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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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$4 Billion Since 1978 — Time to Cut California's Death Penalty
The price tag for death is even higher than we thought.
By James Clark
The price tag for death is even higher than we thought.
By James Clark
Pulitzer Prize Winner on DREAMing of a Better Future for Children of Immigrants
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
Lift Children Out of the Criminal Justice System – Don't Lock Them Away
By Ezekiel Edwards, Tanya Greene
By Ezekiel Edwards, Tanya Greene
A Glimmer of Hope in Texas' Approach to the War on Drugs
By Frank Knaack
By Frank Knaack
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By Joanne Lin
By Joanne Lin
Your Money's Good Here, It's You That's the Problem
By Daniel Bullard-Bates
By Daniel Bullard-Bates
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By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
States Must Take the Lead on Ending the War on Drugs
By Mark Cooke
By Mark Cooke
U.N. Human Rights Council: LGBT Rights Are Human Rights
For the first time ever, the U.N.’s Human Rights Council members adopted a resolution condemning violence and discrimination against those who...
By Devon Chaffee, Ian S. Thompson
For the first time ever, the U.N.’s Human Rights Council members adopted a resolution condemning violence and discrimination against those who...
By Devon Chaffee, Ian S. Thompson
Louisiana Passes Legislation Addressing Growing Number of Elderly in Prison
By Rachel Myers
By Rachel Myers