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Know Your Rights in Louisiana

Many of the resources featured in this guide are provided by respected organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), legal aid organizations, disability rights centers, immigrant advocacy groups, civil rights organizations, and other community-serving agencies. These organizations offer a wide range of services, including legal information, advocacy, referrals, educational materials, and support for individuals facing discrimination, barriers to access, or violations of their rights.

While this resource book provides information about organizations and available resources, it is not intended to serve as legal advice. Individuals with specific legal concerns should consult a qualified attorney or accredited legal services provider.

Resource NameDescriptionURL
In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrant Students (English)Basic Facts About In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrant Studentshttps://media.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/instate-tuition-basicfacts-2025-09.pdf
Immigrants’ Rights (English)Information on constitutional rights regardless of immigration status in English.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights/
Immigrants’ Rights (Spanish)Information on constitutional rights regardless of immigration status in Spanish.https://www.laaclu.org/es/know-your-rights/derechos-de-los-inmigrantes/
Protesters’ RightsGuidance on rights related to protests and demonstrations.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/protest/
Student Participation in National School WalkoutStudent free speech and participation rights.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-student-participation-national-school-walkout/
Werk the Lege: Activism GuideLegislative advocacy and activism guide.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/werk-lege-aclu-louisianas-activism-guide/
Voting While Trans in LouisianaVoting guidance and resources for transgender voters.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-while-trans-louisiana/
Interacting With PoliceGuidance on interacting with law enforcement.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/interacting-police/
Voter Information CenterVoting rights and election information.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/voter-information-center/
Fair Maps for LouisianaInformation on redistricting and voting fairness.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/fair-maps-louisiana/
Louisiana Students’ Rights HandbookStudent rights handbook and educational rights guidance.https://www.laaclu.org/know-your-rights/louisiana-students-rights-handbook/
Printable Bust Cards (English)Printable rights cards for law enforcement interactions in English.https://www.laaclu.org/app/uploads/2017/05/2010_KYR_bustcard_printable_english.pdf
Printable Bust Cards (Spanish)Printable rights cards for law enforcement interactions in Spanish.https://www.laaclu.org/app/uploads/2017/05/2010_KYR_bustcard_imprimible_espanol.pdf

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