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The Casualties of Overturning Roe
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v....
New Report Illustrates How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities
An ACLU and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically important intervention to keep people in their homes and prevent the long-term harms of eviction.
By Liel Sterling, Maria Roumiantseva
Podcast
The Casualties of Overturning Roe
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v....
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ICE Program Foments Abuse, Hatred, and Fear — and Makes Us All Less Safe
A new ACLU report on the 287(g) program’s harmful partnerships with local sheriffs reveals racist abuses and no accountability.
By Kyle Berlin
A new ACLU report on the 287(g) program’s harmful partnerships with local sheriffs reveals racist abuses and no accountability.
By Kyle Berlin
Mississippi Voters Are Fighting for Fair Representation on the State’s Highest Court
Black lawyers and civic leaders in Mississippi are demanding full and fair representation on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
By Ari Savitzky, Jarvis Dortch
Black lawyers and civic leaders in Mississippi are demanding full and fair representation on the Mississippi Supreme Court.
By Ari Savitzky, Jarvis Dortch
Ask an Expert: What Is Free Speech?
This is "Ask an Expert," a special mini-series where our constitutional experts answer your civil rights and civil liberties questions. For our...
This is "Ask an Expert," a special mini-series where our constitutional experts answer your civil rights and civil liberties questions. For our...
Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here’s What's at Stake.
The Biden administration should be empowered to reject Trump-era policies and adopt those it believes are in the public interest.
By Katie Hoeppner
The Biden administration should be empowered to reject Trump-era policies and adopt those it believes are in the public interest.
By Katie Hoeppner
The Supreme Court Must Protect Students From School-Sponsored Prayer
Public-school football coaches have no right to pray with players while on duty.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
Public-school football coaches have no right to pray with players while on duty.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform
The longest-running law enforcement series on television is peddling an inaccurate picture of how our criminal legal system works.
By Andrea Woods
The longest-running law enforcement series on television is peddling an inaccurate picture of how our criminal legal system works.
By Andrea Woods
Documents Reveal Confusion and Lack of Training in Texas Execution
As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.
By Savannah Kumar
As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.
By Savannah Kumar
Black Lives Matter DC v. Trump
On June 1, 2020, Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in Lafayette Square Park near the White House to protest against police brutality and the...
On June 1, 2020, Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in Lafayette Square Park near the White House to protest against police brutality and the...
A Student’s Journey: Fighting for Education Rights While in Prison
Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
By ACLU
Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
By ACLU
Michigan Lawmakers Must Protect the Rights of Children and Join the Global Consensus
Efrén Paredes, Jr., incarcerated since the age of 15, explains why Michigan must turn the page on juvenile-life-without-parole sentences.
By Efrén Paredes, Jr.
Efrén Paredes, Jr., incarcerated since the age of 15, explains why Michigan must turn the page on juvenile-life-without-parole sentences.
By Efrén Paredes, Jr.
