News & Commentary about Civil Liberties

The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

Dec 22, 2022

2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access

A person holding up a sign saying "Abortion is Our Right."
2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access

Dec 15, 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

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End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

Dec 13, 2022

10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

A group of people holding reproductive rights signs in front of the Capitol Building.
10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

Dec 8, 2022

The Child Welfare System Needs an Overhaul

An intake call screening center for the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services office.
The Child Welfare System Needs an Overhaul

Dec 5, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."
What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Dec 2, 2022

I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.

Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.
I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.

Nov 28, 2022

Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.

Khorry Ramey with Kevin Johnson Jr.
Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.

Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.
20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

Nov 23, 2022

Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

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Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

Nov 23, 2022

Two Cups of Broth and Rotting Sandwiches: The Reality of Mealtime in Prisons and Jails

A nutraloaf, a meal typically given to inmates for misbehavior.
Two Cups of Broth and Rotting Sandwiches: The Reality of Mealtime in Prisons and Jails