Know Your Rights

Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.

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Know Your Rights
Jan 22, 2025
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  • People Impacted by Discrimination

Immigrants' Rights

Know Your Rights
Jun 12, 2023
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  • First Amendment

Protesters' Rights in Nevada

Exercising your right of free speech and assembly is clearly protected under the First Amendment. However, with mass demonstrations can come unwanted police contact, arrests, injuries and even death. If you’re going out to protest, here’s what you need to know about your rights.
Know Your Rights
Jun 12, 2023
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  • People Impacted by Discrimination

Stopped by Police in Nevada

An encounter with law enforcement can be a stressful and intense situation. It’s easy to forget what rights you are entitled to when in the presence of a police officer who may seem to have all the authority in the world.

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Know Your Rights
Sep 16, 2025
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  • People Impacted by Discrimination

Name Changes, Gender Markers, and Birth Certificates

The process of officially changing your name and gender marker on identity documents can be intimidating, but Nevada laws and policies respect the rights of people who are transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer, gender-nonconforming and more to have their identities reflected on their IDs.
Know Your Rights
Apr 10, 2024
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Know Your Rights: Cannabis in Nevada

Know Your Rights
Jul 22, 2021
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  • Gender and LGBTQ+ Equality

Trans & Gender Diverse Students

At a time when transgender and gender diverse students are being singled out for political gain, it’s more important than ever to Know Your Rights.
Know Your Rights
Sep 14, 2020
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  • Voting Rights

Voting In Nevada

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest.