Protest Resources and Support

A guide on your rights as a protester from the ACLU.

10 guidelines on your free speech and protest rights from the Georgia chapter of the ACLU.

The Verge, June 4, 2020: How to protect your digital security before you attend a protest.

Education resources on your rights, particularly for the immigrant community from the National Immigration Law Center.

WIRED, June 2, 2020: Tips on what to bring or not bring to a protest, how to prepare to protest, and what to do or not do during a protest.

A mobile app to record police conduct.

Fact sheet from the CDC about Riot Control Agents (e.g., pepper spray and tear gas), and how to protect yourself if exposed.

Ways to physically distance while protesting during a pandemic.

Social Explorer (June 18, 2020) - In conjunction with the New York Times, Social Explorer published a Black Lives Matter Protests dataset that allows viewers to follow the growth of the protests across the United States, view areas where protests occurred, and view race by ethnicity in various geographies for deeper insights.