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.

Joe Biden speaking in front of several American flags.

Feb 3, 2023

The Death Penalty Doesn’t Reflect Our National Values. Why is the Biden Administration Still Pursuing It?

A person holding up a sign saying "Abortion is Our Right."

Dec 22, 2022

2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access

A collage that includes graphics of the Supreme Court, a gavel, and a blow horn.

Dec 15, 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

A group of people holding reproductive rights signs in front of the Capitol Building.

Dec 13, 2022

10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

An intake call screening center for the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services office.

Dec 8, 2022

The Child Welfare System Needs an Overhaul

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."

Dec 5, 2022

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.

Nov 28, 2022

Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.

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.

Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

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Nov 23, 2022

Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over