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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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Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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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
![Learn about legal actions filed since the start of the outbreak](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/10/tracker1600x1066-2-400x267.png)
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Reparations, in Our Lifetime
The fight for reparations is gaining ground across the country, and can no longer be ignored.
By Nkechi Taifa
The fight for reparations is gaining ground across the country, and can no longer be ignored.
By Nkechi Taifa
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Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act at the State Level
The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland.
By Anu Joshi
The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland.
By Anu Joshi
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These Queer Lawmakers Will Not Be Silenced
This year has brought a new level of anti-democratic behavior, particularly in state houses and legislatures. In March, Rep. Mauree Turner from...
This year has brought a new level of anti-democratic behavior, particularly in state houses and legislatures. In March, Rep. Mauree Turner from...
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Showing Up for Trans Students in Virginia
With parents, trans youth, allies, and partners, the ACLU of Virginia pushed back against a discriminatory school board policy.
By Eva Lopez
With parents, trans youth, allies, and partners, the ACLU of Virginia pushed back against a discriminatory school board policy.
By Eva Lopez
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AMP v. Myriad: The Fight to Take Back Our Genes
Ten years after the Supreme Court invalidated the patents on two human genes in AMP v. Myriad, we revisit the landmark case amid renewed calls for...
By Lora Strum
Ten years after the Supreme Court invalidated the patents on two human genes in AMP v. Myriad, we revisit the landmark case amid renewed calls for...
By Lora Strum
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Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA
Warrantless analysis of DNA is unconstitutional and will damage public health initiatives.
By Urooba Abid, Vera Eidelman, Crystal Grant
Warrantless analysis of DNA is unconstitutional and will damage public health initiatives.
By Urooba Abid, Vera Eidelman, Crystal Grant
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Core First Amendment Rights are Implicated in This Supreme Court Case about True Threats
The outcome of a case before the Supreme Court could have grave implications for protest, advocacy, and expression.
By Laura Moraff
The outcome of a case before the Supreme Court could have grave implications for protest, advocacy, and expression.
By Laura Moraff
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Will Customs and Border Protection's Revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy Make Us Safer?
CBP vehicle pursuits have caused dozens of deaths — here’s what you need to know about the new policy.
By Rebecca Sheff
CBP vehicle pursuits have caused dozens of deaths — here’s what you need to know about the new policy.
By Rebecca Sheff
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We're Here to Stay: Black Trans Futures
In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.
By Quentin Bell, Jose Vazquez
In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.
By Quentin Bell, Jose Vazquez
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Let Trans Kids Speak for Themselves
As legislatures across the country enact anti-LGBTQ bills, one group has taken center stage in our national conversation: trans youth. Of the 491...
As legislatures across the country enact anti-LGBTQ bills, one group has taken center stage in our national conversation: trans youth. Of the 491...
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