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Born in the USA: Defending Birthright Citizenship
Born in the USA: Defending Birthright CitizenshipThe Constitution, not the president, decides who is a citizen.
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ACLU's Know Your Rights University
ACLU's Know Your Rights UniversityKnow Your Rights University (KYR-U) teaches kids lessons about civics, constitutional rights, and free expression!
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Deaths in Detention
Deaths in DetentionAgainst the backdrop of a mounting death toll, ICE is rapidly expanding its detention infrastructure.
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Stop Trump's Attacks on Our Elections
Stop Trump's Attacks on Our ElectionsWe're rejecting President Trump's attack on our vote – sign on now and we'll deliver this petition to the White House.
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The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
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Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice.
Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety.
Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
News and Commentary
Recording Law Enforcement is a First Amendment Right
Recording Law Enforcement is a First Amendment RightHundreds of people across the country have faced retaliation for exercising their First Amendment right to record ICE and other federal agents deployed in their communities.
Your Questions Answered: What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care?
Your Questions Answered: What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care?The Supreme Court recently made a ruling that blows open the door for states and localities to create discriminatory voting maps. Here’s what you need to know about redistricting and voting rights in light of this decision.
Children Describe 'Despair, Loneliness, and Boredom' at Colorado Juvenile Detention Centers
Children Describe 'Despair, Loneliness, and Boredom' at Colorado Juvenile Detention CentersACLU class-action lawsuit urges state of Colorado to release children from jails to community-based settings while awaiting decisions in their juvenile delinquency cases. Kids with disabilities and foster children are particularly vulnerable.
