If you're protesting this week, knowing what rights you have during an arrest (and the typical process) is critical to protecting yourself.
Or, you might just be trying to exist: MPD stopped someone every 10 minutes in 2022 and 2023, and 70% of them were Black. @51st.news
https://51st.news/what-to-know-arrests-dc/
Or, you might just be trying to exist: MPD stopped someone every 10 minutes in 2022 and 2023, and 70% of them were Black. @51st.news
https://51st.news/what-to-know-arrests-dc/
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DO:
Stick with a group
Have paper maps
Bring food and water
Dress for the weather
Have 3 different plans to meet + regroup that don’t rely on texting/phones
Document with photos
DON’T:
Plan on cell phones or streaming working
Imagine your cell phone is a magic shield