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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.

Jun 17, 2009

U.N. Expert Provides the U.S. “A Real Roadmap Forward”

U.N. Expert Provides the U.S. “A Real Roadmap Forward”

Jun 15, 2009

U.N. Independent Expert to Testify on Racism in the United States

U.N. Independent Expert to Testify on Racism in the United States

May 11, 2009

U.N. Independent Expert Recommends Remedies for U.S. Race Relations

U.N. Independent Expert Recommends Remedies for U.S. Race Relations

Apr 30, 2009

Stop Beating Children in Schools

Stop Beating Children in Schools

Jan 15, 2009

Far Too Little, Much Too Late

Far Too Little, Much Too Late

Dec 16, 2008

End Abusive, Discriminatory Discipline in Schools: Give All Students a Chance to Thrive

End Abusive, Discriminatory Discipline in Schools: Give All Students a Chance to Thrive

Dec 8, 2008

I Have the Right to Vote…Right?

I Have the Right to Vote…Right?

Jun 3, 2008

U.N. Expert Investigates Racism in Florida

U.N. Expert Investigates Racism in Florida

May 31, 2008

Desperately Seeking Sunlight

Desperately Seeking Sunlight

May 28, 2008

U.N. Rapporteur Meets the Real Los Angeles

U.N. Rapporteur Meets the Real Los Angeles