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Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in Photos
From nationwide rallies to crucial Supreme Court cases, revisit the photos that encapsulate our eventful year.
By Johanna Silver
Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in PhotosPodcast
Where Everybody Knows Your Rights
This week, we’re showing thanks to everyone who's stepping up for our collective civil liberties, with a People Power potluck! And we’ve got a seat at the table for you. Our guest of honor is...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
In a letter calling to end immigration detention at Fort Bliss, interviews with 45 people report physical and sexual abuse, medical neglect, and intimidation to self-deport.
By Haddy Gassama
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship, but the fight is heading to the Supreme Court.
By Cody Wofsy
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your Rights
Equally important, but less revered than voting; jury service is a powerful tool for holding the government accountable. ACLU experts answer your questions about jury service.
By ACLU
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your RightsPodcast
Where Everybody Knows Your Rights
This week, we’re showing thanks to everyone who's stepping up for our collective civil liberties, with a People Power potluck! And we’ve got a seat at the table for you. Our guest of honor is...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained
These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to...
By ReNika Moore
These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to...
By ReNika Moore
The High Costs of Abortion Bans
For individuals, couples and communities facing the nation's most restrictive abortion bans, access to abortion care is not just politics, it’s...
By Lora Strum
For individuals, couples and communities facing the nation's most restrictive abortion bans, access to abortion care is not just politics, it’s...
By Lora Strum
Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained
A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law
By Gillian Branstetter
A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law
By Gillian Branstetter
“Here’s to the Work Ahead.” How I’m Honoring the Legendary Cecile Richards
I’ve known Cecile for years through our work in the reproductive rights space. Today, I remember my friend as a fierce and loving advocate for...
By Louise Melling
I’ve known Cecile for years through our work in the reproductive rights space. Today, I remember my friend as a fierce and loving advocate for...
By Louise Melling
How to Take Action on Inauguration Day and Beyond
Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line. The ACLU’s guide helps to connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.
By ACLU
Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line. The ACLU’s guide helps to connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.
By ACLU
Now Is Our Moment to Fight for Immigrants
At 13, Maribel Hernández Rivera thought that no one cared about her struggles as an undocumented person living in the U.S. Today, as an advocate...
By Lora Strum
At 13, Maribel Hernández Rivera thought that no one cared about her struggles as an undocumented person living in the U.S. Today, as an advocate...
By Lora Strum
Banning TikTok is Unconstitutional. The Supreme Court Must Step In.
Our First Amendment right to express ourselves must be protected.
By Ashley Gorski, Patrick Toomey
Our First Amendment right to express ourselves must be protected.
By Ashley Gorski, Patrick Toomey
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet
In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the court will hear arguments about whether a law that requires age-verification before accessing sexual speech...
By Vera Eidelman, Sam LaFrance
In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the court will hear arguments about whether a law that requires age-verification before accessing sexual speech...
By Vera Eidelman, Sam LaFrance
The Long Journey Home
For many people seeking safety, the journey to winning asylum in the U.S. is long. The ACLU goes behind the scenes of our new series, Letters to...
By Gabby Arias, Kohar Minassian, Eva Lopez
For many people seeking safety, the journey to winning asylum in the U.S. is long. The ACLU goes behind the scenes of our new series, Letters to...
By Gabby Arias, Kohar Minassian, Eva Lopez
Staying Focused on the Fight: How the ACLU is Celebrating 105 Years
As the nation prepares for a second Trump presidency, the ACLU has never been more focused on how to preserve and expand our most vital civil...
By Anthony D. Romero
As the nation prepares for a second Trump presidency, the ACLU has never been more focused on how to preserve and expand our most vital civil...
By Anthony D. Romero
