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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.
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They Were Willing to Make the Ultimate Sacrifice for the U.S., but Trump Won't Let Them Become Americans
We're representing thousands of non-citizen U.S. military service members in a class-action lawsuit against the Pentagon demanding their right to...
By Scarlet Kim, Noor Zafar
We're representing thousands of non-citizen U.S. military service members in a class-action lawsuit against the Pentagon demanding their right to...
By Scarlet Kim, Noor Zafar
We're Going to Court on April 27 to Strike Down This Poll Tax for Good
We're back in court to win the ability to vote for hundreds of thousands of eligible Florida voters currently being denied that basic right.
By Daniel Tilley
We're back in court to win the ability to vote for hundreds of thousands of eligible Florida voters currently being denied that basic right.
By Daniel Tilley
After a Lifetime Apart, COVID-19 Prison Release Reunites Mother and Daughter
Chalana McFarland describes what it's like to be incarcerated during the pandemic and the moment she learned she'd be released due to COVID-19.
By Leila Rafei
Chalana McFarland describes what it's like to be incarcerated during the pandemic and the moment she learned she'd be released due to COVID-19.
By Leila Rafei
Centering Racial Equity in the Fight to Legalize Marijuana
Public opinion on marijuana legalization has shifted in recent years—roughly two-thirds of all Americans are now in favor of national legalization, according to a recent Pew Research Study. However, a new ACLU report called "A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of...
Public opinion on marijuana legalization has shifted in recent years—roughly two-thirds of all Americans are now in favor of national legalization, according to a recent Pew Research Study. However, a new ACLU report called "A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of...
New Model Shows Reducing Jail Population will Lower COVID-19 Death Toll for All of Us
The U.S. obsession with mass incarceration is our country’s Achilles heel when it comes to reducing COVID-19 spread.
By Udi Ofer, Lucia Tian
The U.S. obsession with mass incarceration is our country’s Achilles heel when it comes to reducing COVID-19 spread.
By Udi Ofer, Lucia Tian
Defying Medical Experts, Lawmakers are Weaponizing COVID-19 to Restrict Abortion Access
Some states are trying to use the COVID-19 pandemic to shut down abortion services. The ACLU and other advocates are pushing back.
By Ashoka Mukpo
Some states are trying to use the COVID-19 pandemic to shut down abortion services. The ACLU and other advocates are pushing back.
By Ashoka Mukpo
A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform
The new report breaks down data on marijuana arrests across the country, and why racial disparities and arrest rates have not improved despite...
By ACLU
The new report breaks down data on marijuana arrests across the country, and why racial disparities and arrest rates have not improved despite...
By ACLU
What it's Like in ICE Detention During a Pandemic
On At Liberty, we hear from two men with underlying medical conditions who were recently released from ICE detention during the pandemic.
By ACLU
On At Liberty, we hear from two men with underlying medical conditions who were recently released from ICE detention during the pandemic.
By ACLU
Apple and Google Announced a Coronavirus Tracking System. How Worried Should We Be?
A well-designed tool could offer public health benefit, but a poorly designed one could pose unnecessary and significant risks to privacy, civil...
By Jennifer Stisa Granick
A well-designed tool could offer public health benefit, but a poorly designed one could pose unnecessary and significant risks to privacy, civil...
By Jennifer Stisa Granick
What it's like in ICE Detention During a Pandemic
The Coronavirus has spread quickly through communities around the world, prompting physical distancing measures to keep people safe and “flatten the curve.” But people in custody are especially at risk because they are often held in close quarters and lack decent medical care.
The Coronavirus has spread quickly through communities around the world, prompting physical distancing measures to keep people safe and “flatten the curve.” But people in custody are especially at risk because they are often held in close quarters and lack decent medical care.