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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
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...
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
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...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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By Anderson Curtis
By Anderson Curtis
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By Alissa Ellis, Chris Rickerd
By Alissa Ellis, Chris Rickerd
It’s Time to Make Sure Our Kids Are No Longer Bound, Shackled, or Locked Away When They’re at School
By Mike Garvey, Vania Leveille
By Mike Garvey, Vania Leveille
Prosecutors Have the Power to Stop Bad Roadside Drug Tests From Ruining People’s Lives
By Sagiv Galai
By Sagiv Galai
What Does Alabama’s Attorney General Have to Hide in the Police Killing of EJ Bradford?
By Carl Takei, Dillon Nettles
By Carl Takei, Dillon Nettles
Texas Is Planning an Execution Based on Fraudulent Testimony
By Brian Stull
By Brian Stull
The Supreme Court Rightly Cited the Black Codes in Ruling Against Excessive Fines, Fees, and Forfeitures
By Nusrat Choudhury, Orion Danjuma
By Nusrat Choudhury, Orion Danjuma
Laws Suppressing Boycotts of Israel Don’t Prevent Discrimination — They Violate Civil Liberties
By Brian Hauss
By Brian Hauss
I Moved to Colorado for Freedom as a Transgender Man. Instead, I Found Discrimination.
By Dashir Moore
By Dashir Moore
