pics/vids on social.
Arrested?
➡️ Try to remain calm. Do not resist or touch any police officers.
➡️ You will be searched.
➡️ You have right to remain silent, USE IT! Do not share anything more than name, DOB, address.
➡️ "I want to speak to a lawyer" + 🤐 #KnowYourRights
➡️ Held on bail? There are many bail funds that can be contacted by yr lawyer or contact, incl. @LGBTQ_Freedom
➡️ You do NOT have to disclose medical info like #HIV status to police!
➡️ Police cannot legally deny you medication or care. (does not mean they won't) #KnowYourRights
➡️ Police cannot legally search you to assign you a gender! 🗣️ "I do not consent to this search"
➡️ Be prepared to be jailed with people of your gender assigned at birth regardless of your wishes or ID.
➡️ If jailed: Ask to be placed with the gender where you will feel safest. Ask to be moved for safety concerns.
➡️ Try to enlist others detained to support your requests.
➡️ You can request placement in unit for vulnerable individuals; but could mean risky isolation cell.
Once released?
➡️ Write down EVERYTHING you can remember! Descriptions, badge numbers, etc.
➡️ Take pics of injuries!
➡️ Contact us if you were mistreated due to orientation, gender ID/expression or HIV status: lambdalegal.org/help #KnowYourRIghts
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