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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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Clearview's Dangerous Misreading of the First Amendment Could Spell the End of Privacy Laws
The face surveillance company claims it has a First Amendment right to capture our faceprints without our consent. It is wrong.
By Vera Eidelman
The face surveillance company claims it has a First Amendment right to capture our faceprints without our consent. It is wrong.
By Vera Eidelman
Pamela Winn Fights the Shackling of Pregnant People
Winn’s story highlights why pregnant people should never be shackled. She is fighting to ensure they aren’t.
By Pamela Winn, Filmmakers of WINN
Winn’s story highlights why pregnant people should never be shackled. She is fighting to ensure they aren’t.
By Pamela Winn, Filmmakers of WINN
50 Years Into the War on Drugs, Biden-Harris can Fix the Harm It Created
The war on drugs has failed, and Americans on the right and left are ready for it to end.
By Udi Ofer
The war on drugs has failed, and Americans on the right and left are ready for it to end.
By Udi Ofer
Black Life Deserves More Than Meaningless Commissions
The Trump administration botched its attempt at police reform. The incoming Biden-Harris administration has the opportunity to fix those mistakes.
By Paige Fernandez
The Trump administration botched its attempt at police reform. The incoming Biden-Harris administration has the opportunity to fix those mistakes.
By Paige Fernandez
New Law Requires Federal Agents to Identify Themselves to Protesters
Secret police forces patrolling our neighborhoods in response to protests is unacceptable.
By Kate Oh
Secret police forces patrolling our neighborhoods in response to protests is unacceptable.
By Kate Oh
A Holiday Movie Marathon
This week, we’re revisiting one of our year-end favorites, a conversation about ACLU staffers’ favorite holiday movies. So grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. We’ll see you again in 2021.
This week, we’re revisiting one of our year-end favorites, a conversation about ACLU staffers’ favorite holiday movies. So grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. We’ll see you again in 2021.
Incarcerated People Should Get Priority Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine. It's the Smart and Humane Thing to Do.
If officials fail to prioritize incarcerated individuals for the vaccine, we will take them to court.
By Anthony D. Romero
If officials fail to prioritize incarcerated individuals for the vaccine, we will take them to court.
By Anthony D. Romero
The Songs That Helped ACLU Staffers Survive 2020
On At Liberty, we share a few anthems that helped us push through this challenging year.
By ACLU
On At Liberty, we share a few anthems that helped us push through this challenging year.
By ACLU
Arkansas Politicians’ Relentless Push to End Abortion Access, and Humiliate and Shame Abortion Patients
Four laws in Arkansas would decimate abortion access in the state, and patients are speaking up.
By Chelsea Tejada
Four laws in Arkansas would decimate abortion access in the state, and patients are speaking up.
By Chelsea Tejada
A Tale of Two Body Camera Videos
When the police are given the discretion to publicly release favorable body camera footage but withhold negative footage, police body cameras...
By Chad Marlow
When the police are given the discretion to publicly release favorable body camera footage but withhold negative footage, police body cameras...
By Chad Marlow
