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Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education NationwidePodcast
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...
ACLU Launches Largest Ever Midterm Electoral Program
We are spending millions across nine states to educate voters on critical races and ballot measures affecting abortion, LGBTQ rights, voting, fair courts, and democracy protections in the 2026 midterm elections.
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.Podcast
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...
ACLU Launches Largest Ever Midterm Electoral Program
We are spending millions across nine states to educate voters on critical races and ballot measures affecting abortion, LGBTQ rights, voting, fair courts, and democracy protections in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Justice Wins in Michigan
The ACLU’s focus on a prosecutor race in Oakland County paid off.
By Jessica Ayoub
The ACLU’s focus on a prosecutor race in Oakland County paid off.
By Jessica Ayoub
The Democratic Platform Heads in Right Direction on Criminal Justice, but Still Misses the Moment
The Democratic platform fails in some respects to meet the demands of the moment and misses the opportunity to provide a home for the millions of...
By Udi Ofer
The Democratic platform fails in some respects to meet the demands of the moment and misses the opportunity to provide a home for the millions of...
By Udi Ofer
Votes for Women — and Everyone — Now!
Let’s celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment — and the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment — by protecting our voting...
By Susan N. Herman
Let’s celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment — and the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment — by protecting our voting...
By Susan N. Herman
An Abortion Advocacy Movement for Everybody
The ACLU of Texas and partner organizations are creating a one-of-a-kind advocacy hub for reproductive freedom advocates in Texas — all we need...
By Blair Wallace
The ACLU of Texas and partner organizations are creating a one-of-a-kind advocacy hub for reproductive freedom advocates in Texas — all we need...
By Blair Wallace
Chad Wolf’s Desperate Attempt to Rewrite History
Recognizing that he’s in hot water, Chad Wolf, who was illegally appointed as head of DHS, wants us to forget about the administration's...
By Abdullah Hasan
Recognizing that he’s in hot water, Chad Wolf, who was illegally appointed as head of DHS, wants us to forget about the administration's...
By Abdullah Hasan
We’ve Filed 400 Legal Actions Against Trump
We said we would see the Trump administration in court, and we’ve kept our promise.
By ACLU
We said we would see the Trump administration in court, and we’ve kept our promise.
By ACLU
Don't Ban TikTok and WeChat
Selectively banning entire platforms violates the First Amendment and does little to protect our personal data from abuse.
By Hina Shamsi, Jennifer Stisa Granick, Daniel Kahn Gillmor
Selectively banning entire platforms violates the First Amendment and does little to protect our personal data from abuse.
By Hina Shamsi, Jennifer Stisa Granick, Daniel Kahn Gillmor
The Black Women Behind the Ongoing Fight for Suffrage
The fight for women's suffrage didn't start or end with the 19th Amendment.
By ACLU
The fight for women's suffrage didn't start or end with the 19th Amendment.
By ACLU
Why The Fight for Paid Sick Leave is a Civil Rights Issue
As our nation grapples with its grievous legacy of racism, it is imperative to call out policies and practices that exacerbate inequality.
By Ronald Newman, Louise Melling
As our nation grapples with its grievous legacy of racism, it is imperative to call out policies and practices that exacerbate inequality.
By Ronald Newman, Louise Melling
The Black Women Behind the Ongoing Fight for Suffrage
We’re coming up on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which was ratified on August 18th, 1920 and then certified eight days later. The 19th Amendment inked women’s suffrage into American history, a culminating moment in an effort to win political power. But the ordained heroes of...
We’re coming up on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment which was ratified on August 18th, 1920 and then certified eight days later. The 19th Amendment inked women’s suffrage into American history, a culminating moment in an effort to win political power. But the ordained heroes of...