In the week following Election Day, acts of hate are on the rise around the country. The Southern Poverty Law Center tallied more than 400 hate incidents since Donald Trump won the election – many targeting Black people, immigrants, Muslims, and Jewish people.
We want to make sure that you know your rights and have access to the resources you need.
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If you're an immigrant
Know Your Rights:
- What to do if questioned about your immigration status
- Que Hacer Si Le Preguntan Acerca de su Estatus Migratorio
- What to do if immigration agents are at your door
- Qué Hacer Si Está Involucrado En Una Redada de Casa
- State Anti-Immigrant Law
- Information for non-citizens
Take Action:
- Hold U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel accountable for abuse
- Get Central American women and children out of immigration detention
Get Help:
If you're Muslim
Know Your Rights:
Get Help:
- Contact your local ACLU affiliate
- American-Arab Antidiscrimination Committee
- CAIR: Islamaphobia monitor
- If you have experienced employment discrimination: File a claim with the EEOC
If you're LGBTQ
Know Your Rights:
Take Action:
Get Help:
- Contact your local ACLU affiliate
- Transgender Law Center
- Lambda Legal Help Desk
- If you have experienced employment discrimination: File a claim with the EEOC
If you're a protester or a journalist
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If you've been sexually assaulted
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If you’re interacting with the police
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If you're in need of reproductive care
Take Action:
Get Help:
- Contact your local ACLU affiliate
- Planned Parenthood
1-800-230-PLAN - National Abortion Federation
- If you have experienced employment discrimination: File a claim with the EEOC