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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
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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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Arkansas Wants to Unconstitutionally “Card” People Before They Use Social Media
The state’s Social Media Safety Act stifles freedom of expression online and violates the First Amendment.
By Vera Eidelman, Laura Moraff
The state’s Social Media Safety Act stifles freedom of expression online and violates the First Amendment.
By Vera Eidelman, Laura Moraff
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A Religious Public Charter School in Oklahoma? Not on Our Watch.
A charter school approved by state officials would unlawfully discriminate and teach a religious curriculum. We’re suing.
By Daniel Mach, Heather L. Weaver
A charter school approved by state officials would unlawfully discriminate and teach a religious curriculum. We’re suing.
By Daniel Mach, Heather L. Weaver
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No One Should Die In Custody
Across America, 68 percent of incarcerated people with a medical condition go without care in local jails. Put simply, incarcerated people are...
Across America, 68 percent of incarcerated people with a medical condition go without care in local jails. Put simply, incarcerated people are...
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Challenging Police Brutality in Louisiana
Police violence is rampant in states across the country — but ACLU advocates are working to fix the broken system that perpetuates it.
By Johanna Silver
Police violence is rampant in states across the country — but ACLU advocates are working to fix the broken system that perpetuates it.
By Johanna Silver
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When Will Biden Stop Giving Immigration Powers to Racist, Corrupt Sheriffs?
Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration...
By Naureen Shah
Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration...
By Naureen Shah
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How Eviction Brands Renters With a Scarlet Letter
The enforcement of discriminatory policies is denying housing to Black women in Oak Park, Illinois.
By Josefina Navar
The enforcement of discriminatory policies is denying housing to Black women in Oak Park, Illinois.
By Josefina Navar
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The Illinois Supreme Court Cash Bail Ruling, Explained
A landmark state supreme court ruling affirms that safety and freedom go hand in hand.
By Trisha Trigilio
A landmark state supreme court ruling affirms that safety and freedom go hand in hand.
By Trisha Trigilio
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The Decade-Long Fight for Pregnant Workers
On Tuesday, June 27, more than a decade after its first introduction in a congressional committee, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into...
On Tuesday, June 27, more than a decade after its first introduction in a congressional committee, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into...
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How Michiganders Showed Up for Reproductive Freedom and Won
Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
By Eva Lopez
Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
By Eva Lopez
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10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash
Ten years ago this July, Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse Cullors tweeted #BlackLivesMatter in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death. The...
Ten years ago this July, Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse Cullors tweeted #BlackLivesMatter in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death. The...
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