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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
This November, Freedom is on the BallotPodcast
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.
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 LawPop 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?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
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Border Patrol’s Abusive Practice of Taking Migrants’ Property Needs to End
A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal...
By Noah Schramm
A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal...
By Noah Schramm
When Florida Officials Tried to Silence Our Pro-Palestinian Student Group, We Sued
A member of University of Florida's the Students for Justice in Palestine explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the...
By A student with the University of Florida Students for Justice in Palestine
A member of University of Florida's the Students for Justice in Palestine explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the...
By A student with the University of Florida Students for Justice in Palestine
Senate Rejects Deal Threatening Protections for Asylum Seekers
This plan would significantly and permanently restrict the ability of families and individuals to seek safety in the U.S. — and it may come back.
By Sarah Mehta
This plan would significantly and permanently restrict the ability of families and individuals to seek safety in the U.S. — and it may come back.
By Sarah Mehta
How to Dismantle the Anti-DEI Machine
Free speech on campus, book bans, education gag orders, the overturn of affirmative action, the resignation of former Harvard president Claudine...
Free speech on campus, book bans, education gag orders, the overturn of affirmative action, the resignation of former Harvard president Claudine...
When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number
Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed...
By Marissa Gerchick, Matt Cagle
Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed...
By Marissa Gerchick, Matt Cagle
Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System in Washington County, Oregon
We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face discriminatory treatment at the hands of police.
By Julian Clark, Brian Dimmick, Kelly Simon
We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face discriminatory treatment at the hands of police.
By Julian Clark, Brian Dimmick, Kelly Simon
The Danger of Abusing Impeachment
Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
Alabama Has Executed A Man With Nitrogen Gas Despite Jury’s Life Verdict
U.N. experts say the method constitutes torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.
By Alison Mollman
U.N. experts say the method constitutes torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.
By Alison Mollman
Rap Is Art Not Evidence
As the gang conspiracy trial of rapper Young Thug and his famed rap collective, YSL, extends past 20 days in Atlanta, we’re bringing you a...
As the gang conspiracy trial of rapper Young Thug and his famed rap collective, YSL, extends past 20 days in Atlanta, we’re bringing you a...
Celebrating An Important Victory In The Ongoing Fight Against Reverse Warrants
Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to privacy — now we need to ban all reverse warrants.
By Chad Marlow, Jennifer Stisa Granick
Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to privacy — now we need to ban all reverse warrants.
By Chad Marlow, Jennifer Stisa Granick