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.

Sep 18, 2020

In Memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)

Sep 17, 2020

The Psychology of Social Isolation

A guard tower flanks the sign at the entrance to the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute.

Aug 26, 2020

Not Even a Global Pandemic Could Stop the Federal Government from Pursuing a String of Back-to-Back Executions This Summer

A collage of protest signs and legal filings.

Aug 17, 2020

We’ve Filed 400 Legal Actions Against Trump

Trump wags finger as he talks to reporters before departing from a New Jersey airport.

Aug 10, 2020

Not Just a Bad President, Trump is a “Holmesian Bad Man.” Act Accordingly.

Poster for "The Fight," drawing depicting four ACLU lawyers alongside film title.

Jul 27, 2020

10x10: Join THE FIGHT

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are shown at the Democratic Debate

Jul 15, 2020

During a Global Pandemic and Period of Nationwide Protests for Racial Justice, Does the Biden-Sanders Platform Meet the Moment?

Jul 10, 2020

The Supreme Court Term No One Expected

President Donald Trump walks down the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

Jul 10, 2020

Supreme Court Correctly Rules that Trump is Not Above the Law

Renee Bracey Sherman, of We Testify, speaks to supporters organized by the Center for Reproductive Rights during a rally at the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments for June Medical Services v. Russo

Jul 10, 2020

How Reproductive Justice is Part of an Anti-Racist Agenda