News & Commentary
Top Stories
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.
Latest stories
ACLU Lens: American Citizen Anwar Al-Aulaqi Killed Without Judicial Process
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
Racial Inequities Live On in Georgia
By Anna Arceneaux
By Anna Arceneaux
The Right to Life Denied: Death Penalty Violates the Constitution and International Law
By Avinash Samarth
By Avinash Samarth
Defending Banned Books...Again
By Sarah Armstrong
By Sarah Armstrong
ACLU Lens: Rachel Maddow Highlights ACLU Report on Abuse in Los Angeles Jails
Maddow highlighted an ACLU report released yesterday documenting dozens of stories of brutal violence carried out by sheriff’s deputies against...
By Will Matthews
Maddow highlighted an ACLU report released yesterday documenting dozens of stories of brutal violence carried out by sheriff’s deputies against...
By Will Matthews
ACLU Writes to UNESCO on Homophobia in U.S. Schools
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
Medical Marijuana: A Cure, Not a Crime
By Rachel Myers
By Rachel Myers
"Don't Filter Me" at Six Months
By Chris Hampton, Joshua Block
By Chris Hampton, Joshua Block
Ban Censorship, Not Books or Websites
By Grant Doty
By Grant Doty