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Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education NationwidePodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
ACLU Launches Largest Ever Midterm Electoral Program
We are spending millions across nine states to educate voters on critical races and ballot measures affecting abortion, LGBTQ rights, voting, fair courts, and democracy protections in the 2026 midterm elections.
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.Podcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
ACLU Launches Largest Ever Midterm Electoral Program
We are spending millions across nine states to educate voters on critical races and ballot measures affecting abortion, LGBTQ rights, voting, fair courts, and democracy protections in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Is There a New Era for Human Rights on the Horizon?
Here's what we learned from the Biden-Harris administration’s first appearance before the United Nations.
By JoAnn Kamuf Ward, Jamil Dakwar
Here's what we learned from the Biden-Harris administration’s first appearance before the United Nations.
By JoAnn Kamuf Ward, Jamil Dakwar
We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises
When courts are forgiving police for tasing people who are covered in gasoline, things have gone very wrong.
By West Resendes, Somil Trivedi
When courts are forgiving police for tasing people who are covered in gasoline, things have gone very wrong.
By West Resendes, Somil Trivedi
North Carolina Has Spent Decades Attacking Abortion Access. We’re Fighting Back.
In the post-Trump era — with the concern that the balance of the Supreme Court has shifted to an anti-abortion majority — states play an...
By Clara Spera
In the post-Trump era — with the concern that the balance of the Supreme Court has shifted to an anti-abortion majority — states play an...
By Clara Spera
Why We Need the Post Office to Close the Racial Wealth Gap
Roughly 50 percent of Black families do not have access to affordable financial services. The post office can close that gap.
By Rakim Brooks
Roughly 50 percent of Black families do not have access to affordable financial services. The post office can close that gap.
By Rakim Brooks
Sheriff Kristin Graziano Wants to End Racist Policing
Last summer, protesters and organizers called for a racial reckoning and a change to how our country's policies. In the wake of those protests, a sheriff’s race in Charleston County, South Carolina took shape with a reform-minded candidate Kristin Graziano taking on an establishment incumbent....
Last summer, protesters and organizers called for a racial reckoning and a change to how our country's policies. In the wake of those protests, a sheriff’s race in Charleston County, South Carolina took shape with a reform-minded candidate Kristin Graziano taking on an establishment incumbent....
Racial Justice and Civil Liberties: An Inseparable History at the ACLU
Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
By Ellis Cose
Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
By Ellis Cose
How the Stimulus Can Help Decriminalize Poverty
Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.
By Emma Andersson
Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.
By Emma Andersson
Major Hack of Camera Company Offers Four Key Lessons on Surveillance
Sometimes what's sold as progress is anything but.
By Jay Stanley
Sometimes what's sold as progress is anything but.
By Jay Stanley
Behind Closed Doors: The Traumas of Domestic Work in the U.S.
The U.S. government's failure to act has allowed domestic worker abuse to continue unchecked.
By Eva Lopez, Leila Rafei
The U.S. government's failure to act has allowed domestic worker abuse to continue unchecked.
By Eva Lopez, Leila Rafei
Unless Biden Acts, Trump’s Assault on Human Rights will Continue
We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
By Leila N. Sadat
We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
By Leila N. Sadat
