Civil rights are legal guarantees of equal social opportunities and protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other characteristics.

Learn more about how to protect your civil rights by clicking the links below:

AADM’s Guide on How to Protect Your Civil Rights

Covered in this guide:

• What are civil rights?

• What are YOUR civil rights?

  • Under the First Amendment

  • Under the Second Amendment

  • Rights of the Accused (AMENDMENTS IV AND V)

  • Voting Rights (AMENDMENT XIX, XXIV, AND XXVI)

  • Equal Protection Clause (XIV AMENDMENT)

  • Emancipation Clause (AMENDMENT XIII)

 How to Protect Your Rights When Encountering Law Enforcement              
 You have rights when interacting with law enforcement. Learn more about how to advocate for yourself when encountering officers by clicking the link below.

AADM’s Guide on How to Protect Your Rights When Encountering Law Enforcement 

Covered in this guide:

• Types of Law Enforcement

• Police Stops & Questioning

• Searches

• Arrests

Also, check out this information on “What to Do if a Friend Has Been Arrested”  

How to Protect Your Rights in the Workplace

 As an employee, you have rights that protect you from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and more. Learn more about how to advocate for yourself in the workplace by clicking the link below:
AADM’s Guide on How to Protect Your Rights in the Workplace

Covered in this guide:

• Federal Rights

  • Harassment & Discrimination

  • Equal Pay

  • Accomodations

  • Confidentiality

  • Protection from Retaliation

• GA Employment Rights

  • Age Discrimination

  • Judicial Work Absences

  • Breastfeeding Infants

  • Sex Discrimination

  • Persons with Disabilities

• Exceptions to GA Minimum Wage Law

How to Protect Your Rights If Incarcerated 
Even when you are an inmate in jail or prison, you are afforded rights under the law. Click the link below to learn more about how to protect your rights if you are incarcerated.

AADM’s Guide on Inmate Rights

Covered in this guide:

• Background on Inmate Rights

• Assault & Excessive Force

• Transportation

• Sexual Assault & Harassment

• Health Problems & Pregnancy

• Access to Publications & Mail

 Pro Bono Attorneys in GA          
 When advocating for your rights, it can be very helpful to receive legal advice and/or retain the services of an attorney. Click HERE for the contact information of pro bono attorneys in Georgia.

• In/Near Athens

• In/Near Atlanta

• Other Locations