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Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in Photos
From nationwide rallies to crucial Supreme Court cases, revisit the photos that encapsulate our eventful year.
By Johanna Silver
Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in PhotosPodcast
Where Everybody Knows Your Rights
This week, we’re showing thanks to everyone who's stepping up for our collective civil liberties, with a People Power potluck! And we’ve got a seat at the table for you. Our guest of honor is...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
In a letter calling to end immigration detention at Fort Bliss, interviews with 45 people report physical and sexual abuse, medical neglect, and intimidation to self-deport.
By Haddy Gassama
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship, but the fight is heading to the Supreme Court.
By Cody Wofsy
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your Rights
Equally important, but less revered than voting; jury service is a powerful tool for holding the government accountable. ACLU experts answer your questions about jury service.
By ACLU
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your RightsPodcast
Where Everybody Knows Your Rights
This week, we’re showing thanks to everyone who's stepping up for our collective civil liberties, with a People Power potluck! And we’ve got a seat at the table for you. Our guest of honor is...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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Why the ACLU Called for Trump's Impeachment
This past weekend the national board of the ACLU convened an emergency meeting to respond to the events at the Capitol building on January 6th. After hours of deliberation, the board voted unanimously to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump, just days before his term is set to end. The...
This past weekend the national board of the ACLU convened an emergency meeting to respond to the events at the Capitol building on January 6th. After hours of deliberation, the board voted unanimously to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump, just days before his term is set to end. The...
The Supreme Court Let the Trump Administration Endanger Abortion Patients During a Pandemic. The Biden-Harris Administration Can Fix it Right Away.
The Supreme Court’s ruling is particularly dangerous for people of color and people with low incomes. Luckily, the Biden-Harris administration...
By Georgeanne M. Usova
The Supreme Court’s ruling is particularly dangerous for people of color and people with low incomes. Luckily, the Biden-Harris administration...
By Georgeanne M. Usova
Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond
Millions of tenants face the threat of eviction in the first few months of 2021 alone. Securing tenants’ right to counsel is key to fighting this...
By Sandra Park, John Pollock
Millions of tenants face the threat of eviction in the first few months of 2021 alone. Securing tenants’ right to counsel is key to fighting this...
By Sandra Park, John Pollock
Biden Must Restore and Rebuild Asylum
A reversal of Trump's asylum system is simply not enough — we must build our asylum system back better.
By Katrina Eiland
A reversal of Trump's asylum system is simply not enough — we must build our asylum system back better.
By Katrina Eiland
As Sheriffs Quit ICE, Joe Biden Can Lead the Way in Restoring Trust
Biden has the power to end one of ICE’s most pernicious programs.
By Brian Tashman
Biden has the power to end one of ICE’s most pernicious programs.
By Brian Tashman
We Can Uphold Free Speech and Hold President Trump Accountable
As our board’s second call for Trump’s impeachment makes clear, our allegiance has always been, and remains, with the Constitution.
By Anthony D. Romero
As our board’s second call for Trump’s impeachment makes clear, our allegiance has always been, and remains, with the Constitution.
By Anthony D. Romero
Special Edition: ACLU Responds to Events at the U.S. Capitol
On Wednesday, pro-Trump loyalists stormed the Capitol in an effort to prevent Congress from certifying the electoral college decision to elect Vice President Biden to be the next President of the United States. At the ACLU, we watched aghast like many of you at home. What we saw was a dangerous...
On Wednesday, pro-Trump loyalists stormed the Capitol in an effort to prevent Congress from certifying the electoral college decision to elect Vice President Biden to be the next President of the United States. At the ACLU, we watched aghast like many of you at home. What we saw was a dangerous...
For Muslims, Even Prayers Aren't Private
The sale of a prayer app's user data is just the latest example of ongoing government surveillance endured by Muslim communities.
By ACLU
The sale of a prayer app's user data is just the latest example of ongoing government surveillance endured by Muslim communities.
By ACLU
Requiring Men but not Women to Register for the Draft is Sex Discrimination
That’s why we’re asking the U.S. Supreme Court to end this practice.
By Ria Tabacco Mar
That’s why we’re asking the U.S. Supreme Court to end this practice.
By Ria Tabacco Mar
For Muslims, Even Prayers Aren't Private
We generate droves of personal data every time we use the apps on our phones, make a call, make an online purchase. We all hope that data is kept private, hidden away from people or entities that might want to surveil us, but sometimes it isn’t.
We generate droves of personal data every time we use the apps on our phones, make a call, make an online purchase. We all hope that data is kept private, hidden away from people or entities that might want to surveil us, but sometimes it isn’t.