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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.

Nov 26, 2008

Robert Jackson: American Idol

Robert Jackson: American Idol

Nov 18, 2008

This Week on the Hill, 11/17/08 – 11/21/08

This Week on the Hill, 11/17/08 – 11/21/08

Nov 5, 2008

On January 20, With the Stroke of a Pen, President Obama Can Undo Some of the Damage of the Past Eight Years

On January 20, With the Stroke of a Pen, President Obama Can Undo Some of the Damage of the Past Eight Years

Oct 31, 2008

Fight for Civil Liberites and Pay for School

Fight for Civil Liberites and Pay for School

Oct 28, 2008

See it Now: Supreme Court Briefing 2008-09

See it Now: Supreme Court Briefing 2008-09

Oct 28, 2008

New ACLU President On Elections

New ACLU President On Elections

Oct 27, 2008

You Win Some, You Lose Some — A Year in Legislative Battles from the ACLU's D.C. Office

You Win Some, You Lose Some — A Year in Legislative Battles from the ACLU's D.C. Office

Oct 23, 2008

Arizonans Deserves Better

Arizonans Deserves Better

Oct 23, 2008

Rollout! We Draw the Line in the Sand for the Next Administration

Rollout! We Draw the Line in the Sand for the Next Administration

Oct 20, 2008

Bureau of Prisons Revises Policy on Shackling of Pregnant Inmates

Bureau of Prisons Revises Policy on Shackling of Pregnant Inmates