Protest Testimony Project

Testimony is a form of power. By documenting what we witness, we turn those stories into accountability. #ProtestTestimonyProject
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We encourage you to join one of our workshops, read the quick explainer, or send in what you saw.

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Our Core Values!
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Here are some key highlights of the protections included in the settlement.
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Knowledge is community power.
Our workshops break down the NYPD protest-policing settlement into real, usable tools for educators, advocates, and New Yorkers.
Want us to lead a session? Email us to schedule a facilitator.
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Cover up: Face-covered ICE agents and unruly protesters reignite debate over a NYC mask ban New Yorkers are at a crossroads on whether they want elected officials to pursue a full-on public NYC mask ban.

“There’s a difference between people masking to protect against disease, more safely exercise their First Amendment rights, or follow religious practices, and agents masking to terrorize immigrant communities in secret on behalf of the government," said NYCLU Senior Policy Counsel Allie Bohm.

Community power made change possible and we’re just getting started.
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We’re here to uplift community voices, but we cannot offer legal or emergency support.
If you’re in danger or need immediate protest-related help, please contact the trusted resources listed here.
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The Public Advocate speaks at a press conference with elected officials. An advocate holds a large yellow poster reading "New Yorkers Against ICE"

Murad Awawdeh speaks at the press conference, behind an "Immigrants are New York!" poster

From Canal Street to Sunset Park, the message is the same: #HandsOffNYC.

New Yorkers will always step up when ICE tries to kidnap and abuse the rights of our neighbors.

Find resources for learning your rights and protecting yourself and your loved ones: advocate.nyc.gov/blog/resourc...

The NYPD settlement is the result of what happens when a community stands united.
Your stories.
Your courage.
Your persistence.
Let’s keep pushing. #ProtestTestimonyProject
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Jarrett Payne’s courage and clarity have shaped this work from day one. His voice reminds us why documenting what happens at protests isn’t optional, it’s essential.

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This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for everyone who shows up, speaks up, and stands up for their rights. Your presence matters. #protesttestimonyproject

Headed to a demonstration? Don’t go without these safety tips. Stay aware, stay prepared, stay safe. www.protesttestimonyproject.org
Follow us and tag #protesttestimonyproject when you’re out at First Amendment actions. Your presence matters. Your testimony matters.

Check out the PTP project to learn more about your protest policing rights!

Protest is power. New settlement rules clarify how NYPD must respond at protest. Know your rights, show up safely.
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Micaela Martinez has been a critical voice in pushing this work forward, naming what our communities have lived, and insisting it be documented.
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Follow the PTP project! Learn more about NYPD compliance with the protest policing settlement and protect yourselves in these streets!