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Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education NationwidePodcast
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.
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
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
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.Podcast
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.
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Trauma Compounded: The Plight of LGBT Immigration Detainees
While the problem of sexual abuse of immigration detainees reaches far and wide, those with mental disabilities, asylum-seekers, torture survivors,...
By Ian S. Thompson
While the problem of sexual abuse of immigration detainees reaches far and wide, those with mental disabilities, asylum-seekers, torture survivors,...
By Ian S. Thompson
Same Gender Education a Gimmick
By Ronald E. Jackson
By Ronald E. Jackson
This Week in Civil Liberties (10/28/11)
From victories in Florida and Missouri to the anniversary of the Patriot Act.
By Rekha Arulanantham
From victories in Florida and Missouri to the anniversary of the Patriot Act.
By Rekha Arulanantham
Why Cops Shouldn't Be in Classrooms
By Taurean K. Brown
By Taurean K. Brown
Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Weekly Highlights (10/28/2011)
By Caitlin O'Neill
By Caitlin O'Neill
Expanded Immigration Detention: Locking Up Those Yearning to Breathe Free
By Chris Rickerd
By Chris Rickerd
The Patriot Act Anniversary Week Round-Up
The Patriot Act turned 10 on Wednesday. And all we got were violations of our civil liberties.
By Allie Bohm
The Patriot Act turned 10 on Wednesday. And all we got were violations of our civil liberties.
By Allie Bohm
A Tool in the Government's War on Privacy? Absolutely. But in Its War on Terror? Not So Much…
Delaying notice to an ever-growing number of people that their homes and businesses have been searched opens the door for law enforcement to...
By Robyn Greene
Delaying notice to an ever-growing number of people that their homes and businesses have been searched opens the door for law enforcement to...
By Robyn Greene
The Whole World Is Watching: Your Right to Videotape Police
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By Molly Lauterback
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