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Since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin nearly three weeks ago, the topic of policing in America has surged, once again, to the forefront of our conversation, newsfeeds, and televisions.

The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy and enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. In response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, people across the country have taken to the streets to demand racial justice and an end to police brutality and systematic racism against Black people.Especially in the time of COVID-19, it’s important to know your rights and stay safe while protesting. In this video taken over the weekend at a protest in Brooklyn, New York, Emerson Sykes, staff attorney for the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, & Technology Project, shares important information on how to protect yourself and others while protesting – and what rights you have when interacting with police.

Udi Ofer, Former Director, Justice Division, ACLU National Political and Advocacy Department

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When it's March, it's also Women's History Month! This annual observance celebrates the contributions of women to history, culture, and society.

With the Alabama Legislature officially on break for the next week, we’re here to share with you our third roundup of the Alabama 2020 Legislative Session. This is a great time to catch up on what’s been going on and become a digital advocate.

Maria Morris, Senior Staff Attorney, National Prison Project, ACLU

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