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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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DHS Watchdog Confirms: ICE is Failing to Protect Detained People From COVID
ICE continues to claim it is adequately protecting people in its custody from COVID. A new report shows how patently untrue that is.
By Eunice Hyunhye Cho
ICE continues to claim it is adequately protecting people in its custody from COVID. A new report shows how patently untrue that is.
By Eunice Hyunhye Cho
Supreme Court Decision Undermines the Rights of Asylum Seekers
The Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 decision to deny certain asylum seekers their right to have their day in court. This decision follows the Trump administration’s relentless attacks against asylum seekers, including closing the border and other ports of entry during the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
The Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 decision to deny certain asylum seekers their right to have their day in court. This decision follows the Trump administration’s relentless attacks against asylum seekers, including closing the border and other ports of entry during the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
Why Prosecutors Keep Letting Police Get Away With Murder
Real justice and safety for Black communities will require a complete overhaul of the prosecutor-police relationship.
By Somil Trivedi
Real justice and safety for Black communities will require a complete overhaul of the prosecutor-police relationship.
By Somil Trivedi
All the President's Subpoenas
President Trump’s financial records and tax returns have been a recurring focal point since his election. Both the Manhattan District Attorney and various House Committees are asking to see these records in order to conduct their investigations into potentially unlawful behavior. But the...
President Trump’s financial records and tax returns have been a recurring focal point since his election. Both the Manhattan District Attorney and various House Committees are asking to see these records in order to conduct their investigations into potentially unlawful behavior. But the...
Body Cameras and the George Floyd Protests
If reform advocates want police in their communities to wear body cameras, they should demand strong policies and institutional practices to make...
By Jay Stanley
If reform advocates want police in their communities to wear body cameras, they should demand strong policies and institutional practices to make...
By Jay Stanley
Protests, Aerial Surveillance, and Police Defunding
Given the role that aerial surveillance has played in the George Floyd and other protests, communities should take a hard look at the benefits and...
By Jay Stanley
Given the role that aerial surveillance has played in the George Floyd and other protests, communities should take a hard look at the benefits and...
By Jay Stanley
Wrongfully Arrested Because Face Recognition Can’t Tell Black People Apart
It is now more urgent than ever for our lawmakers to stop law enforcement use of face recognition technology.
By Victoria Burton-Harris, Philip Mayor
It is now more urgent than ever for our lawmakers to stop law enforcement use of face recognition technology.
By Victoria Burton-Harris, Philip Mayor
The Untold Number of People Implicated in Crimes They Didn’t Commit Because of Face Recognition
The sheer scope of police face recognition use in this country means that people have almost certainly been — and will continue to be —...
By Clare Garvie
The sheer scope of police face recognition use in this country means that people have almost certainly been — and will continue to be —...
By Clare Garvie
COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes are Not Unavoidable — They are the Result of Deadly Discrimination
We as a society must reckon with our relentless marginalization and de-prioritization of people with disabilities and the people who support them.
By Susan Mizner
We as a society must reckon with our relentless marginalization and de-prioritization of people with disabilities and the people who support them.
By Susan Mizner
"All Hell Broke Loose."
Four protesters and a journalist from across the country share their stories of being targeted with “less-lethal” weapons by police during the...
By Ashoka Mukpo
Four protesters and a journalist from across the country share their stories of being targeted with “less-lethal” weapons by police during the...
By Ashoka Mukpo
