Press Releases
about Racial Justice
Feb 24, 2021
ACLU Statement on Hearing About the Future of the Post Office
The White House and the Senate Must Prioritize Filling the Postal Board of Governors Vacancies
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Feb 23, 2021
ACLU of Tennessee Statement on ETSU Men's Basketball Team Taking a Knee and Lawmakers' Response
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Before a game last week, the East Tennessee State University men’s basketball team knelt during the national anthem. State lawmakers have criticized the play...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Racial Justice
Feb 17, 2021
ACLU Statement on House Judiciary Hearing on H.R. 40
WASHINGTON — Today, the House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties will host a hearing on H.R. 40 – a bill that would study the his...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Feb 11, 2021
ACLU of Louisiana Wins Settlement for U.S. Citizen Unlawfully Jailed for Three Days on Immigration Hold Because of His Race
NEW ORLEANS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana today announced a court-approved settlement on behalf of Ramon Torres, a U.S. citizen who was unlawfully jailed for ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Racial Justice
Feb 11, 2021
ACLU of Iowa Objects to Proposed 1619 Project Ban in Schools
This statement can be attributed to Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa Executive Director:
"The ACLU of Iowa is strongly opposed to House File 222, which bans K-12 public schools, commun...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Feb 09, 2021
ACLU Launches New “Systemic Equality” Racial Justice Agenda
ACLU Starts Its Next Century Reaffirming Its Commitment to Ending Systemic Racism
Issue Areas:
Civil Liberties
Racial Justice
About the ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on national issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits.
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