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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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How to Build Systemic Equality After Trump
“Asking America to deal with its history of white supremacy, and to recognize how deeply that is engrained in our founding documents and in our...
By ACLU
“Asking America to deal with its history of white supremacy, and to recognize how deeply that is engrained in our founding documents and in our...
By ACLU
New Government Tracking System Paves the Way for Expanded Role of Drones
The FAA's new drone tracking regulations represent a major step in expanding the prevalence of drones in American life.
By Jay Stanley
The FAA's new drone tracking regulations represent a major step in expanding the prevalence of drones in American life.
By Jay Stanley
This is Biden’s Chance to End ICE’s Abuses — For Good
The systemic abuses of ICE make communities less safe — especially when they act in tandem with law enforcement through programs like 287(g), ICE...
By Naureen Shah
The systemic abuses of ICE make communities less safe — especially when they act in tandem with law enforcement through programs like 287(g), ICE...
By Naureen Shah
To End Systemic Racism, Ensure Systemic Equality
It’s not enough to take racist policies off the books. We must pursue systemic equality.
By ReNika Moore, Rakim Brooks
It’s not enough to take racist policies off the books. We must pursue systemic equality.
By ReNika Moore, Rakim Brooks
Abolishing Guam’s Colonial Past Must Include Protecting Access to Abortion
Our island needs to decolonize politically and culturally—and that includes leaving restrictions on abortion to history.
By Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua
Our island needs to decolonize politically and culturally—and that includes leaving restrictions on abortion to history.
By Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua
What It’s Like to Face a Deadly Pandemic Behind Bars
Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family...
By Leila Rafei
Four formerly incarcerated people share their stories about what it’s like to be incarcerated during the pandemic, while friends and family...
By Leila Rafei
Filmmaker Garrett Bradley on Time in the Criminal Justice System
"Time" explores incarceration through a lens of beauty and love, rather than the trauma and pain audiences are accustomed to.
By Rebecca McCray
"Time" explores incarceration through a lens of beauty and love, rather than the trauma and pain audiences are accustomed to.
By Rebecca McCray
Filmmaker Garrett Bradley on Time in the Criminal Justice System
This month, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be featuring a slew of incredible Black leaders who are tackling issues that impact their communities. This week, we’re speaking with Garrett Bradley, a filmmaker passionate about criminal justice reform.
This month, in honor of Black History Month, we’ll be featuring a slew of incredible Black leaders who are tackling issues that impact their communities. This week, we’re speaking with Garrett Bradley, a filmmaker passionate about criminal justice reform.
How Do We End Racism in Policing?
Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.
By ACLU
Incremental reforms have not worked. Reducing police violence requires taking bold steps that lead to transformational change.
By ACLU
Atrocities of the Federal Death Penalty
President Biden must commute all federal death sentences.
By Cassandra Stubbs
President Biden must commute all federal death sentences.
By Cassandra Stubbs
