News & Commentary about Civil Liberties
The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Oct 9, 2020
Reproductive Freedom is on the Ballot: Cast an Informed Vote for Montana Governor
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Oct 9, 2020
Mental Health Treatment is on the Ballot: Cast an Informed Vote for Montana Governor
Oct 8, 2020
Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?
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Oct 5, 2020
Learn About Where the Cobb County Sheriff Candidates Land on Civil Liberties Issues
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Oct 2, 2020
Learn About Where the Gwinnett County Sheriff Candidates Land on Immigration
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Oct 2, 2020
The Supreme Court Rulings You're Not Hearing About
Oct 1, 2020
The Supreme Court Rulings You're Not Hearing About
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Sep 29, 2020
How the ACLU is Flexing its Political Muscle in the 2020 Elections
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Sep 25, 2020
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Got Her Start at the ACLU