Protester Legal Rights Training
Sheila Stainback gave brief introductory remarks and described the New York Civil Liberty Union’s mission.
Steve Theberge noted the need to “protect the Bill of Rights and Constitution during the Republican National Convention.” He spoke about legal guidelines, resources for protesters, tips for how to deal with the police safely and legally, and what behaviors are forbidden and what behaviors are legally protected.
Irum Taqi offered general advice about arrest procedures, police searches, and how to document police behavior.
All the speakers responded to audience questions and emphasized that their comments were intended to provide general “guidelines and suggestions,” and they noted that “what the law says and how things work on the street are often different things.”
The speakers discussed upcoming protests in New York and the legal rights of protesters. Sheila Stainback gave brief introductory remarks … read more
The speakers discussed upcoming protests in New York and the legal rights of protesters.
Sheila Stainback gave brief introductory remarks and described the New York Civil Liberty Union’s mission.
Steve Theberge noted the need to “protect the Bill of Rights and Constitution during the Republican National Convention.” He spoke about legal guidelines, resources for protesters, tips for how to deal with the police safely and legally, and what behaviors are forbidden and what behaviors are legally protected.
Irum Taqi offered general advice about arrest procedures, police searches, and how to document police behavior.
All the speakers responded to audience questions and emphasized that their comments were intended to provide general “guidelines and suggestions,” and they noted that “what the law says and how things work on the street are often different things.” close
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