Press Releases

Mar 28, 2019

House of Representatives Passes Resolution in Support of Transgender Servicemembers

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed H. Res. 124 today, expressing opposition to the Trump Administration’s attempts to ban transgender people from serving in the A...

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

Mar 27, 2019

House of Representatives Passes Paycheck Fairness Act

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act today to strengthen protections against sex-based pay discrimination. The bill makes critical updates t...

Issue Areas: Women's Rights

Mar 27, 2019

Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Policing for Profit

WASHINGTON — The Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration or FAIR Act was introduced today in the House. The bill would reform the practice of law enforcement seizing money, homes, ...

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Mar 27, 2019

ACLU Applauds Veto of Bill to Restrict Abortion Access in Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union applauds the decision of Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló to veto Senate Bill 950. The House voted to override the veto, and...

Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Mar 26, 2019

Senate Introduces Bills to Protect Immigrants Eligible for DACA, TPS, and DED

WASHINGTON — The Dream Act of 2019 and the Secure Act were introduced today in the Senate. These two bills would protect Dreamers and those eligible for Temporary Protected Statu...

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Mar 22, 2019

ACLU Calls for Public Release of Mueller Report on Russia Investigation

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union today called for Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation to be made public. ACLU National Legal Dire...

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