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Trump’s Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act, Explained
President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the act, which is a rarely used power that Congress intended only for extreme emergencies. We break down what this means for our civil liberties.
By ACLU
Trump’s Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act, ExplainedPodcast
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.
Your Questions Answered: Where We Are on AI Regulation, and Where We Go From Here
From protecting your privacy to ensuring new technology accounts for inclusivity, ACLU experts explain what’s at stake in the AI policy sphere and the steps advocates and lawmakers can take to regulate AI
By Amelia Quezada, Ricardo Mimbela
Your Questions Answered: Where We Are on AI Regulation, and Where We Go From Here
Executions Spiked in 2025, but the Death Penalty Is Still Losing Ground
As executions surged to their highest level in years, public support, jury verdicts, and new death sentences continued a historic decline—exposing a punishment sustained by political power, not public will.
By Cassandra Stubbs
Executions Spiked in 2025, but the Death Penalty Is Still Losing Ground
Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS arguments
The ACLU is at the Supreme Court for oral arguments in West Virginia v. B.P.J. Follow live coverage of the fight to defend trans kids.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS argumentsPodcast
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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Despite Trump’s Best Efforts, Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants Earn Reprieve From Deportation
By Ahilan Arulanantham
By Ahilan Arulanantham
NYPD Should Not Take the Lead in Fixing New York’s Homeless Crisis
By Simon McCormack
By Simon McCormack
A Ballot Initiative in Washington Could Help Reduce Police Shootings
By Brandon Tucker, Alison Holcomb
By Brandon Tucker, Alison Holcomb
My Boss Fired Me From My Funeral Home Job for Being Transgender
By Aimee Stephens
By Aimee Stephens
Tarana Burke and Alyssa Milano on the Future of #MeToo
One year ago this month, the first bombshell allegations against Harvey Weinstein appeared in The New York Times and The New Yorker. Shortly thereafter, #MeToo went viral on social media. But the origins of this movement are at least a decade older. They lie with the work of Tarana Burke, a civil...
One year ago this month, the first bombshell allegations against Harvey Weinstein appeared in The New York Times and The New Yorker. Shortly thereafter, #MeToo went viral on social media. But the origins of this movement are at least a decade older. They lie with the work of Tarana Burke, a civil...
What Companies Can Do to Protect Privacy and Free Speech: The ACLU Guide
By Jacob Snow
By Jacob Snow
Aimee Stephens Was Fired Because She Is Transgender. That’s Sex Discrimination.
By James Esseks
By James Esseks
City Officials Stoke Mob Mentality in Front of Sex Offender’s Home
By Steven Brown
By Steven Brown
Amazon Met With ICE Officials to Market Its Facial Recognition Product
By Neema Singh Guliani
By Neema Singh Guliani
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By Neema Singh Guliani, Jay Stanley
By Neema Singh Guliani, Jay Stanley
