ECHO | Know Your Rights

Registration Status: Many states purge voter rolls; verify your status 30 days before every election via vote.gov.
Know Your ID:Requirements vary by state. If you lack a photo ID, you may be able to use a utility bill or bank statement in some jurisdictions.
Provisional Ballots: If your name is missing from the rolls, you have a federal right to cast a provisional ballot..
Intimidation: It is illegal for anyone to block polling entrances or question your choices.
Language Assistance: You have the right to bring a translator or request ballots in specific languages under the Voting Rights Act.

Right to Remain Silent: Clearly state: "I am invoking my 5th amendment right."
Search Refusal: State clearly: "I do not consent to a search."
Right to Record: You can record in public spaces if you don't interfere.
The Terry Stop:Police may "pat down" your outer clothing for weapons if they have reasonable suspicion, but cannot search pockets without more cause.

Public Forums: Sidewalks, parks, and plazas have the highest level of 1st Amendment protection.
Dispersal Orders: Police must provide a clear exit path and audible warning before making arrests.
Spontaneous Protest: "Breaking news" protests on sidewalks generally do not require advance permits.
Heckler’s Veto: The government cannot stop your protest just because others might react violently to it.
Digital Safety: Disable biometrics (FaceID) and write a lawyer’s number on your arm before protesting.

Passcodes vs. Biometrics: Police can often force a thumbprint, but generally cannot force a numeric passcode.
Border Zones: Within 100 miles of any US border, agents have broader authority to search digital devices.
Encryption: Use End-to-End Encrypted (E2EE) apps like Signal so no third party can read your messages.
Third-Party Doctrine: Info shared with apps (like location) may be accessible to police without a warrant.
Metadata: Photos contain EXIF data (GPS/Timestamps) that can track your history unless stripped.

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