ACLU Know Your Rights MICHIGAN
I attended the June 10th ACLU Know Your Rights Training call and took notes for those who could not attend.
This resource includes screenshots of the slides presented by the ACLU team, along with added context based on the verbal discussion and Q&A from the call. Big thanks to the ACLU for hosting this powerful training and responding to community questions.
The Empowerment Collective will be on the ground this weekend at the Ferndale NO KINGS protest on June 14, 2025, at 9 Mile and Woodward, in partnership with Indivisible Fighting 9. Stop by our table to pick up a civic advocacy toolkit, learn more about who we are, and grab a copy of this full presentation. We will also have additional downloadable handouts available to help you protect your rights and stay safe.
Be safe, stay empowered, and keep causing good trouble. ✊
Pro Tip: Follow Alt National Park Service… Speaking of good trouble! :)
*I recognize that this page is only in English, which happens to be the only language I speak (Jordan). If someone is open to collaborating who does speak Spanish, I would be thrilled to join forces and be able to provide these documents in Spanish! (I just don’t trust Chatgpt to cooperate with me. It barely works with me in English…)
For now, the best advice I can give everyone is to direct yourself to ACLU Michigan’s website. All of this content comes from them anyways!
Downloadable Toolkits
The buttons below link to printable PDF versions of our Know Your Rights resources. You're welcome to download, print, and share these freely to help inform and empower your community.
ACLU training call recording if you would like to catch the whole meeting for yourself!
Downloadable PDF of ACLU Know Your Rights notes series created by the Empowerment Collective:
Action you can take right now: Write to your representatives!!!!! The following link will direct you to our Immigrant & Refugee Rights page, where we have multiple letter templates ready to be printed, signed and mailed!
Additional Resources for Protesters in Michigan:
1. ACLU of Michigan – Know Your Rights: When You Protest
📄 A clear, printable guide outlining your rights before, during, and after a protest in Michigan.
🔗 https://www.aclumich.org/en/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-when-you-protest
2. ACLU of Michigan – Protesters Sue Ferndale for Right to Urge Motorists to Honk
📄 Details the lawsuit where Ferndale was sued for infringing on free speech, which resulted in protections for peaceful honk-based protest.
🔗 https://www.aclumich.org/en/press-releases/aclu-protesters-sue-ferndale-right-urge-motorists-honk
3. City of Ferndale – Transparency Dashboard and Policing Overview
📄 Provides updates on police policies, community engagement, and public safety accountability.
