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We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.
The claimants detail being unlawfully detained, denied medical care, or targeted simply for speaking out or recording what they saw. Their experiences reveal a dangerous pattern of abuse that threatens the rights and safety of us all.
By Yasmin Cader
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.Podcast
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.
Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s Universities
The ACLU filed a lawsuit in 2022 on behalf of professors forced to censor race and gender in their instruction.
By Leah Watson
Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s Universities
One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever
Hundreds of thousands of Washington residents oppose the Trump administration’s continued deployment of the National Guard. The only way to make sure this never happens again is to make D.C. a state
By Monica Hopkins
One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Syringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs.
By Joseph Longley, Malhar Shah
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities ActPodcast
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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Patients’ Needs, Not Personal Beliefs, Come First in Health Care
We’re challenging the Trump administration’s refusals rule in court, because religion isn’t license to discriminate.
By Lindsey Kaley
We’re challenging the Trump administration’s refusals rule in court, because religion isn’t license to discriminate.
By Lindsey Kaley
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
