News & Commentary
Top Stories
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the ACLU and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's LegacyPodcast
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the ACLU has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties — and may face persecution.
By Sarah Mehta
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal CampaignPodcast
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Latest stories
This Week in Civil Liberties (10/11/2012)
By Rekha Arulanantham
By Rekha Arulanantham
Keeping Families Together is the Heart of Immigration Debate
By Heejin Hwang
By Heejin Hwang
What Could Justify Using a Taser on an 8-Year-Old Girl?
By Sarah Solon, Heather Smith
By Sarah Solon, Heather Smith
Coming Out Still Matters
By Adrienne Spiegel
By Adrienne Spiegel
Prosecution Is Not the Way to Save a 10-Year-Old Child
By Allison Frankel, Sarah Solon
By Allison Frankel, Sarah Solon
Massachusetts High Court to Become Latest to Rule on Warrant Requirement for Cell Phone Tracking
By Kade Crockford
By Kade Crockford
The Global Suppression of Protest
By International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations
By International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations
Beware of Poison Pill Spying Reform
By Robyn Greene
By Robyn Greene
This Woman Was Evicted for WHAT?!
By Elayne Weiss, Michaela Wallin
By Elayne Weiss, Michaela Wallin