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Children Describe 'Despair, Loneliness, and Boredom' at Colorado Juvenile Detention Centers
ACLU class-action lawsuit urges state of Colorado to release children from jails to community-based settings while awaiting decisions in their juvenile delinquency cases. Kids with disabilities and foster children are particularly vulnerable.
By Elisa Epstein, Quinn Phillips
Children Describe 'Despair, Loneliness, and Boredom' at Colorado Juvenile Detention CentersPodcast
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.
Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court just struck down a Louisiana map that fairly represents Black voters, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision
Deaths in Detention: ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Detention Camps into Warehouses Despite Record Deaths
Despite abhorrent conditions and increasing deaths in ICE detention, the Trump administration’s new warehouse detention system would increase capacity to 96,000 people and undoubtedly lead to continued abuse.
By Haddy Gassama
Deaths in Detention: ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Detention Camps into Warehouses Despite Record Deaths
ACLU Joins Coalition Calling For FIFA to Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World Cup
The coalition has issued a travel advisory for fans, players, journalists, and other visitors attending the 2026 World Cup in areas impacted by the Trump administration’s militarized immigration crackdown.
By Alaina Ruffin, Jamil Dakwar
ACLU Joins Coalition Calling For FIFA to Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World CupPodcast
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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Learn About the Charleston County Sheriff Candidates
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
The Trump Administration is Banning Talk about Race and Gender
The administration is barring federal agencies and contractors from providing employees with critical training on race and sex discrimination
By Sarah Hinger, Brian Hauss
The administration is barring federal agencies and contractors from providing employees with critical training on race and sex discrimination
By Sarah Hinger, Brian Hauss
Reproductive Freedom is on the Ballot: Cast an Informed Vote for Montana Governor
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
Mental Health Treatment is on the Ballot: Cast an Informed Vote for Montana Governor
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
Overhauling Our Immigration System Begins with Citizenship for All
This blog is the first in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States
By Madhuri Grewal
This blog is the first in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States
By Madhuri Grewal
Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?
Over the last months, we’ve explored different conversations on the subject of policing: abolition, violence and accountability, protest and activism. Today, we’re exploring a topic that has gained more attention in the wake of Daniel Prude’s death in March at the hands of the Rochester...
Over the last months, we’ve explored different conversations on the subject of policing: abolition, violence and accountability, protest and activism. Today, we’re exploring a topic that has gained more attention in the wake of Daniel Prude’s death in March at the hands of the Rochester...
At the Polls, Episode 4: What Does it Take to Get Younger Voters to the Polls?
If young voters turn out in 2020 like they did in 2018, they could significantly impact the outcome of the election.
By ACLU
If young voters turn out in 2020 like they did in 2018, they could significantly impact the outcome of the election.
By ACLU
At the Polls: How Do We Get Young People to Vote?
American voting rates have hovered in the mid-50s for most of recent history. As these things go, that is not great. But it’s even worse with younger voters. In the 2014 midterms, less than 20 percent of voters under 30 cast a ballot. We saw a shift in the 2018 midterms and now the question is...
American voting rates have hovered in the mid-50s for most of recent history. As these things go, that is not great. But it’s even worse with younger voters. In the 2014 midterms, less than 20 percent of voters under 30 cast a ballot. We saw a shift in the 2018 midterms and now the question is...
Learn About Where the Cobb County Sheriff Candidates Land on Civil Liberties Issues
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
Learn About Where the Gwinnett County Sheriff Candidates Land on Immigration
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU