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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May 24, 2019
When President Trump Rejects Congressional Subpoenas, He Rejects the Constitution and the Powers It Gave Congress
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May 10, 2019
The Mueller Report Isn’t The Only Thing That William Barr Is Hiding
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Apr 11, 2019
The American Public Deserves to See the Mueller Report With as Few Redactions as Possible
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Mar 31, 2019
Rights for All Will Put Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Front and Center in the 2020 Presidential Race
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Feb 15, 2019
There Is No ‘National Emergency’ at the Border, and Trump’s Declaration Is Illegal
Jan 31, 2019
Adam McKay on Dick Cheney's Legacy
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Jan 16, 2019
What We Learned From William Barr’s Confirmation Hearing
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Jan 11, 2019
William Barr’s Unsolicited Memo to Trump About Obstruction of Justice