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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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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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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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
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We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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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Congress Shouldn’t Be Fenced Off to the People it Represents
The Capitol buildings and grounds are quintessential places for free speech and protest, accessible by people from all walks of life. Permanently...
By Kate Oh
The Capitol buildings and grounds are quintessential places for free speech and protest, accessible by people from all walks of life. Permanently...
By Kate Oh
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Activist Amanda Nguyen on the Rise of Attacks on Asian Americans
Welcome to March! This month, in honor of women’s history month, we are featuring conversations with women and non-binary leaders who are working to address issues in their communities. This week, we’re speaking with Amanda Nguyen.
Welcome to March! This month, in honor of women’s history month, we are featuring conversations with women and non-binary leaders who are working to address issues in their communities. This week, we’re speaking with Amanda Nguyen.
Robot Police Dogs are Here. Should We be Worried?
The deployment of advanced technologies like robots often happens faster than our legal systems can adjust. We need clear policies, transparency,...
By Jay Stanley
The deployment of advanced technologies like robots often happens faster than our legal systems can adjust. We need clear policies, transparency,...
By Jay Stanley
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Meet Deborah Archer, ACLU National Board President
Civil rights lawyer, scholar, and law professor.
By ACLU
Civil rights lawyer, scholar, and law professor.
By ACLU
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To Combat Inequitable Vaccine Access, Look to the Numbers
Social vulnerability data is key to intentionally increasing vaccine access to those who need it most.
By Leah Watson
Social vulnerability data is key to intentionally increasing vaccine access to those who need it most.
By Leah Watson
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Organizer LaTosha Brown on Building the New South
The political strategist joined our podcast to discuss her decades of experience mobilizing voters and fighting against discriminatory voting...
By ACLU
The political strategist joined our podcast to discuss her decades of experience mobilizing voters and fighting against discriminatory voting...
By ACLU
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The Time Is Now: Congress Must Pass Citizenship Legislation
Americans delivered a mandate to Congress and President Biden: fix our broken immigration system.
By Brian Tashman, Naureen Shah
Americans delivered a mandate to Congress and President Biden: fix our broken immigration system.
By Brian Tashman, Naureen Shah
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The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes
Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attackingtrans students in sports.
By ACLU
Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attackingtrans students in sports.
By ACLU
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Organizer LaTosha Brown on Building the New South
This country watched as the people of Georgia helped deliver both the presidency and the Senate to the Democrats this past election cycle, defying the perception that the state was a Republican stronghold. After Stacey Abrams’ contentious loss in the 2018 race for governor, the effort to thwart...
This country watched as the people of Georgia helped deliver both the presidency and the Senate to the Democrats this past election cycle, defying the perception that the state was a Republican stronghold. After Stacey Abrams’ contentious loss in the 2018 race for governor, the effort to thwart...
President Biden: Stop Funding the Policing of Our Students
To advance racial equity and disability justice, Biden must end federal funding of police in schools.
By West Resendes
To advance racial equity and disability justice, Biden must end federal funding of police in schools.
By West Resendes
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