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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 ProcessPodcast
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.
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.
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
By Jina John
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesPodcast
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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Defending Immigrants’ Rights and Reproductive Freedom in the U.S. Supreme Court
We will be in front of the Supreme Court to join partners in the fight for abortion rights, and to defend the rights of asylum seekers and others...
We will be in front of the Supreme Court to join partners in the fight for abortion rights, and to defend the rights of asylum seekers and others...
“Do Not Kill in My Name” – How Colorado Finally Repealed the Death Penalty
Colorado is about to become the 22nd state in the nation to repeal the death penalty. Its path to get there highlights the power of community-led...
By Helen Griffiths
Colorado is about to become the 22nd state in the nation to repeal the death penalty. Its path to get there highlights the power of community-led...
By Helen Griffiths
The Supreme Court Case Threatening Asylum
Since President Trump took office, his administration has waged a series of attacks on asylum in the United States. They are restricting the number of asylum cases heard in a given day, sending asylum seekers to other countries to await review, and even working to bar specific groups of people...
Since President Trump took office, his administration has waged a series of attacks on asylum in the United States. They are restricting the number of asylum cases heard in a given day, sending asylum seekers to other countries to await review, and even working to bar specific groups of people...
Stopping the Anti-Abortion Ordinances of East Texas
In seven Texas cities, anti-abortion politicians have named those who advocate for abortion access as “criminal organizations.” We’re suing.
By Anjali Salvador
In seven Texas cities, anti-abortion politicians have named those who advocate for abortion access as “criminal organizations.” We’re suing.
By Anjali Salvador
Family Separation, Two Years After Ms. L
The court blocked the official practice of family separation, but the fight to reunite families and stop the government from exploiting loopholes...
The court blocked the official practice of family separation, but the fight to reunite families and stop the government from exploiting loopholes...
Ban on Attorney Access for Asylum Proceedings in Inhumane CBP Jails Key to Trump's Attack on Asylum
PACR/HARP is a wholly inadequate and unlawful substitute for a fair and meaningful asylum process.
By Shaw Drake
PACR/HARP is a wholly inadequate and unlawful substitute for a fair and meaningful asylum process.
By Shaw Drake
From Being Tortured in Sri Lanka to the U.S. Supreme Court
A landmark case being argued by the ACLU will determine whether noncitizens can be deported without federal court review.
By Ashoka Mukpo
A landmark case being argued by the ACLU will determine whether noncitizens can be deported without federal court review.
By Ashoka Mukpo
Honoring Black History Month Means Respecting the Foundation That it Stands On
Celebrating Black History Month means celebrating those who act in defense of human dignity.
By Jeffery Robinson
Celebrating Black History Month means celebrating those who act in defense of human dignity.
By Jeffery Robinson
Racist Drug Laws Lead to Racist Enforcement in Cities Across the Country
Across the country law enforcement selectively targets Black and brown people for stops, arrests, prosecution, and imprisonment at wildly...
By Shilpi Agarwal
Across the country law enforcement selectively targets Black and brown people for stops, arrests, prosecution, and imprisonment at wildly...
By Shilpi Agarwal
U.S. Resident Indefinitely Detained Without Charge Secures His Day In Court
In a win for constitutional rights, a judge has ordered that Adham Hassoun at minimum be given a fair hearing, which is scheduled for April 28.
By Jonathan Hafetz
In a win for constitutional rights, a judge has ordered that Adham Hassoun at minimum be given a fair hearing, which is scheduled for April 28.
By Jonathan Hafetz