• Use the buddy system and stay visible.
  
  
• Write down emergency contacts on paper. Do not rely solely on your phone.
  
  
• Check in with friends before and after the event.
  
  
• Take care of your body: Sunscreen, hydration, sunglasses, ear protection, snacks, breaks, shade.
  
  
• Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for changing weather.
  
  
• DO NOT bring: Any valuables, they could get lost, broken, damaged, etc.
  
  
• DO NOT bring weapons or items that could be construed as weapons.
  
  
• Check in with yourself regularly. If you don’t feel well — physically or emotionally — take a break. Your wellness matters.
  
  
• Familiarize yourself with exit routes and safety/medic areas.
  
  
• Identify organizers and those who are trained to help manage tense situations peacefully.
  
  

• Look out for each other. Safety is a collective responsibility.
  
  
• Be friendly, introduce yourself to someone, check-in with others - community is protection.
  
  
• Kindness is an act of resistance. Stay kind and stay connected.
  
  
• Be aware of who may be more vulnerable and offer support when possible.
  
  
• Watch out for isolation. If you see someone alone and distressed, ask if they need help.
  
  
• Protect privacy. Avoid sharing photos or videos where protesters are clearly identifiable. Blur faces if sharing. Avoid livestreaming and posting in real-time.
  
  
• Trust your gut. If something doesn't feel right, let an event organizer know.

• DO NOT engage. Their goal is typically to provoke - pay them no mind.
  
  
• If someone tries to instigate a conflict, step back and alert an event organizer.
  
  
• You can use your phone to document from a safe distance. Be careful not to escalate.
  
  
• Look out for each other. Remind others of our commitment to nonviolence.
  
  
• Keep a minimum distance of 6 feet from any agitators. This minimizes intentional and accidental physical contact. 
  
  
• Be aware of your personal reactions. Physically remove yourself from situations when you start to feel agitated.
  
  
• Treat people with respect. Even if their actions don’t warrant it, your dignity does.

*sourced from aclu.org - please follow link for more details*

• Your rights are strongest in what are known as “traditional public forums,” such as streets, sidewalks, and parks. You also likely have the right to speak out on other public property, like plazas in front of government buildings, as long as you are not blocking access to the government building or interfering with other purposes the property was designed for.
  
  
• Private property owners can set rules for speech on their property.
  
  
• Counter-protesters also have free speech rights. Police must treat protesters and counter-protesters equally.
  
  
• In a public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and law enforcement. On private property, the owner may set rules.
  
  
• If videotaping, be aware that there is a legal distinction between a visual photographic record (fully protected) and the audio portion of a videotape, which some states have tried to regulate under state wiretapping laws.
  
  
• You don’t need a permit to march in the streets or on sidewalks, as long as marchers don’t obstruct car or pedestrian traffic.
  
  
• Police may not break up a gathering unless there is a clear and present danger of riot, disorder, interference with traffic, or other immediate threat to public safety.
  
  
• Individuals must receive clear and detailed notice of a dispersal order, including how much time they have to disperse, the consequences of failing to disperse, and what clear exit route they can follow, before they may be arrested or charged with any crime.
  
  
• Police officers may not confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor may they delete data under any circumstances.

If we are prepared, we can help protect each other.

Things to keep in mind:

• ICE may be operating undercover and be traveling in unmarked vehicles. 
  
  
• ICE may use aggressive/violent means to detain someone. We should not respond with reciprocal violence, but we can still intervene. 

In the moment:

• Ask ICE officers to identify themselves and show their badges.
  
  
• Politely refuse to answer questions.
  
  
• Ask if you are free to go.
  
  
• You do not have to show ID or papers unless they have a legal reason to require you to do so (ex: a warrant or probable cause).

Know Your Rights:
*also relevant regarding general law enforcement*

• You have the right to remain silent. Do not answer any questions from an immigration agent.
  
  
• You have a right to refuse a search of your personal belongings.
  
  
• You have a right to speak with a lawyer.
  
  
• Do NOT Sign anything without first speaking to a lawyer. 

Be an upstander:

There are peaceful ways to intervene. You can stay calm and document from a distance, check in with someone who’s being targeted, or offer to help them leave safely. In urgent situations, some may choose bold nonviolent action, like blocking an ICE vehicle.

Remember to always center the safety and consent of those affected