#know your rights

[odinsblog]

tw: homophobic slurs

Obviously, I do not agree with the usage of homophobic slurs. It’s not cool. It doesn’t matter if it’s being directed at cops or Republicans or any group that I dislike. If someone uses slurs against an enemy of theirs, then they have probably used it against the group that it’s meant to disparage.

I just wanted to post this because of A) how perfectly she handled the police - you don’t necessarily have to curse, but never ever ever let them enter your home without a warrant B) to show how the police routinely lie about having search warrants + doing sketchy shit for their alleged “safety,” and C) because I truly believe this was a white person, and that + being recorded are literally thee only reasons they stayed polite and didn’t goon squad rush her ass.

White people generally get away with being crass and disrespectful to police officers. Sandra Bland, on the other hand, got murdered for being “too uppity.”

#lol #politics #police #know your rights #two americas #sandra bland

[lesbiansandgayssupporttheminers]

Some anti-immigration enforcement advice from Plymouth Anti-raids.

They are also reporting immigration officers out in Plymouth, so if you are in the area, keep an eye out for them!

#uk politics #immigration #know your rights #anti raids #immigrant rights #immigrant lives matter

[pluggedintosaverockandroll]

YOUR RIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE CLASH: a mini zine made by me!

#the clash #punk #zine #mini zine #know your rights #combat rock #punk zine #fanzine #zines #1982 #kj post #art.kj #kaye's zines #zine maker #lyrics #lyric book

[sontarangaming]

Getting Arrested 101

In light of yesterdays ruling on the Miranda rights, now that the cops don't need to read you your rights, I figure it's as good a time as any to make a crash course post on what to do if you get arrested in the US. Know your rights and how to invoke them, because cops will try and trick you into reneging on them whenever they can. Here's my bible on engaging with police, and feel free to add on if you have other tips.

If you encounter police at all, especially if it's for a protest, engage as little as possible. Protests will sometimes have police liaisons; if they do, deflect the cops onto them. They have training for this. Otherwise, say nothing to them if they don't engage first.

If they engage first, do not escalate. Cops are trained to try and escalate situations. It wins them PR, and it makes it easier for them to justify violence against you and in turn, the other protestors. I don't care how punk you think it is, do not escalate.

When they engage, if you think you're being arrested, ask them in no uncertain terms and demand a clear answer. Say "am I being arrested," and if they evade, repeat it until the answer is no or yes. If it's no, walk away and don't engage further. If it's yes, then:

Shut the fuck up. Say absolutely nothing from this point forward until you reach the station. No matter what they say, no matter how serious or casual the conversation is, you say nothing. Zip. No exceptions. This is especially important to remember because they will try and humiliate you and make the arrest process as difficult as possible to try and make you crack, so do the simplest thing and say nothing.

If you are arrested, once you make it to the station, there's a simple three step process to remember. Exact wording isn't necessary, but try and be close. Remember, you don't want to be Lawyer Dogged. Once again, be as clear as you possibly can.

"Am I being detained?" If no, leave. If yes, then say:

"I invoke my right to have a lawyer present." Any time they try and push on that, you say:

"As I am detained, I invoke my right to remain silent until my lawyer is present."

You want it to be 100% undeniable, in as much of the record as possible, that you were being detained, and therefor you need a lawyer. Otherwise, the cops will retroactively decide you weren't actually held there, and therefor you had no rights to invoke, so get that shit down. And once again, aside from saying #3, shut the fuck up. Same principle applies as #4 on the first list: they will do whatever they can to get you talking, and once they do, they'll say "oh, they decided to not use the lawyer after all because they started talking without one." So do. Not. Budge.

Lastly, some general pieces of advice, both for before and during the arrest process:

If you're going to a protest, the sort of thing where arrests can be planned for, there will likely be an organizer with some experience. They may be able to give you specific advice for that protest with regards to things like ID, liaisons, or any specific protocol. Check with them as well.

If you're in a situation where arrests are likely or expected, especially with a protest, plan accordingly. Power off your phone and deactivate the fingerprint or facial recognition unlock options, or leave it at home entirely. Don't bring anything you wouldn't want to be arrested with. Think carefully about leaving your ID at home, though. John Doe-ing can cause extra trouble for the cops (good), but it's also risky, since it can make it harder for you to pay for bail and can make things harder for you down the line.

Police always lie. Let me repeat. Police. Always. Lie. Again, Police. Always. Lie. This should be your fucking mantra. They will tell you you'll get out easier if you cooperate. They will tell you any information they can find about your friends and family. They will threaten you and them. This is all hollow. Your friends have rights as well. All of this is posturing to get you to talk and incriminate you and your friends. Police always lie.

Every American should know this, but it's especially important for any activist, or advocate. Knowing your rights is the only defense you have against cops, so you need to game that system to keep them from gaming it back.

#tanaposting #miranda rights #politics #know your rights #acab #protest #activist #psa #help girl my notifications

[reality-detective]

Part #1

Understanding the Law Merchant corporate court system. Diagram explains how the maritime system is not under the sovereign Constitution. 🤔

#pay attention #educate yourselves #educate yourself #knowledge is power #reeducate yourself #reeducate yourselves #think about it #think for yourselves #think for yourself #do your homework #do some research #do your own research #ask yourself questions #question everything #know your rights #law #constitutional law #courts #government corruption #understanding

[lunarianbeams]

Extensive protest gear/safety advice from a twitter thread. Additional images from thread will be in a reblog. Images described in read-more and in alt text.

link to full thread (link one)

link to free protest medical book "Riot Medicine" (link two) by Håkan Geijer (link three)

image id: Twitter thread from Gwen Snyder is uncivil @/ gwensnyderPHL

image one: Seeing people share that swim goggles are great against tear gas, which is something I used to believe and advise. Then I learned that blunt force to swim goggles can pop your eyes [out] of their sockets, so please don't wear swim goggles in situations where cops may assault you

image two: First tweet in image states "Plastic lab goggles are the way to go, ideally with ballistics protection so they don't shatter if you take a rubber bullet to the face. Contacts trap tear gas, and according to my ophthalmologist, polycarbonate glasses are your safest bet during protests." Second tweet in image states "A lot of plastic lab goggles are vented to prevent condensation, but you can use clear packing tape to seal them up. Conveniently, you can also leave the tape dangling a bit and then seal it back up when things get heated so condensation is less of a bother."

image three: first tweet in image states "Don't wear hanging jewelry or loose clothes, or anything fash/cops can hang grab and on to. It's best practice to cover your face (N95 it up to protect yourself/others), avoid wearing 'unique' or custom attire, and conceal tattoos. Wear your shoes that you can run in." second tweet in image states "You don't need a special solution to clean tear gas out of people's eyes. Water or saline in a cheap peri bottle is a godsend. Be careful not to touch the peri bottle to anyone's eyes directly if you're treating multiples, you don't want to be spreading infection inadvertently."

image four: first tweet in image states "Wet wipes are your friend. Clean any tear gas-exposed skin thoroughly and ASAP. I couldn't chop jalapenõs for at least a month after the 2020 gassings, my skin would burn just being around the oil in the air." second tweet in image states "Remove any tear gas-contaminated clothing ASAP. Keep it in a sealed plastic bag (ideally outside) until you can wash it (ideally multiple times). This is especially true if you have asthma or if you have pets - your clothes can give off chemicals that pets are very sensitive to."

image five: first tweet in image states "If you're thinking about a gas mask, do your research. The good ones are expensive, and there are a bunch of airsoft 'gas masks' that are just costume wear. Respirators and goggles together make a more affordable alternative." second tweet in image states "It's possible to reduce tear gas spread by covering a canister with a traffic cone, but the canisters are very hot and can explode, so be careful. DO NOT pick them up to toss them from the crowd unless you are wearing heat-protective gloves. They can burn you."

image six: first tweet in image states "Police will often fire smoke canisters along with tear gas to reduce visibility and increase confusion. There's not much you can do about that, but be aware." second tweet in image states "Tear gas is usually deployed not by a spraying mechanism, but by firing canisters into a crowd. These are heavy, metal projectiles. you do not want to take one to the head, and you should keep your eyes open and be ready to assist in case others do." third tweet states "Tear gas is an abortifacient. Not much you can do about that, but if you're pregnant or TTC [trying to carry] you should be very aware of that reality so you can make informed decisions on the ground."

image seven: first tweet in image states "'Rubber' bullets (also called baton rounds) are regular bullets covered in plastic. They are SUPPOSED to be fired at the ground so they hit people on a lower-impact rebound. In practice, cops will fire them directly at you. They are no joke." second tweet in image states "'Rubber' bullets can blind or maim you, especially when shot directly. Don't minimize the risk. If you take a body hit, ice packs help. When my partner got shot, we iced one site and not the other and the difference was MASSIVE. Consider carrying instant ice packs"

image eight: first tweet in image states "Know your local legal collective scene. If there's an arrest hotline, get that number on your arm in Sharpie. There's no guarantee you'll get a call, but if you do, use it to call them. Have quarters on your person for jail pay phones." second tweet in image states "Assume someone in your group chat is going to forget to lock their phone, and that cops will see what you've said in there. Be super-mindful about potentially incriminating speech." third tweet says "If you're white, mass arrests are really not the time to give police an earful. They'll often try and get their revenge by taking out their anger on the most vulnerable people in custody, especially nonwhite folks."

image nine: first tweet in image states "In my area, we generally recommend having an ID on you if you think you might get arrested (if you're engaging in jail-packing tactics, disregard). It's a personal choice, but it speeds up processing, which means you're less likely to get sent to county for the weekend." second tweet in image states "Don't thank cops at protests. Don't give them hugs and take cute photos with them. They aren't our friends, they use photos of that stuff for feel-good propaganda to counter accountability measures, and it makes the people they target feel like you don't have their back"

image ten: first tweet in image states "Prioritize your ability to run when it comes to footwear, but if you have steel toe shoes/boots that fit that need, that's a plus. Toes are vulnerable to police car trampling, and 'accidental' sideswiping by drivers who hate you and your cause." second tweet in image states "Photos are a complicated subject. Livestreaming is almost always a bad idea, since cops can use those streams to surveil, and since you may accidentally broadcast information that can be sued to identify or prosecute other protesters." third tweet says "Be very careful with night videography / photography at protests. I'm not going to say never do it, but be VERY mindful that folks tend to take more militant action at night and you don't want to accidentally incriminate anyone."

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#protests #roe v wade #healthcare #activism #know your rights #protest tips #blm #reproductive rights #abortion #pro choice #resources #image described #image desc in alt text #resist #if anyone has suggestions/edits for image id lemme know!

[osha-official-2]

Who is protected by OSHA?

The most frequently asked question I recieve is "Am I even covered by OSHA?" It's not always clear who is and isn't covered by OSHA, and there can even be room for interpretation.

The official text on OSHA.gov states:

"The OSH Act covers most private sector employers and their workers, in addition to some public sector employers and workers in the 50 states and certain territories and jurisdictions under federal authority."

In order to fall under OSHA jurisdiction you must be an employee working in the US or a US territory. There are a number of exceptions however. Private sector employees not covered by OSHA are:

"self-employed workers (independent contractors), immediate family members of farm employers, and workers whose hazards are regulated by another federal agency"

Follow this link to see list of other US regulatory agencies

Federal OSHA also does not cover employees of government agencies, which includes: public schools/universities, public transit agencies, and first responders such and firefighters and law enforcement.

However public sector employees are required to be covered in states that have an OSHA approved state plan. The map below shows which states have their own OSHA plans.

(Source: sixfifty.com)

You can visit OSHA.gov/stateplans to learn more about your OSHA coverage

#osha #osha approved #osha compliant #osha official #keepworkerssafe #know your rights

[getinvolvedyoulivehere]

A few words of advice…

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#PoliceThePolice #PTP #NeverTalkToCops #KnowYourRights

#police the police #ptp #police state #know your rights

[whenweallvote]

If our vote didn’t matter, there wouldn’t be people trying to stop us from voting…Period.

Make sure you know your rights as a voter as you prepare to cast your ballot — and check out weall.vote/voterhub for additional resources and information.

If you have any concerns or questions while casting your ballot, call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

#know your rights #voting #election day #voting rights #vote

[notfromcold]

Consider: Not Lying to the Cops

It usually doesn't work.

I've seen many posts that say lying to the cops is always morally correct.

I'd say it's morally neutral at best (in the US anyway) and here's why:

Lying to the cops is shockingly ineffective as a tactic most of the time. Lying is hard! It's hard to keep your story straight. And once you start talking (even by lying) you might say something that compromises you or a comrade. It can also sometimes be a separate crime! Which is really the last thing you need to be dealing with.

Instead try: SILENCE. Do not talk to the cops even to lie. Tell the cops you are going to remain silent and that you want a lawyer. Then talk to the lawyer about your options once you have privacy. You have a right to a lawyer if you are facing criminal allegations (and especially if you are arrested). Use it!

Remember: loose lips sink ships.

Resources:

You may remember the NLG from the SHUT THE FUCK UP video. I've been a proud member since 2016.

The Tilted Scales guide to being a defendant is excellent (and free to download).

#know your rights #law tag #police cw

[thefreethoughtprojectcom]

We have taken a step into the realm of children's literature after being inspired by a real-life hero, Officer Jody, a police whistleblower who lost her job doing the right thing. This is the start of a series of children's books that will both educate and inspire!

Learn More: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/be-the-change/our-fight-in-the-battle-for-the-minds-of-children

#LittleFreeThinkers #KnowYourRights

#the free thought project #police the police #tftp #know your rights #childrens book #little free thinkers #book

[lesbiansandgayssupporttheminers]

A little bit about breach of the peace in England and Wales.

#uk politics #protest #breach of the peace #green and black cross #know your rights

[repunk76]

Know Your Rights [Song by The Clash] This is a public service announcement With guitar Know your rights All three of them Number one You have the right not to be killed Murder is a crime Unless it was done By a policeman Or an aristocrat Oh, know your rights And number two You have the right to food money Providing of course You don't mind a little Investigation, humiliation And if you cross your fingers Rehabilitation Know your rights These are your rights Hey, say, Wang Oh, know these rights Number three You have the right to free speech As long as You're not dumb enough to actually try it Know your rights These are your rights Oh, know your rights These are your rights All three of 'em Ha! It has been suggested in some quarters That this is not enough Well Get off the streets Run Get off the streets

#the clash #know your rights #punk rock

[reality-detective]

Part #2

Understanding the Law Merchant corporate court system. Diagram explains how the maritime system is not under the sovereign Constitution.

#pay attention #educate yourselves #educate yourself #knowledge is power #reeducate yourself #reeducate yourselves #think about it #think for yourselves #think for yourself #do your homework #do some research #do your own research #ask yourself questions #question everything #know your rights #constitutional law #law #law of the land #understanding #courts

[pigeonriot]

i just know that an edit of the not me gang to know your rights by the clash would slap so fucking hard sahskajdhd

#i still cant edit videos for shit #but if someone does this pls tell me😭 #not me the series #not me gang #not me edit #my post #the clash #know your rights

[coolsane]

#know your rights