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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 ActPodcast
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.
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Heather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the ACLU of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights.
By Heather St. Amand, Phuong Tran
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
By Naureen Shah
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender women and girls from school sports. Learn how the decision impacts transgender people, families, and educators.
By Joshua Block
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court DecisionPodcast
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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The Affordable Care Act — and With It, Our Civil Rights — Are Under Attack
On Nov. 10, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the ACA, and all it means for so many of us, remains the law.
By Louise Melling
On Nov. 10, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the ACA, and all it means for so many of us, remains the law.
By Louise Melling
Putting Rap Lyrics on Trial is a Violation of Free Speech
The state of Tennessee is violating a rapper's First Amendment rights by trying to use his lyrics as evidence at trial.
By Emerson Sykes, Leila Rafei
The state of Tennessee is violating a rapper's First Amendment rights by trying to use his lyrics as evidence at trial.
By Emerson Sykes, Leila Rafei
Democracy Persists
Now is not the moment to sit back. We must continue our fight, no matter who occupies the White House, and we will prevail.
By Anthony D. Romero
Now is not the moment to sit back. We must continue our fight, no matter who occupies the White House, and we will prevail.
By Anthony D. Romero
Racial Justice Demands That Every Vote Is Counted
Attempts by the Trump campaign to stop counting or invalidate mail-in votes would disproportionately impact votes from communities of color.
By ACLU
Attempts by the Trump campaign to stop counting or invalidate mail-in votes would disproportionately impact votes from communities of color.
By ACLU
Criminal Justice Reform Takes Another Big, Messy Step Forward in 2020 Elections
What a super partisan, highly divided election means for criminal justice reform.
By Taylor Pendergrass
What a super partisan, highly divided election means for criminal justice reform.
By Taylor Pendergrass
Racial Justice Demands That Every Vote Is Counted
The Trump campaign is pursuing legal challenges in battleground states as the pathways to President Trump’s reelection narrow. These challenges involve attempts to stop or challenge the vote count. And because of the record number of mail-in ballots cast during the pandemic, the votes affected...
The Trump campaign is pursuing legal challenges in battleground states as the pathways to President Trump’s reelection narrow. These challenges involve attempts to stop or challenge the vote count. And because of the record number of mail-in ballots cast during the pandemic, the votes affected...
At the Polls, Episode 8: Know Your Rights on Election Day
We'll see you at the polls.
By ACLU
We'll see you at the polls.
By ACLU
At the Polls: Know Your Voting Rights
Tomorrow's the big day: Election Day! The last day to vote. Here at the ACLU, we have just one closing argument: Everyone should be able to vote, and everyone’s vote should be counted. So, we want to prepare you to know your rights when you head to the ballot box. We've prepared a short and...
Tomorrow's the big day: Election Day! The last day to vote. Here at the ACLU, we have just one closing argument: Everyone should be able to vote, and everyone’s vote should be counted. So, we want to prepare you to know your rights when you head to the ballot box. We've prepared a short and...
Rosika Schwimmer, Woman without a Country
After fleeing persecution, a Hungarian anti-war activist sought refuge in the United States, only to be rejected and scorned for her pacifism. Ever...
By Susan N. Herman
After fleeing persecution, a Hungarian anti-war activist sought refuge in the United States, only to be rejected and scorned for her pacifism. Ever...
By Susan N. Herman
What State Question 805 Has Already Won
State Question 805 has already achieved success by opening up an entirely new chapter in Oklahoma’s long journey toward ending mass incarceration.
By Taylor Pendergrass
State Question 805 has already achieved success by opening up an entirely new chapter in Oklahoma’s long journey toward ending mass incarceration.
By Taylor Pendergrass
