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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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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Supreme Court Says Firing Workers Because They Are LGBTQ Is Unlawful Discrimination
This win is important, but the only way to get comprehensive protections for LGBTQ people is to pass the Equality Act.
By James Esseks
This win is important, but the only way to get comprehensive protections for LGBTQ people is to pass the Equality Act.
By James Esseks
Congress Can Lead the Charge on Divesting From Law Enforcement
The acknowledgment that Black Lives Matter demands bold and visionary leadership at the national level.
By Kanya Bennett
The acknowledgment that Black Lives Matter demands bold and visionary leadership at the national level.
By Kanya Bennett
Policing the Press: A Journalist on the Frontlines
Freelance reporter Jared Goyette, a plaintiff in an ACLU lawsuit seeking justice for journalists who endured police violence whiel covering...
By ACLU
Freelance reporter Jared Goyette, a plaintiff in an ACLU lawsuit seeking justice for journalists who endured police violence whiel covering...
By ACLU
My Abortion Allowed Me to Control My Own Destiny. Millions of Others Deserve The Same Chance.
Your ability to have an abortion shouldn't depend on where you work or where you live. Access to abortion is freedom, and the Supreme Court must...
By Minouche Kandel
Your ability to have an abortion shouldn't depend on where you work or where you live. Access to abortion is freedom, and the Supreme Court must...
By Minouche Kandel
Policing the Press: A Journalist on the Frontlines
Journalists covering protests against police brutality across the country are facing an influx of violence, suppression efforts, and arrests by police. According to The U.S. Press Freedom tracker, there have been over 300 claims of violations to press freedoms since the protests began. These...
Journalists covering protests against police brutality across the country are facing an influx of violence, suppression efforts, and arrests by police. According to The U.S. Press Freedom tracker, there have been over 300 claims of violations to press freedoms since the protests began. These...
Defunding the Police Will Actually Make Us Safer
Policing in this country evolved from slave patrols. It has never been a neutral institution.
By Paige Fernandez
Policing in this country evolved from slave patrols. It has never been a neutral institution.
By Paige Fernandez
Microsoft Says it Supports Racial Justice. Will it Refuse to Power Discriminatory Police Surveillance?
If companies believe that Black Lives Matter, the least they can do is refuse to perpetuate and profit off our racist criminal justice system.
By Matt Cagle
If companies believe that Black Lives Matter, the least they can do is refuse to perpetuate and profit off our racist criminal justice system.
By Matt Cagle
Sex Work is Real Work, and it's Time to Treat it That Way
Decriminalization would allow sex workers to maintain their livelihood without fear of violence or arrest, and access health care to protect...
By LaLa B Holston-Zannell
Decriminalization would allow sex workers to maintain their livelihood without fear of violence or arrest, and access health care to protect...
By LaLa B Holston-Zannell
We’re Working to Safeguard Our Democracy and Our Health
We're working in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and DC.
By Dale Ho, Sonia Gill
We're working in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and DC.
By Dale Ho, Sonia Gill
Three Missouri Voters Explain Why Everyone Should be Able to Vote by Mail in 2020
Kamisha, Cecil, and Javier all have their own reasons to vote by mail in 2020. Their stories show why it should be an option for everyone,...
By Leila Rafei
Kamisha, Cecil, and Javier all have their own reasons to vote by mail in 2020. Their stories show why it should be an option for everyone,...
By Leila Rafei
