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We are the nation’s leading civil liberties advocate in the Supreme Court. With over 200 staff attorneys and an extensive network of cooperating attorneys, we handle thousands of cases each year on behalf of clients whose rights have been violated.

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Empowering communities across the U.S.

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At U.N., Trump Hides Behind ‘Sovereignty’ to Shield His Administration From Scrutiny

Trump mentioned “sovereignty” 21 times at the UN today. Here’s what he was getting at.
Jeff Sessions Is Dismantling the Justice Department’s Community Policing Initiative When We Need It Most

The program wasn’t federal intrusion. Local police asked for it to improve relations with the communities they serve.
6 Questions for Trump’s EEOC Nominees: Will LGBT, Disability, and Women's Rights Be Protected?

Workers need the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to keep defending their rights.
Secret Algorithms Are Deciding Criminal Trials and We’re Not Even Allowed to Test Their Accuracy

Man sentenced to life without parole after experimental algorithm says he's guilty, but company won't reveal its source code.

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Congress: pass the Dream Act of 2017

Congress: pass the Dream Act of 2017

Urge your Members of Congress to sponsor and pass the bipartisan Dream Act of 2017.

Do NOT allow ICE to destroy records of abuse of people in custody

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Do NOT allow ICE to destroy records of abuse of people in custody

ICE is destroying records of abuse of people in its custody. Submit a comment now to stop this.

Stop sending weapons of war to our communities

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Stop sending weapons of war to our communities

President Trump has allowed police departments to bring weapons of war into communities. Tell Congress to end this today.

Remove symbols that celebrate the Confederacy and slavery

Remove symbols that celebrate the Confederacy and slavery

We partnered with Color Of Change to tell elected officials to take down Confederate symbols.

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