Counsel Call

Counsel Call

A know your rights podcast for rejecting fear and building solidarity in our movements. Lawyer Sima Atri and organizer/podcaster Aliya Pabani address some of the frequently asked legal questions that come up in the context of political organizing. Each episode outlines basic rights and legal processes to help you navigate the complex ways the state and police wield the law to suppress our fight for justice.

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June 26, 2024 12 mins

In this episode, we outline how to build a shared set of practices that limit the police's ability to target individuals and extract information about our movements, without curbing our ability to bring more people in. 1:10 - The “two nevers”: information you should never share 

1:30 - How police surveil protests and what you can do to protect yourself

2:30 - The difference between Signal ...

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Being arrested isn't ever going to be pleasant, but it can less unpleasant if you know what you're walking into and have an emergency plan in place. In this episode, we go over the process of an arrest, up until the point of release, to help you build the confidence to keep showing up in the streets. 

0:55 - How do you know if you’re under arrest? 

1:37 - What information you need to give to police whe...

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Sometimes cops will reach out, even if no one’s under arrest. In this episode, we talk through what to do if police call you or show up at your door, and how to respond if they cross the line.

2:14 - What to do if you get a phone call from police

2:46 - What info you might learn from police

5:03 -The only 3 questions you should ask police

6:36 - What to do if the police come to your door

7:42 - Types of warrants that authorize po...

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