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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...

What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing

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A group of people have an animated conversation over a dinner table.

Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.

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A large brown U.S. Army sign reading “Fort Bliss – Doña Ana Training Complex” stands in the foreground of a wide, open landscape. Behind it are low beige military buildings, utility poles, and a tall red-and-white checkered water tower, with mountains rising in the distance under a clear blue sky.

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.

A demonstrator looks up at her sign (which reads "Citizenship is a Birthright") during a rally outside the Supreme court building demanding the court uphold the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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

A table and chair in the courtroom of the judiciary.

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 Rights

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What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing

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Jun 18, 2019

Black Boys Aren’t “Wolf Packs” and Abusive Prosecutors Aren’t “Lone Wolves”

By Somil Trivedi, Nusrat Choudhury

Black Boys Aren’t “Wolf Packs” and Abusive Prosecutors Aren’t “Lone Wolves”

Jun 17, 2019

The Immigration System Is Inhumane. The Next President Must Dismantle It.

By Ruthie Epstein

Demonstrators carrying signs urging keeping immigrant families together

The Immigration System Is Inhumane. The Next President Must Dismantle It.

Jun 17, 2019

Stonewall at 50. ACLU at 100. A Legacy of Fighting for Justice and Equality.

We look back at some of the pivotal moments in the ACLU’s work to advance equality and justice for LGBTQ people and the work that remains today.

By ACLU

We look back at some of the pivotal moments in the ACLU’s work to advance equality and justice for LGBTQ people and the work that remains today.

By ACLU

A collage shows photos of LGBTQ people and historical newspaper clippings about LGBTQ rights, on a blue background.

Stonewall at 50. ACLU at 100. A Legacy of Fighting for Justice and Equality.

Jun 14, 2019

Homan’s Appointment as Trump ‘Border Czar’ Will Continue the Administration’s Cruel Border Policies

By Brian Tashman

Homan’s Appointment as Trump ‘Border Czar’ Will Continue the Administration’s Cruel Border Policies

Jun 13, 2019

Why It's Time to Talk About Reparations

As discussions about racism in America gain traction, so too does the question of reparations. Broadly defined as some form of repayment for the harms inflicted on enslaved peoples and their descendants, reparations have earned increased visibility thanks to advocacy by the National...

Why It's Time to Talk About Reparations

Jun 13, 2019

An Army of Robot Surveillance Guards Is Coming

By Jay Stanley