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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.
Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court ruled that states can ban transgender girls from school sports. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS Decision
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.
By Breanna Diaz
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case
New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil’s fate before he ever got his day in court.
By Simon McCormack, Veronica Salama
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration CasePodcast
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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DeVos is Rolling Back Protections for Sexual Harassment and Assault Survivors in Schools. We’re Suing to Put a Stop to It.
Sexual harassment and assault have no place in our schools — and students shouldn’t have to jump through hoops just to report abuse.
By Jennesa Calvo-Friedman, Rebecca Ojserkis
Sexual harassment and assault have no place in our schools — and students shouldn’t have to jump through hoops just to report abuse.
By Jennesa Calvo-Friedman, Rebecca Ojserkis
DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights
Over the last few weeks, various protests have erupted across the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are related to the virus: protestors in Ohio and Michigan took to the state capitols to call for an end to their governors' stay-at-home orders. Others are calling out an ongoing...
Over the last few weeks, various protests have erupted across the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are related to the virus: protestors in Ohio and Michigan took to the state capitols to call for an end to their governors' stay-at-home orders. Others are calling out an ongoing...
In Fear of Falling Behind and Privacy Invasions, Students Demand Action on Remote Learning
As COVID-19 school closures spread, governments nationwide must address the education crisis in America.
By Kate Ruane
As COVID-19 school closures spread, governments nationwide must address the education crisis in America.
By Kate Ruane
Thank You, Aimee
Aimee Stephens died before the Supreme Court issued a decision on her case, but the fight for trans rights continues in her honor.
By ACLU
Aimee Stephens died before the Supreme Court issued a decision on her case, but the fight for trans rights continues in her honor.
By ACLU
President Trump's Assault On Inspectors General Threatens Our Civil Liberties
The message from the president is painfully obvious: Act like a "Trump fan" — or else.
By Kate Oh
The message from the president is painfully obvious: Act like a "Trump fan" — or else.
By Kate Oh
Dallas County Officials are Leaving Vulnerable People to Catch COVID-19 in Jail
Even after selling off her wedding ring, one woman was unable to get her husband to safety.
By Andrea Woods
Even after selling off her wedding ring, one woman was unable to get her husband to safety.
By Andrea Woods
During COVID-19 Crisis, We Must Prioritize the Release of Pregnant People
The death of Andrea Circle Bear presents a tragic wake-up call: Pregnant people must be prioritized for release during this pandemic.
By Lauren Kuhlik, Dr. Carolyn Sufrin
The death of Andrea Circle Bear presents a tragic wake-up call: Pregnant people must be prioritized for release during this pandemic.
By Lauren Kuhlik, Dr. Carolyn Sufrin
Our Privacy is on the Clock
It's not too late for Congress to right the ship on warrantless surveillance — common-sense, privacy-protecting reforms can ensure our safety...
By Billy Easley, Neema Singh Guliani
It's not too late for Congress to right the ship on warrantless surveillance — common-sense, privacy-protecting reforms can ensure our safety...
By Billy Easley, Neema Singh Guliani
Poetry, Prison, and the Pandemic
Poet, memoirist, and legal scholar Reginald Dwayne Betts joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his work, and life after prison — before...
By ACLU
Poet, memoirist, and legal scholar Reginald Dwayne Betts joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his work, and life after prison — before...
By ACLU
What the Caucuses Taught me About Inequities in our Electoral System
As we head into the general election, we must remember the states whose nominating contests and voters set the stage for this year’s primary, and...
By Vivian Alana Caesar
As we head into the general election, we must remember the states whose nominating contests and voters set the stage for this year’s primary, and...
By Vivian Alana Caesar
