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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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Unveiling a State-by-State Plan to End our Mass Incarceration Crisis
The Smart Justice 50 State Blueprints are the product of over two years collecting data, analyzing policies, and learning from people impacted by...
By Udi Ofer, Nicole Zayas Fortier
The Smart Justice 50 State Blueprints are the product of over two years collecting data, analyzing policies, and learning from people impacted by...
By Udi Ofer, Nicole Zayas Fortier
Why is the Trump Administration Trying to Tear This 26-Year-Old DACA Recipient Away From Her Child?
Her story is at once exceptionally tragic and a paradigmatic example of how our immigration legal system is failing — and tearing families apart.
By Naureen Shah
Her story is at once exceptionally tragic and a paradigmatic example of how our immigration legal system is failing — and tearing families apart.
By Naureen Shah
Nebraskans Aim to End Predatory Lending with a Ballot Proposal to Slash Payday Interest Rates
It's time to stop payday lenders in Nebraska from taking advantage of communities of color.
By Jennifer Bellamy
It's time to stop payday lenders in Nebraska from taking advantage of communities of color.
By Jennifer Bellamy
Abortion Rights: A Tale of Two States
While abortion restrictions have left six states with only a single clinic standing, other states are finding ways to expand access. We speak with Heather Gatnarek, a staff attorney at the ACLU of Kentucky, who is helping fend off sustained attacks on what remains of reproductive care in that...
While abortion restrictions have left six states with only a single clinic standing, other states are finding ways to expand access. We speak with Heather Gatnarek, a staff attorney at the ACLU of Kentucky, who is helping fend off sustained attacks on what remains of reproductive care in that...
Trump Cabinet Officials Double Down on Religious Favoritism
In recent speeches, the Secretary of State sermonized while the Attorney General denigrated non-theists.
By Heather L. Weaver
In recent speeches, the Secretary of State sermonized while the Attorney General denigrated non-theists.
By Heather L. Weaver
Trump Administration’s New Rule Will Slam Door to Fair Housing
Trump Administration's new rule would dismantle critical housing protections for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities.
By Linda Morris, Alejandro Agustin Ortiz
Trump Administration's new rule would dismantle critical housing protections for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities.
By Linda Morris, Alejandro Agustin Ortiz
Amber Guyger’s Sentence Doesn’t Highlight a More Empathetic Criminal Legal System
Guyger’s treatment calls attention to discrepancies in the value placed on Black lives.
By Jeffery Robinson
Guyger’s treatment calls attention to discrepancies in the value placed on Black lives.
By Jeffery Robinson
The Supreme Court Could Allow the Use of a Religious Litmus Test for Foster Parents
The Supreme Court should reject a license to discriminate in our child welfare system and put the needs of children first. The 440,000 children in...
By Leslie Cooper
The Supreme Court should reject a license to discriminate in our child welfare system and put the needs of children first. The 440,000 children in...
By Leslie Cooper
Our Online Speech Rights Are Under Threat
Congress is set to examine one of the most speech protective laws ever enacted as some lawmakers consider rolling back the law's protections.
By Kate Ruane, Jennifer Stisa Granick
Congress is set to examine one of the most speech protective laws ever enacted as some lawmakers consider rolling back the law's protections.
By Kate Ruane, Jennifer Stisa Granick
‘Smart’ Cameras Are Now On the Lookout For Distracted Drivers in Australia
The age of robot surveillance is around the corner and the watchers will soon far outnumber the watched.
By Jay Stanley
The age of robot surveillance is around the corner and the watchers will soon far outnumber the watched.
By Jay Stanley
