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Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers.
The Trump administration must release its legal justification and all other materials related to its illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats at sea.
By Jeffrey Stein, Christopher Anders
Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers.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...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025
This year’s most-read ACLU stories trace a nation grappling with military overreach, attacks on the press, threats to immigrant and transgender communities, and the fight for justice in response.
By ACLU
Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025
Inside an ICE Detention Center: Detained People Describe Severe Medical Neglect, Harrowing Conditions
Seven people detail what it’s like to be held in a California immigration detention center. One man who likely has prostate cancer has continuously been denied medication and urgent treatment.
By Hibah Ansari
Inside an ICE Detention Center: Detained People Describe Severe Medical Neglect, Harrowing Conditions
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
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...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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The Supreme Court's One-Two Punch Against Women
With two swift actions last week, the Supreme Court sent its own cruel message about its disregard for women.
By Ria Tabacco Mar
With two swift actions last week, the Supreme Court sent its own cruel message about its disregard for women.
By Ria Tabacco Mar
The Enduring Harms of Trump’s Muslim Ban
Families still remain separated, people are unable to celebrate life events or mourn the loss of loved ones, and dreams are faltering for millions...
By Leila Rafei, Ashoka Mukpo
Families still remain separated, people are unable to celebrate life events or mourn the loss of loved ones, and dreams are faltering for millions...
By Leila Rafei, Ashoka Mukpo
What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?
While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
By Louise Melling, David Cole
While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
By Louise Melling, David Cole
Why the ACLU Called for Trump's Impeachment
ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.
By ACLU
ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.
By ACLU
The Unspoken Agreement Between Prosecutors and Law Enforcement
Recent events make it clear that prosecutors and police serve and protect each other instead of us.
By Somil Trivedi
Recent events make it clear that prosecutors and police serve and protect each other instead of us.
By Somil Trivedi
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
