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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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At the Polls, Episode 5: Why is Voting so Inaccessible to People with Disabilities?
Voters with disabilities are legally guaranteed equal access to the ballot, but for many, voting remains inaccessible.
By ACLU
Voters with disabilities are legally guaranteed equal access to the ballot, but for many, voting remains inaccessible.
By ACLU
Photographer Josue Rivas on Indigenous Representation
This week on Monday, October 12th, a growing number of states and cities across the country celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
This week on Monday, October 12th, a growing number of states and cities across the country celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
What You Need to Know About Orleans Parish District Attorney 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
Let People Vote: Our Fight for Your Right to Vote During 2020
Twenty-eight victories to safeguard our fundamental right to the ballot.
By Dale Ho
Twenty-eight victories to safeguard our fundamental right to the ballot.
By Dale Ho
The Race for Arizona State House District 20
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 Race for Arizona State House District 23
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
At the Polls: Why is it so Hard for 25% of Americans to Vote?
One in four American adults lives with a disability. And that doesn’t even include the fact that about 45% of Americans live with a chronic illness. During a global pandemic, that means that a huge portion of the electorate has health conditions that impact their ability to vote safely. A new...
One in four American adults lives with a disability. And that doesn’t even include the fact that about 45% of Americans live with a chronic illness. During a global pandemic, that means that a huge portion of the electorate has health conditions that impact their ability to vote safely. A new...
The Supreme Court to Decide Whether Chicago Can Keep Cars Locked Up When Debtors File for Bankruptcy
As our country grapples with an economic recession that has plunged millions of people into financial crisis — with Black and Brown communities...
By Nusrat Choudhury
As our country grapples with an economic recession that has plunged millions of people into financial crisis — with Black and Brown communities...
By Nusrat Choudhury
An Indigenous Woman Made it to Safety in the U.S. DHS Won't Let it Go.
An Indigenous woman was persecuted for being Mayan in Guatemala. DHS wants to be able to pull her and her daughter out of their family’s arms in...
By Ashoka Mukpo
An Indigenous woman was persecuted for being Mayan in Guatemala. DHS wants to be able to pull her and her daughter out of their family’s arms in...
By Ashoka Mukpo
The Right to Abortion is on the Ballot in Colorado This November
Proposition 115 shows no compassion for what families face in unimaginably complicated circumstances and takes away the ability of doctors to...
By Denise Maes, Carolyn Ehrlich
Proposition 115 shows no compassion for what families face in unimaginably complicated circumstances and takes away the ability of doctors to...
By Denise Maes, Carolyn Ehrlich
