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 10, 2020

Glennon Doyle on Telling Loved Ones Hard Truths

Dec 7, 2020

We’ve Had Enough Death in 2020. Why Add More?

U.S. President Donald Trump smiles as Judge Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in as the Supreme Court associate justice by Justice Clarence Thomas on South Lawn of White House.

Nov 24, 2020

Can Liberals Win in a Conservative Court?

Nov 20, 2020

New Court, New President: What's Next for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Nov 18, 2020

New Court, New President: What's Next for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Nov 7, 2020

Democracy Persists

A collage of historic photos and letters, including a portrait of Rosika Schwimmer

Nov 2, 2020

Rosika Schwimmer, Woman without a Country

Photo of multiple voting stations set up in the Kentucky Exposition Center for voters to cast their ballot.

Oct 19, 2020

Eye on Civil Liberties: Where You Can Have an Impact in Elections Closer to Home

A hand putting a ballot into a ballot box.

Oct 16, 2020

Make an Informed Decision: Where the Presidential Candidates Land

Oct 14, 2020

What You Need to Know About Orleans Parish District Attorney Candidates