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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
Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law![A checkered graphic featuring different images pertaining to the president, the Supreme Court, and royalty.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2024/07/kings-full-bleed-800x533.jpg)
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
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?![Two demonstrators holding a sign that says "ACLU Out For Freedom."](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2024/06/stonewall-report-blog-2-800x533.jpg)
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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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
![Learn about legal actions filed since the start of the outbreak](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/10/tracker1600x1066-2-400x267.png)
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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How Housing Segregation Shaped America's 'Gayborhoods'
Racism continues to influence access to housing for LGBTQ communities today.
By Gillian Branstetter
Racism continues to influence access to housing for LGBTQ communities today.
By Gillian Branstetter
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The Fight For Indigenous Education
On this podcast, we have covered book banning and education censorship a few times before, but the way we see it, bans and revisionist histories...
On this podcast, we have covered book banning and education censorship a few times before, but the way we see it, bans and revisionist histories...
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Broken Promises: Trump-era Travel Bans Keep Thousands Trapped in Limbo
Years later, Diversity Visa lottery winners are still waiting for justice.
By Katie Hoeppner
Years later, Diversity Visa lottery winners are still waiting for justice.
By Katie Hoeppner
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Quiz: What You Need to Know About Fair Housing
Housing discrimination is still rampant around the country — take our quiz on how it has been perpetuated over the years and what we’re doing...
By ACLU
Housing discrimination is still rampant around the country — take our quiz on how it has been perpetuated over the years and what we’re doing...
By ACLU
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Sasha Colby Is Winning in More Ways Than One
Today, we are celebrating the ending of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a conversation with legendary drag performer...
Today, we are celebrating the ending of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a conversation with legendary drag performer...
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It’s Time for Congress to Update Our Genetic Nondiscrimination Law
Congress should act now to prevent epigenetic discrimination before it becomes widespread.
By Crystal Grant
Congress should act now to prevent epigenetic discrimination before it becomes widespread.
By Crystal Grant
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Honoring the Past, Paving the Future: Enhancing Voter Registration
Here’s how federal agencies can further expand voting access.
By Sarah Brannon
Here’s how federal agencies can further expand voting access.
By Sarah Brannon
![In the foreground, posted on a telephone pole reads a sign "REGISTER TO VOTE", while a woman holds a sign saying "CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION NOW!" is in the background.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2023/05/register-to-vote-signs-b-400x267.jpg)
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Here's How Georgia's New Voting Law Harms Voters With Disabilities
We’re fighting to ensure the voices of voters with disabilities are heard.
By Caitlin May, Brian Dimmick, Casey Smith
We’re fighting to ensure the voices of voters with disabilities are heard.
By Caitlin May, Brian Dimmick, Casey Smith
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This Week, Anti-Abortion Extremists Showed Us Who They Really Are
Lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.
By Rose Mackenzie
Lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.
By Rose Mackenzie
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Justice and Safety, Not Fear, Continue to Win at the Ballot Box
In Pennsylvania and across the country, voters are electing candidates who offer solutions and hope, not fear and failure.
By Ellen Flenniken
In Pennsylvania and across the country, voters are electing candidates who offer solutions and hope, not fear and failure.
By Ellen Flenniken
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