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.

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Oct 9, 2020

Learn About the Charleston County Sheriff Candidates

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Oct 9, 2020

The Trump Administration is Banning Talk about Race and Gender

Oct 9, 2020

Reproductive Freedom is on the Ballot: Cast an Informed Vote for Montana Governor

Oct 9, 2020

Mental Health Treatment is on the Ballot: Cast an Informed Vote for Montana Governor

Oct 8, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Oct 5, 2020

Learn About Where the Cobb County Sheriff Candidates Land on Civil Liberties Issues

Oct 2, 2020

Learn About Where the Gwinnett County Sheriff Candidates Land on Immigration

Oct 2, 2020

The Supreme Court Rulings You're Not Hearing About

Oct 1, 2020

The Supreme Court Rulings You're Not Hearing About

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

Sep 29, 2020

How the ACLU is Flexing its Political Muscle in the 2020 Elections