Press Releases

Jul 13, 2023

In Free Speech Win, Millionaire Withdraws Attempt to Identify Anonymous Online Critic

In response to ACLU of Northern California’s Motion to Quash, Pharmaceutical Magnate Drops Subpoena Seeking Identity of Person Who Critiqued Him Online

Issue Areas: Free Speech

Jul 13, 2023

Texas Families and Medical Providers Sue Texas to Block Dangerous Transgender Youth Medical Care Ban

AUSTIN, Texas – Families and medical providers late yesterday sued the state of Texas and other state defendants to block Senate Bill 14 before it can go into effect Sept. 1. The...

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

Jul 12, 2023

ACLU Commemorates Melvin L. Wulf, Former Legal Director

NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union celebrates the life and legacy of Melvin L. Wulf, former ACLU legal director, following his death July 8 at age 95. Anthony D. Romer...

Issue Areas: Civil Liberties

Jul 12, 2023

ACLU Comment on Introduction of Veteran Service Recognition Act

WASHINGTON — House Democrats and Republicans joined together today to introduce the Veteran Service Recognition Act (VSRA) into the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan ...

Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Jul 12, 2023

Abortion Providers File Challenge to Iowa Six-Week Abortion Ban

DES MOINES, Iowa — Today, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, the Emma Goldman Clinic, and the ACLU of Iowa filed a challenge in district court to an abortion ban at approximate...

Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

Jul 11, 2023

Transgender Kansans Intervene in Lawsuit to Block Attorney General from Denying Changes to Gender Markers on Driver’s Licenses

TOPEKA, KAN. – The ACLU of Kansas, the ACLU, and Stinson LLP today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit between Attorney General Kris Kobach and the Kansas Department of Reve...

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

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