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Mount Vernon, Illinois

Protests in Mount Vernon

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Know your rights at a protest
  • You have the right to peacefully protest on public sidewalks, streets with a permit, and parks.
  • You can photograph and record anything in plain view in public, including police.
  • If stopped, ask "Am I free to go?" If yes, walk away calmly. You can stay silent.
  • Don't consent to searches of you or your phone. Say so clearly; don't resist.
  • Write a lawyer's number on your arm. Bring water, ID, a charged phone, and a buddy.

General information, not legal advice. More from the ACLU.