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Care Denied: West Virginia's Ban on Methadone Clinics Blocks Life-Saving Medicine
The ACLU is suing the state of West Virginia for its moratorium on clinics providing methadone, an opioid treatment that cuts the risk of overdose deaths in half.
By Sarah Stone, Joe Solomon
Care Denied: West Virginia's Ban on Methadone Clinics Blocks Life-Saving MedicinePodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
'I Have No Rights': Minnesota Residents Sue Trump Administration for Racial Profiling, Stops Without Suspicion, and Warrantless Arrests
Immigration arrests have upended life in Minnesota as citizens detail unlawful and violent interactions with ICE in court testimonies as part of an ACLU lawsuit against the Trump administration.
By Hibah Ansari
'I Have No Rights': Minnesota Residents Sue Trump Administration for Racial Profiling, Stops Without Suspicion, and Warrantless Arrests
One Year Later: Georgetown Scholar Illegally Detained for His Speech Returns to Court
The ACLU is in court this week with Dr. Badar Khan Suri fighting the Trump administration’s unconstitutional attempt to re-detain him for exercising his First Amendment rights.
By Noor Zafar, Ellessandra Taormino
One Year Later: Georgetown Scholar Illegally Detained for His Speech Returns to Court
Trump is Attacking a Crucial Fair Housing Rule that Protects Against Discrimination
The disparate impact rule is a long-held housing protection for survivors of domestic violence, women of color and other marginalized groups. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to end the policy.
By Linda Morris, Ashley Johnson
Trump is Attacking a Crucial Fair Housing Rule that Protects Against DiscriminationPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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An End to the Muslim Ban Is Just the Beginning
Yesterday, Joe Biden was inaugurated as President of the United States. And today, as part of his day one agenda, he has rescinded one of the Trump administration’s most incendiary orders: the Muslim Ban. The Muslim ban, enacted within Trump’s first days in office, virtually blocked...
Yesterday, Joe Biden was inaugurated as President of the United States. And today, as part of his day one agenda, he has rescinded one of the Trump administration’s most incendiary orders: the Muslim Ban. The Muslim ban, enacted within Trump’s first days in office, virtually blocked...
What President Biden’s LGBTQ Executive Order Does and Doesn’t Do
The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.
By Chase Strangio
The Biden administration has said they will follow existing federal law protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination — including in schools.
By Chase Strangio
Turning the Page on Trump to the Work Ahead
The ACLU has seen presidents come and go for 101 years. Our work continues.
By Anthony D. Romero
The ACLU has seen presidents come and go for 101 years. Our work continues.
By Anthony D. Romero
The Supreme Court's One-Two Punch Against Women
With two swift actions last week, the Supreme Court sent its own cruel message about its disregard for women.
By Ria Tabacco Mar
With two swift actions last week, the Supreme Court sent its own cruel message about its disregard for women.
By Ria Tabacco Mar
The Enduring Harms of Trump’s Muslim Ban
Families still remain separated, people are unable to celebrate life events or mourn the loss of loved ones, and dreams are faltering for millions...
By Leila Rafei, Ashoka Mukpo
Families still remain separated, people are unable to celebrate life events or mourn the loss of loved ones, and dreams are faltering for millions...
By Leila Rafei, Ashoka Mukpo
What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?
While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
By Louise Melling, David Cole
While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
By Louise Melling, David Cole
Why the ACLU Called for Trump's Impeachment
ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.
By ACLU
ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.
By ACLU
The Unspoken Agreement Between Prosecutors and Law Enforcement
Recent events make it clear that prosecutors and police serve and protect each other instead of us.
By Somil Trivedi
Recent events make it clear that prosecutors and police serve and protect each other instead of us.
By Somil Trivedi
Why the ACLU Called for Trump's Impeachment
This past weekend the national board of the ACLU convened an emergency meeting to respond to the events at the Capitol building on January 6th. After hours of deliberation, the board voted unanimously to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump, just days before his term is set to end. The...
This past weekend the national board of the ACLU convened an emergency meeting to respond to the events at the Capitol building on January 6th. After hours of deliberation, the board voted unanimously to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump, just days before his term is set to end. The...
The Supreme Court Let the Trump Administration Endanger Abortion Patients During a Pandemic. The Biden-Harris Administration Can Fix it Right Away.
The Supreme Court’s ruling is particularly dangerous for people of color and people with low incomes. Luckily, the Biden-Harris administration...
By Georgeanne M. Usova
The Supreme Court’s ruling is particularly dangerous for people of color and people with low incomes. Luckily, the Biden-Harris administration...
By Georgeanne M. Usova
