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The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook
The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we’re fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king.
By Johanna Silver
The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar PlaybookPodcast
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.
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
ACLU deputy executive director reflects on the country’s 250th anniversary and the work that continues today as she enters new role.
By Yasmin Cader
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
The Supreme Court ruling held that President Donald Trump’s effort to get rid of birthright citizenship violated the constitution and federal law.
By Cody Wofsy
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn birthright citizenship. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS 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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Wi-Fi is Another Way We Can Be Tracked 24/7
Courts should require a search warrant to ensure that police do not abuse this power.
By Nathan Freed Wessler, Jennifer Stisa Granick
Courts should require a search warrant to ensure that police do not abuse this power.
By Nathan Freed Wessler, Jennifer Stisa Granick
True Justice for Breonna Taylor Won’t Come From Criminal Charges Alone
People are rightfully losing faith in the law’s ability to deliver justice. Here’s what prosecutors could do to fix that.
By Somil Trivedi
People are rightfully losing faith in the law’s ability to deliver justice. Here’s what prosecutors could do to fix that.
By Somil Trivedi
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Got Her Start at the ACLU
Before she became a Supreme Court Justice, Ruth was a mother, a law professor, and the founder of the ACLU's Women's Rights Project.
By Aryeh Neier
Before she became a Supreme Court Justice, Ruth was a mother, a law professor, and the founder of the ACLU's Women's Rights Project.
By Aryeh Neier
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: A Cautionary Tale About Bail “Reform” in Georgia
In Georgia, the disconnect between the law and practice in the context of bail reform is laid bare by a new study.
By Andrea Woods
In Georgia, the disconnect between the law and practice in the context of bail reform is laid bare by a new study.
By Andrea Woods
Facebook's Discrimination Against the LGBT Community
The company rejected an ad of a same-sex couple, but took no issue with a similar ad of a heterosexual couple.
By ACLU, Sera Golding-Young
The company rejected an ad of a same-sex couple, but took no issue with a similar ad of a heterosexual couple.
By ACLU, Sera Golding-Young
Chase Strangio on the New Frontier of Attacks on Trans Youth
September is in full swing, and millions of students across the US are returning to school, though for many, this year looks like none other. As school districts across the country grapple with how to resume classes during a pandemic, many districts and their trans students are facing additional...
September is in full swing, and millions of students across the US are returning to school, though for many, this year looks like none other. As school districts across the country grapple with how to resume classes during a pandemic, many districts and their trans students are facing additional...
When will DeSantis listen to his own voters on ex-felons' voting rights?
At a time of bitter, partisan division, a supermajority of ordinary Democrats and Republicans joined forces to pass the most significant expansion...
By Duncan Hosie
At a time of bitter, partisan division, a supermajority of ordinary Democrats and Republicans joined forces to pass the most significant expansion...
By Duncan Hosie
For Justice Ginsburg, Abortion Was About Equality
With Justice Ginsburg’s death, the fight to protect reproductive freedom is more urgent than ever, as is the need not to settle for what we have...
By Louise Melling
With Justice Ginsburg’s death, the fight to protect reproductive freedom is more urgent than ever, as is the need not to settle for what we have...
By Louise Melling
Reproductive Abuse is Rampant in the Immigration Detention System
Immigrants are routinely abused, silenced, traumatized, and even killed by the U.S. immigration detention system. It has to stop.
By Brigitte Amiri
Immigrants are routinely abused, silenced, traumatized, and even killed by the U.S. immigration detention system. It has to stop.
By Brigitte Amiri
At the Polls, Episode 2: How Might Changes to the Postal Service Impact the Election?
In this week’s episode of At the Polls, we answer voters’ questions about absentee voting and the role of USPS.
By ACLU
In this week’s episode of At the Polls, we answer voters’ questions about absentee voting and the role of USPS.
By ACLU
