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Can It Be a Felony to Possess a Gun if You Smoke Weed?
The Supreme Court should reject a prosecution that treats possession of a gun as a felony if you use marijuana.
By Louise Melling, Yasmin Cader
Can It Be a Felony to Possess a Gun if You Smoke Weed?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...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we fought back and what comes next.
Trump’s Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act, Explained
President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the act, which is a rarely used power that Congress intended only for extreme emergencies. We break down what this means for our civil liberties.
By ACLU
Trump’s Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act, Explained
Your Questions Answered: Where We Are on AI Regulation, and Where We Go From Here
From protecting your privacy to ensuring new technology accounts for inclusivity, ACLU experts explain what’s at stake in the AI policy sphere and the steps advocates and lawmakers can take to regulate AI
By Amelia Quezada, Ricardo Mimbela
Your Questions Answered: Where We Are on AI Regulation, and Where We Go From Here
Executions Spiked in 2025, but the Death Penalty Is Still Losing Ground
As executions surged to their highest level in years, public support, jury verdicts, and new death sentences continued a historic decline—exposing a punishment sustained by political power, not public will.
By Cassandra Stubbs
Executions Spiked in 2025, but the Death Penalty Is Still Losing GroundPodcast
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 fought back and what comes next.
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Why is it so hard to hold police accountable?
Police are supposed to “protect and serve” the community, but that’s a far cry from what modern-day policing often looks like in our country. The recent murders of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and others highlight the need for drastic systemic change, yet again. ACLU Policing...
Police are supposed to “protect and serve” the community, but that’s a far cry from what modern-day policing often looks like in our country. The recent murders of Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, and others highlight the need for drastic systemic change, yet again. ACLU Policing...
The Time for Thoughts and Prayers is Over
Minneapolis police conducted a racial terror lynching of George Floyd in broad daylight. President Trump’s reaction tells you all you need to...
By Jeffery Robinson
Minneapolis police conducted a racial terror lynching of George Floyd in broad daylight. President Trump’s reaction tells you all you need to...
By Jeffery Robinson
The Response to Protests Against Police Brutality is Not More Brutality
Police brutality against protesters and those documenting protests has only deepened the pain and anguish of Black communities.
By Vera Eidelman, Carl Takei
Police brutality against protesters and those documenting protests has only deepened the pain and anguish of Black communities.
By Vera Eidelman, Carl Takei
Police are Attacking Journalists at Protests. We’re Suing.
We are facing a full-scale assault on the First Amendment freedom of the press.
By Brian Hauss, Teresa Nelson
We are facing a full-scale assault on the First Amendment freedom of the press.
By Brian Hauss, Teresa Nelson
Pride 2020 is About Resilience, and we are Resilient Together
This year, we’re showing what Pride means to us with a new Pride 2020 zine summing up the year in LGBTQ rights, the meaning of pride to our...
By ACLU
This year, we’re showing what Pride means to us with a new Pride 2020 zine summing up the year in LGBTQ rights, the meaning of pride to our...
By ACLU
Know Your Rights While Protesting Police Brutality
The Constitution protects your right to protest, but it isn’t without risk. Stay safe and know your rights when interacting with police.
By ACLU
The Constitution protects your right to protest, but it isn’t without risk. Stay safe and know your rights when interacting with police.
By ACLU
Pauli Murray's Indelible Mark on the Fight for Equal Rights
Murray battled discrimination on the basis of sex and race throughout her personal and professional life, carving an intersectional approach to...
By Philippa Strum
Murray battled discrimination on the basis of sex and race throughout her personal and professional life, carving an intersectional approach to...
By Philippa Strum
President Trump has No Idea How Online Speech Works
The First Amendment forbids such blatant, thin-skinned efforts to stifle expression.
By Kate Ruane
The First Amendment forbids such blatant, thin-skinned efforts to stifle expression.
By Kate Ruane
Anthony Romero on Leading in a Time of Crisis
Our executive director has been with the ACLU for almost 20 years. He joined the podcast to discuss how he's leading the organization through the...
By ACLU
Our executive director has been with the ACLU for almost 20 years. He joined the podcast to discuss how he's leading the organization through the...
By ACLU
Maine’s ISP Privacy Law Does Not Violate the First Amendment, Much as ISPs Would Like for It To
Maine’s law gives us the power to say yes or no to the collection and use of our private information. It's time other states follow suit.
By Arianna Demas
Maine’s law gives us the power to say yes or no to the collection and use of our private information. It's time other states follow suit.
By Arianna Demas
