News & Commentary
Top Stories
The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook
The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we’re fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king.
By Johanna Silver
The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar PlaybookPodcast
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.
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
ACLU deputy executive director reflects on the country’s 250th anniversary and the work that continues today as she enters new role.
By Yasmin Cader
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
The Supreme Court ruling held that President Donald Trump’s effort to get rid of birthright citizenship violated the constitution and federal law.
By Cody Wofsy
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
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.
Latest stories
Our Vision for Equitable Marijuana Reform
Legalizing marijuana is vital, but to enact real change, states must include these essential policy reforms in any legalization package.
By ACLU
Legalizing marijuana is vital, but to enact real change, states must include these essential policy reforms in any legalization package.
By ACLU
The ACLU, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Me
An inside look at the two lawyers who shepherded women's rights to the top of the ACLU's list of priorities — and the Supreme Court.
By Brenda Feigen
An inside look at the two lawyers who shepherded women's rights to the top of the ACLU's list of priorities — and the Supreme Court.
By Brenda Feigen
How to Protest in a Pandemic
Physical distancing measures have presented challenges, but people have found some creative ways to make sure their voices are heard.
By Emerson Sykes
Physical distancing measures have presented challenges, but people have found some creative ways to make sure their voices are heard.
By Emerson Sykes
A COVID-19 Balancing Act: Public Health and Privacy
As states begin to slowly loosen restrictions and stay at home orders, tech giants want to harness their products for contact tracing. How can we...
By ACLU
As states begin to slowly loosen restrictions and stay at home orders, tech giants want to harness their products for contact tracing. How can we...
By ACLU
What Happened When I Needed an Abortion During the Pandemic
One woman’s story of trying to access abortion care in Tennessee during COVID-19.
By Anonymous Mother in Tennessee
One woman’s story of trying to access abortion care in Tennessee during COVID-19.
By Anonymous Mother in Tennessee
McDonald’s Employees are Working through the COVID-19 Pandemic. So Why Don’t They Have Access to Paid Sick and Family Leave?
No one should be forced to choose between going to work sick during a global pandemic or staying home and potentially losing their job.
By Nicole Regalado
No one should be forced to choose between going to work sick during a global pandemic or staying home and potentially losing their job.
By Nicole Regalado
COVID-19 Will Bring Mass Evictions Unless We Act Now
We must work to guarantee that no individual or family faces the loss of their home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Linda Morris, Sandra Park
We must work to guarantee that no individual or family faces the loss of their home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Linda Morris, Sandra Park
How the ACLU is Responding to the Pandemic, Visualized
We’re working nationwide to ensure ‘we the people’ truly means all of us.
By ACLU
We’re working nationwide to ensure ‘we the people’ truly means all of us.
By ACLU
Four Myths About Trans Athletes, Debunked
Upholding trans athletes' rights requires rooting out the inaccurate beliefs underlying harmful policies sweeping through state legislatures.
By Chase Strangio, Gabriel Arkles
Upholding trans athletes' rights requires rooting out the inaccurate beliefs underlying harmful policies sweeping through state legislatures.
By Chase Strangio, Gabriel Arkles
Utah’s Shiny Surveillance Technology to Address COVID-19 Fails Miserably
Utah’s flopped attempt to question all travelers entering the state is a lesson for government leaders nationwide.
By Jason Stevenson
Utah’s flopped attempt to question all travelers entering the state is a lesson for government leaders nationwide.
By Jason Stevenson
