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 2, 2023
State Supreme Courts Offer the Best Chance to Advance Rights
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Mar 21, 2023
An Idaho College Censored Their Reproductive Health Care Art, But These Artists Won’t be Silenced
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Feb 6, 2023
We’re Putting the Death Penalty on Trial in Kansas
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Feb 3, 2023
The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?
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Dec 22, 2022
2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access
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Dec 15, 2022
End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022
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Dec 13, 2022
10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022