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What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
In the ACLU's latest podcast, we learn about a 1962 Supreme Court decision recognizing that official, government-sponsored prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. As the fight for religious freedom continues, we've provided ideas for families who want to push back against laws that would impose religious doctrine and practices in public schools today.
By Hibah Ansari, Sahai John
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious FreedomPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.Podcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
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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H.R. 40 Is Not a Symbolic Act. It’s a Path to Restorative Justice.
The conversation surrounding reparations is underway and the U.S. government must take a leading role.
By Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
The conversation surrounding reparations is underway and the U.S. government must take a leading role.
By Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
America, It Is Time to Talk About Reparations
If reparations are the right path for America, how do we get there? Join the ACLU for a tough but necessary conversation about racial justice.
By Jeffery Robinson
If reparations are the right path for America, how do we get there? Join the ACLU for a tough but necessary conversation about racial justice.
By Jeffery Robinson
This Family Just Reminded CBP We Don’t Lose Our Rights at the Border
A new settlement reminds CBP that we have rights at the border, and this the agency can be held accountable for violating those rights.
A new settlement reminds CBP that we have rights at the border, and this the agency can be held accountable for violating those rights.
A Lesson From COVID-19: A History of Racism and Disease in Hawai‘i
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month can serve as a time for everyone — not just those of API descent — to reflect on how racism...
By Kathleen Wong
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month can serve as a time for everyone — not just those of API descent — to reflect on how racism...
By Kathleen Wong
The Absurd Attacks on the ACLU
The National Review and others grossly mischaracterized our lawsuit against Betsy DeVos.
The National Review and others grossly mischaracterized our lawsuit against Betsy DeVos.
Abortion Rights are on the Line in New Mexico’s Primary
No one should fear being charged with a crime for seeking healthcare.
By Ellie Rushforth, Jessica Arons
No one should fear being charged with a crime for seeking healthcare.
By Ellie Rushforth, Jessica Arons
100 episodes, Two Years, and One Pandemic Later
Over the last two years, we've talked with civil rights leaders, organizers, journalists, artists, ACLU lawyers and people whose lives have been affected by the civil rights and liberties issues of our day. We've covered family separation at the border, talked to founders of the Me Too and Black...
Over the last two years, we've talked with civil rights leaders, organizers, journalists, artists, ACLU lawyers and people whose lives have been affected by the civil rights and liberties issues of our day. We've covered family separation at the border, talked to founders of the Me Too and Black...
We’re Suing to Protect Press Freedom During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Especially in times of emergency, the First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press must be zealously defended against government meddling.
By Brian Hauss
Especially in times of emergency, the First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press must be zealously defended against government meddling.
By Brian Hauss
How to Co-opt a Pandemic to Ban Asylum
The Trump administration is exploiting a public health crisis to achieve its long-held goal of ending asylum at the border
By Shaw Drake
The Trump administration is exploiting a public health crisis to achieve its long-held goal of ending asylum at the border
By Shaw Drake
Celebrating 100 Episodes of “At Liberty”
Join us as we ring in the 100 episode of our podcast by revisiting some of our favorite highlights.
By ACLU
Join us as we ring in the 100 episode of our podcast by revisiting some of our favorite highlights.
By ACLU
