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.

Jul 8, 2022

Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country

Michael Kasey, who is blind, demonstrates a voting machine that allows people with disabilities to vote.
Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country

Jul 7, 2022

Two Generations of Reproductive Rights Advocates on Life After Roe

Protesters supporting abortion march in front of the Supreme Court holding signs that read "Bans off our Bodies."
Two Generations of Reproductive Rights Advocates on Life After Roe

Jul 7, 2022

Your Abortions. Your Voices. Your Stories.

A collage of images of abortion activists who contributed their quotes.
Your Abortions. Your Voices. Your Stories.

Jul 7, 2022

A Radical Supreme Court Term in Review

A view front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building behind riot gates.
A Radical Supreme Court Term in Review

Jul 6, 2022

The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State

A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.
The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State

Jun 29, 2022

It’s 2022 and Two Books Are on Trial for ‘Obscenity’

A bookshelf full of books.
It’s 2022 and Two Books Are on Trial for ‘Obscenity’

Jun 27, 2022

How Online Censorship Harms Sex Workers and LGBTQ Communities

The Twitter logo sign that hangs in front of its New York City headquarters.
How Online Censorship Harms Sex Workers and LGBTQ Communities

Jun 27, 2022

Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule

A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits parked in front of a crowd of people peering through the U.S.-Mexico border fence in San Diego.
Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule

Jun 23, 2022

Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights

A close shot of a police officer putting handcuffs on someone.
Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights

Jun 22, 2022

Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation

Two detainees seen waiting through a window behind closed doors.
Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation