2020 protests ➔ Stop Talking Before It's Too Late!!
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6 slides acting as a know-your-rights primer during the Black Lives Matter protests in June. Originally at https://www.instagram.com/p/CB3BfC0jwqq/Caption Reads: DON’T TALK TO COPS
NLG NYC brings you this primer in light of further reports of FBI home visits to activists, organizers, and others they suspect have been involved in protest activities. Spread the word and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Art by @ronaldwimberly
Text reads: 1. You don’t have to speak to law enforcement; And it’s dangerous to do so without a lawyer.
2. You don’t have to answer questions about your beliefs, associations, or political activities! These are protected by the FIRST AMENDMENT.
3. Do not open your door to law enforcement. Ask "Do you have a warrant?" If not, communicate through the closed door. The FOURTH AMENDMENT protects your right to deny cops warrantless entry into your home!
4. If agents call or visit, say ONLY "Please give me your names, employer, and a phone number where my lawyer can reach you." It’s safest not to say anything else at all.
The FIFTH AMENDMENT protects your right not to talk to law enforcement, but lying to a federal agent, EVEN BY ACCIDENT, is a federal crime.
5. The SIXTH AMENDMENT protects YOUR RIGHT TO COUNSEL. Once law enforcement knows you are represented they must stop questioning you and contact your attorney. Call your lawyer, or your local chapter of the National Lawyers Guild [nlg.org/chapters], to have an attorney notify law enforcement that you are represented.
6. Be SAFE. Protect YOURSELF and your COMMUNITY.
Exercise your rights to belief, association, and political activity, to deny law enforcement warrantless entry to your home, to remain silent, and to speak to a lawyer!
#blacklivesmatter #police #abolishthepolice #defundthepolice #nyc #nlg
Related people
National Lawyers Guild New York City Chapter (publisher)Ronald Wimberly (artist)
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New York (created)Internet (distributed)