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This November, Freedom is on the Ballot
We’re sharing our battle-ready playbook to defend our civil liberties and civil rights in the event of a second Biden or Trump administration.
By Anthony D. Romero
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The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on reproductive freedom, voting rights, free speech, this women's rights, gun rights, and presidential...
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Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.
By David Cole, Brett Max Kaufman
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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
By ACLU
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55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination continues to target sexual and gender minorities.
By Gillian Branstetter
55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic GesturesPodcast
The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on reproductive freedom, voting rights, free speech, this women's rights, gun rights, and presidential...
Latest on COVID-19
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Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Special Edition: The Supreme Court Overturns Affirmative Action
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....
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The Historic New Law Protecting Fairness for Pregnant Workers
After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.
By Gillian Thomas, Vania Leveille
After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.
By Gillian Thomas, Vania Leveille
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It Took Me 12 Years to Get Out of My Conservatorship. Now I’m Finally Free.
My parents didn’t trust me to make my own choices, but with supported decision-making, I’m finally able to live life on my terms.
By Marie Bergum
My parents didn’t trust me to make my own choices, but with supported decision-making, I’m finally able to live life on my terms.
By Marie Bergum
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How We Are Protecting the Right to Vote on the Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder
Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.
By Sophia Lin Lakin, Molly McGrath
Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.
By Sophia Lin Lakin, Molly McGrath
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Mississippi Student Wins Fight to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation
With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive...
By Heather L. Weaver, Morgan Saunders, Claudia Williams Hyman
With the help of the Native American Rights Fund, the ACLU of Mississippi, and the ACLU, Zuri Wilson was able to wear an eagle feather and receive...
By Heather L. Weaver, Morgan Saunders, Claudia Williams Hyman
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A Year Without Roe
Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.
By ACLU
Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.
By ACLU
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Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration
Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.
By Andrea Woods, Qainat Khan
Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.
By Andrea Woods, Qainat Khan
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State and Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence
It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.
By Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, Brandon Chapman
It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.
By Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, Brandon Chapman
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Police Should Not Be Allowed to Compel Our Cell Phone Passwords
An Illinois Supreme Court decision illustrates the judicial divide over our Fifth Amendment rights in the digital age.
By Urooba Abid
An Illinois Supreme Court decision illustrates the judicial divide over our Fifth Amendment rights in the digital age.
By Urooba Abid
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A Year Without Roe: Your Stories
Nearly one year ago, on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case concerning...
Nearly one year ago, on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case concerning...
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