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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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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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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
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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People
In a new lawsuit, we argue that the California governor’s power to veto parole grants violates the rights of young people.
By Allison Frankel, Avi Frey
In a new lawsuit, we argue that the California governor’s power to veto parole grants violates the rights of young people.
By Allison Frankel, Avi Frey
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Six Ways You Can Join the Fight for Abortion Rights
This is a perilous moment for our rights, but there are still ways to take action.
By ACLU
This is a perilous moment for our rights, but there are still ways to take action.
By ACLU
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The Casualties of Overturning Roe
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion...
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion...
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To See the Future of Roe, Look to the States
We don’t know what the final opinion will look like, but here’s what we do know about abortion access nationwide.
By Jessica Arons
We don’t know what the final opinion will look like, but here’s what we do know about abortion access nationwide.
By Jessica Arons
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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Classroom Censorship?
Test your knowledge about the country’s current wave of classroom censorship measures.
By ACLU
Test your knowledge about the country’s current wave of classroom censorship measures.
By ACLU
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New Report Illustrates How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities
An ACLU and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically...
By Liel Sterling, Maria Roumiantseva
An ACLU and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically...
By Liel Sterling, Maria Roumiantseva
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Ask an Expert: Free Speech
Our audience asked us hundreds of questions about free speech, and we answered.
By Kendall Ciesemier
Our audience asked us hundreds of questions about free speech, and we answered.
By Kendall Ciesemier
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A Promising Appointment Brings Hope for Federal Clemency Applicants
The new pardon attorney’s background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.
By Cynthia W. Roseberry
The new pardon attorney’s background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.
By Cynthia W. Roseberry
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Ask an Expert: What are My Speech Rights At School?
This is “Ask an Expert,” a special mini-series where our constitutional experts answer your civil rights and civil liberties questions. For our...
This is “Ask an Expert,” a special mini-series where our constitutional experts answer your civil rights and civil liberties questions. For our...
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The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community
This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
By James Esseks
This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
By James Esseks
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