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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
55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic GesturesPodcast
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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Clearview's Dangerous Misreading of the First Amendment Could Spell the End of Privacy Laws
The face surveillance company claims it has a First Amendment right to capture our faceprints without our consent. It is wrong.
By Vera Eidelman
The face surveillance company claims it has a First Amendment right to capture our faceprints without our consent. It is wrong.
By Vera Eidelman
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Pamela Winn Fights the Shackling of Pregnant People
Winn’s story highlights why pregnant people should never be shackled. She is fighting to ensure they aren’t.
By Pamela Winn, Filmmakers of WINN
Winn’s story highlights why pregnant people should never be shackled. She is fighting to ensure they aren’t.
By Pamela Winn, Filmmakers of WINN
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50 Years Into the War on Drugs, Biden-Harris can Fix the Harm It Created
The war on drugs has failed, and Americans on the right and left are ready for it to end.
By Udi Ofer
The war on drugs has failed, and Americans on the right and left are ready for it to end.
By Udi Ofer
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Black Life Deserves More Than Meaningless Commissions
The Trump administration botched its attempt at police reform. The incoming Biden-Harris administration has the opportunity to fix those mistakes.
By Paige Fernandez
The Trump administration botched its attempt at police reform. The incoming Biden-Harris administration has the opportunity to fix those mistakes.
By Paige Fernandez
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New Law Requires Federal Agents to Identify Themselves to Protesters
Secret police forces patrolling our neighborhoods in response to protests is unacceptable.
By Kate Oh
Secret police forces patrolling our neighborhoods in response to protests is unacceptable.
By Kate Oh
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A Holiday Movie Marathon
This week, we’re revisiting one of our year-end favorites, a conversation about ACLU staffers’ favorite holiday movies. So grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. We’ll see you again in 2021.
This week, we’re revisiting one of our year-end favorites, a conversation about ACLU staffers’ favorite holiday movies. So grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. We’ll see you again in 2021.
Incarcerated People Should Get Priority Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine. It's the Smart and Humane Thing to Do.
If officials fail to prioritize incarcerated individuals for the vaccine, we will take them to court.
By Anthony D. Romero
If officials fail to prioritize incarcerated individuals for the vaccine, we will take them to court.
By Anthony D. Romero
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The Songs That Helped ACLU Staffers Survive 2020
On At Liberty, we share a few anthems that helped us push through this challenging year.
By ACLU
On At Liberty, we share a few anthems that helped us push through this challenging year.
By ACLU
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Arkansas Politicians’ Relentless Push to End Abortion Access, and Humiliate and Shame Abortion Patients
Four laws in Arkansas would decimate abortion access in the state, and patients are speaking up.
By Chelsea Tejada
Four laws in Arkansas would decimate abortion access in the state, and patients are speaking up.
By Chelsea Tejada
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A Tale of Two Body Camera Videos
When the police are given the discretion to publicly release favorable body camera footage but withhold negative footage, police body cameras...
By Chad Marlow
When the police are given the discretion to publicly release favorable body camera footage but withhold negative footage, police body cameras...
By Chad Marlow
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