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Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Heather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the ACLU of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights.
By Heather St. Amand
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive FreedomPodcast
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.
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
By Naureen Shah
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender women and girls from school sports. Learn how the decision impacts transgender people, families, and educators.
By Joshua Block
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision
ACLU Launches Largest Ever Midterm Electoral Program
We are spending millions across nine states to educate voters on critical races and ballot measures affecting abortion, LGBTQ rights, voting, fair courts, and democracy protections in the 2026 midterm elections.
By Deirdre Schifeling
ACLU Launches Largest Ever Midterm Electoral ProgramPodcast
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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ACLU Lawsuit Over Baltimore Spy Planes Sets Up Historic Surveillance Battle
If this wide-area aerial surveillance program is allowed to move forward, we can expect mass surveillance to spread in cities across the country.
By Jay Stanley
If this wide-area aerial surveillance program is allowed to move forward, we can expect mass surveillance to spread in cities across the country.
By Jay Stanley
Isolation, Before and During a Pandemic
As many Americans stare down the end of their first month of social distancing, it’s clear that the toll of “stay at home” orders during the COVID-19 pandemic is much more than economic. The anxiety and fear that wash over us each day that we spend alone, away from friends, coworkers, and...
As many Americans stare down the end of their first month of social distancing, it’s clear that the toll of “stay at home” orders during the COVID-19 pandemic is much more than economic. The anxiety and fear that wash over us each day that we spend alone, away from friends, coworkers, and...
If COVID-19 Doesn’t Discriminate, Then Why Are Black People Dying at Higher Rates?
To provide meaningful protection and support for all members of the community, a COVID-19 response must address the pervasive racial injustices at...
By ReNika Moore
To provide meaningful protection and support for all members of the community, a COVID-19 response must address the pervasive racial injustices at...
By ReNika Moore
“They Don’t Care if You Die”: Immigrants in ICE Detention Fear the Spread of COVID-19
As the ACLU and other advocates file suits seeking the release of those with medical conditions, public health experts say ICE detention is a...
By Ashoka Mukpo
As the ACLU and other advocates file suits seeking the release of those with medical conditions, public health experts say ICE detention is a...
By Ashoka Mukpo
Louisiana’s Suspension of Due Process Could Be a COVID-19 Catastrophe in Jails and Prisons
Hurricane Katrina showed us that the consequences of suspending due process at a time of emergency could be disastrous.
By Alanah Odoms Hebert
Hurricane Katrina showed us that the consequences of suspending due process at a time of emergency could be disastrous.
By Alanah Odoms Hebert
Police are Enforcing Public Health Orders, but that Doesn't Make them Public Health Experts
Jailing people for failing to socially distance is only going to make things worse, not better.
By Carl Takei, Paige Fernandez
Jailing people for failing to socially distance is only going to make things worse, not better.
By Carl Takei, Paige Fernandez
Everyone Must be Counted in the 2020 Census
Black and Brown communities have been undercounted in every census — meaning a reduction in resources for our communities. Together, we can...
By Ebony Miranda
Black and Brown communities have been undercounted in every census — meaning a reduction in resources for our communities. Together, we can...
By Ebony Miranda
COVID-19 Doesn’t Discriminate — Neither Should Congress’ Response
Congress must fix its failure to include millions of people in testing and relief.
By Manar Waheed, Avideh Moussavian
Congress must fix its failure to include millions of people in testing and relief.
By Manar Waheed, Avideh Moussavian
COVID-19 Response: Shrink the Criminal Justice Footprint
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, the nation’s jails and prisons have become ripe breeding grounds for COVID-19. Millions of people who interact with our criminal justice system are at risk. Last weekend marked the first COVID-related death of an inmate and new reports...
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, the nation’s jails and prisons have become ripe breeding grounds for COVID-19. Millions of people who interact with our criminal justice system are at risk. Last weekend marked the first COVID-related death of an inmate and new reports...
The Added Importance of the Census, in Light of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for everyone to be counted in this year’s census.
By Steven K. Choi
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for everyone to be counted in this year’s census.
By Steven K. Choi
