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Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons
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Federal laws protect people in jails and prisons.
By: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
Frequently Asked Questions About Police Encounters
(Separate Website)
13 questions and answers about police stops, searches, arrests and misconduct.
By: Flex Your Rights
History of the Fourth Amendment
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Learn about the Fourth Amendment to the United States Consitution.
By: GPO Access
The Police & Your Rights
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers about police issues from the American Bar Association's Division for Public Education.
What To Do If Questioned By Police, FBI, Customs Agents or Immigration Officers
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Do you have to answer questions? Do you need a lawyer? Do you have to agree to a search?
By: National Lawyers Guild & ACLU
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