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Civil Rights in Seattle | Discrimination
This describes what illegal discrimination, harassment and retailation is and how to file a complaint in the city of Seattle. Read More
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Filing a Discrimination Complaint with the WSHRC
Any individual who believes that he or she has been discriminated against based on protected class status may file a charge of discrimination with the WSHRC. Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination at work, in housing, in a public accommodation, or when seeking credit and insurance. Read More
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Have a criminal record? Find out if you can vote.
This chart will help you find out if a person who has a criminal conviction is eligible to vote. Read More
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Know Your Rights Guide: Protests
This pamphlet provides general information about your right to parade, picket, leaflet, circulate petitions and otherwise express your political beliefs in public. It describes the kinds of regulations on speech activities that the government may enforce and the kinds of restrictions which are not permitted by the United States and Washington Constitutions. Read More
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Know Your Rights: Stopped by Police
Being stopped by police is a stressful experience that can go bad quickly. Here we describe what the law requires and also offer strategies for handling police encounters. Read More
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Obtaining Public Records
A guide to Washington law covering access to public records and how to obtain public records. Read More
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Sexual Harassment in Housing is Illegal
Sexual harassment by landlords and property managers is illegal! Tenants in this US Dept. of Justice video bravely share their stories about being harassed in their home by landlords. Read More
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I am age 12 – 16. What are my rights in a minor guardianship case?
If you are a teen and someone has filed to have a court appoint a guardian for you, read this to find out what your rights are. #4402EN Read More
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Police Encounters (1)
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Know your rights when you encounter immigration agents and other law enforcement
If you find you have to deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement officers at home, on the street, or anywhere else, remember that you have the rights described in this factsheet. The factsheet also provides suggestions for what you should do to assert your rights. Read More
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