News & Commentary written by Lora Strum

Lora Strum

Former Managing Editor

ACLU

Featured work

A graphic depicting immigrants' rights.

Apr 15, 2026

‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats

‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats
A multi-ethnic group of people sharing a festive, communal meal at a dining table with roasted chicken, salad, bread, fruit, and wine.

Dec 15, 2025

How to Navigate Politically-Charged Conversations This Holiday Season

How to Navigate Politically-Charged Conversations This Holiday Season
A photo of Gary Tyler.

Nov 20, 2025

Gary Tyler Spent 42 Years in Prison for a Crime He Didn't Commit. Racism Put Him There.

Gary Tyler Spent 42 Years in Prison for a Crime He Didn't Commit. Racism Put Him There.
A demonstrator (with only their hands visible) holds up a sign that reads " FREE SPEECH, FREE COUNTRY - ACLU".

Oct 30, 2025

What the First Amendment Really Protects

What the First Amendment Really Protects
A demonstrator protests ICE and the Trump Administration policy of separating migrant families by holding up a sign (written in red ink on a black background with an illustrated broken red heart at the bottom) that reads, "SHAME ON ICE SHAME ON THE USA FOR RIPPIING APART FAMILIES AND HARMING CHILDREN No One is Illegal On Stolen Land, Defund ICE!!!"

Oct 27, 2025

Pregnant and Postpartum Women Face Neglect and Abuse in ICE Detention

Pregnant and Postpartum Women Face Neglect and Abuse in ICE Detention
A student holds up a placard reading 'Education needs free speech' while attending a march.

Sep 11, 2025

Free Speech At Risk in America’s Schools

Free Speech At Risk in America’s Schools
A smiling Jose Antonio Vargas and two equally joyful female family members stand to the right of a large sign that reads "JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS

Jun 17, 2025

Jose Antonio Vargas on What We Get Wrong About Immigration Reform

Jose Antonio Vargas on What We Get Wrong About Immigration Reform
An exterior shot of the Supreme Court of the United States building.

May 28, 2025

The Supreme Court Cases to Watch

The Supreme Court Cases to Watch
An animation of a married couple holding hands.

May 23, 2025

For Undocumented Immigrants, Being ‘Good’ Is Not Good Enough

For Undocumented Immigrants, Being ‘Good’ Is Not Good Enough
A smiling Leah Watson (a black woman wearing glasses, black business attire and a pin on her left shoulder stands next to a woman wearing a white flower dress wearing glasses and black) gathers for a picture with colleagues.

Feb 27, 2025

'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'

'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'