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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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Check Your Constitutional Rights at the Classroom Door? Not on Our Watch.
By Rebecca McCray
By Rebecca McCray
ACLU Sues Government to Find Out Secret Interpretation of Patriot Act
By Anna Estevao
By Anna Estevao
U.S. Continues to Blow Away the Field in Demanding Information from Google
Between January and June 2011, U.S. law enforcement agents made 5,950 requests for data about Google users.
By Chris Conley
Between January and June 2011, U.S. law enforcement agents made 5,950 requests for data about Google users.
By Chris Conley
Immigration Detainees Fear Rape and Death
By Lisa Graybill
By Lisa Graybill
Victory in Florida: No Illegal Drug Testing For Welfare
By Maria Kayanan
By Maria Kayanan
Standing Up to Internet Censorship
By Catherine Crump
By Catherine Crump
I Went to Washington and Democracy Broke Out
An honest and open debate was had on a key issue facing our country and our economy.
By Chris Calabrese
An honest and open debate was had on a key issue facing our country and our economy.
By Chris Calabrese
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By Rebecca McCray
By Rebecca McCray
Stop Domestic Violence in Its Tracks
By Katherine Clemente
By Katherine Clemente
The Patriot Act, Cyber-Edition
Congress is currently considering new cybersecurity measures, including some proposed by the Obama administration.
By ACLU
Congress is currently considering new cybersecurity measures, including some proposed by the Obama administration.
By ACLU