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 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.

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.

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

A sign that says "vote here" among a line of voters.

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

Nov 22, 2022

The Club Q Shooting Took Trans Lives and Destabilized a Community

A waving rainbow flag reading "Rest In Power Daniel Aston" sits at the memorial created outside of Club Q.

The Club Q Shooting Took Trans Lives and Destabilized a Community

Nov 3, 2022

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About The Midterm Elections?

A collage of voting-related imagery including a ballot box, ballot bubbles to fill in and the U.S. Capitol building.

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About The Midterm Elections?

Oct 26, 2022

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

A polling station sign and disabled access sign.

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

Oct 20, 2022

It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott

Protestors being led by a man playing a guitar, followed by women holding signs saying" THE RIGHT TO BOYCOTT", and "BOYCOTT UNTIL THE SIEGE ON GAZA ENDS".

It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott