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
Two Men Named Wes and the Challenge to Fix the Juvenile Justice System
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
Ignoring the Voice of the Jury
By Anna Arceneaux
By Anna Arceneaux
Watch It: Reckoning with Torture in D.C.
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
Document a Day: "If You Think This Is Tough..."
By Larry Siems
By Larry Siems
Check Out Media That Matters Film Fest Winners
By Ateqah Khaki
By Ateqah Khaki
Legislating Racial Profiling, Eroding Public Trust
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
Facts vs. Fiction on the Military’s Abortion Ban
By Amanda Simon
By Amanda Simon
Blood Donation Ban for Gay and Bisexual Men Under Review
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
Document a Day: The Plan Has Been Signed Off On
By Larry Siems
By Larry Siems
Document a Day: Orchestrated Torture
By Larry Siems
By Larry Siems