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.

An ACLU CALIFORNIA ACTION protest and press conference.

Feb 24, 2025

State and Local Governments Are Saying No to Trump's Radical Agenda

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Chicago Stands With Immigrant Families".

Feb 10, 2025

Trump's Attempt to Unilaterally Control State and Local Funding Is Dangerous, Dumb, and Undemocratic

President Donald Trump holds up a recently signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House.

Feb 4, 2025

What Is an Executive Order and How Does it Work?

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Jan 17, 2025

How to Take Action on Inauguration Day and Beyond

Jan 13, 2025

Staying Focused on the Fight: How the ACLU is Celebrating 105 Years

Jan 8, 2025

Where FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Stands on Civil Liberties

Dec 26, 2024

Where Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Stands on Civil Liberties

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Dec 10, 2024

We Need to Know More About State Supreme Court Cases

Donald Trump walks through the Crypt at the U.S. Capitol building.

Nov 7, 2024

Donald Trump Will Return to the White House This Month. The ACLU is Ready.

Nov 6, 2024

We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.