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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 RolesPodcast
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...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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.
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los Angeles
For more than 40 years, equal access to educational opportunities of Los Angeles students under the California Constitution have been protected by a court order. Now, those court-ordered protections are being challenged.
By Amanda Walgrove, Jonathan Newton
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los Angeles
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.
The claimants detail being unlawfully detained, denied medical care, or targeted simply for speaking out or recording what they saw. Their experiences reveal a dangerous pattern of abuse that threatens the rights and safety of us all.
By Yasmin Cader
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.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...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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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
What Does Free Speech Mean Online?
On At Liberty, we dig into how to reconcile social media bans and free speech rights.
By ACLU
On At Liberty, we dig into how to reconcile social media bans and free speech rights.
By ACLU
