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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...

What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing

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Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration

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From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.

Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration

A demonstrator holding a sign that says "Censorship Kills Democracies."

Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s Universities

The ACLU filed a lawsuit in 2022 on behalf of professors forced to censor race and gender in their instruction.

By Leah Watson

Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s Universities

A person holds a white sign with bold red text and a red border reading "Statehood for the People of DC Now!" against a bright blue sky, with two blurred people in the foreground.

One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever

Hundreds of thousands of Washington residents oppose the Trump administration’s continued deployment of the National Guard. The only way to make sure this never happens again is to make D.C. a state

By Monica Hopkins

One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever

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Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act

Syringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs.

By Joseph Longley, Malhar Shah

Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act