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A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election ProcessPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
By Jina John
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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President Biden: The Time To Restore Net Neutrality Is Now
Why net neutrality needs to be a first 100 days priority.
By Chad Marlow
Why net neutrality needs to be a first 100 days priority.
By Chad Marlow
An End to the Muslim Ban is Just the Beginning
On our podcast, we take a look at what a post-Muslim ban world may look like for those who bore the brunt of this harmful policy.
By ACLU
On our podcast, we take a look at what a post-Muslim ban world may look like for those who bore the brunt of this harmful policy.
By ACLU
The First Amendment Protects Scabby, the 12-Foot Inflatable Rat, Too
The government is attempting to exterminate Scabby because he is a labor symbol. Luckily for Scabby, the First Amendment is on his side.
By Arianna Demas
The government is attempting to exterminate Scabby because he is a labor symbol. Luckily for Scabby, the First Amendment is on his side.
By Arianna Demas
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 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 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
While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
By Louise Melling
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
