Press Releases
about Women's Rights
Jun 21, 2024
ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Restrictions on Gun Possession by Individuals Subject to Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal criminal law that makes it a felony for anyone subject to a civil domestic violence restraining order to possess a gun...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Court case: United States v. Rahimi
Jun 11, 2024
Civil Rights Groups Submit Brief in Support of Landmark Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
More than 20 Workers’ Rights, Gender Justice, and Faith Organizations Submit an Amicus Brief Opposing Attacks on Workplace Accommodations
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
May 24, 2024
ACLU & NWLC Submit Brief in Support of Landmark Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
More than 20 Labor, Workers’ Rights, and Gender Justice Organizations Submit an Amicus Brief Opposing Attack on Workplace Accommodations
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
May 06, 2024
National Women’s Law Center Intervenes In Defense of Transgender College Athletes
ATLANTA – As part of its 50-year mission defending the rights of women and girls under Title IX, the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) filed a motion in federal court today se...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
LGBTQ Rights
Apr 30, 2024
New Report Finds Harassment & Mistreatment Fuels Mistrust Among LGBTQ People Towards Police
NEW YORK – Widespread mistreatment and harassment by law enforcement continues to sow doubt and mistrust of police among LGBTQ+ people, according to a new analysis, despite LGBTQ...
Apr 29, 2024
ACLU Applauds EEOC Guidance on Workplace Harassment
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the release of its final guidance on harassment in the workplace, providing much-needed clar...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
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