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ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the ACLU has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil LibertiesPodcast
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties — and may face persecution.
By Sarah Mehta
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties ThreatPodcast
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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The Reports of Civil Asset Forfeiture’s Death in Philadelphia Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
By Molly Tack-Hooper
By Molly Tack-Hooper
Greyhound Is Still Failing to Protect Customers from Border Patrol Abuse
The company is failing to exercise its right to prevent Border Partol from conducting racist and unfair interrogations of passengers.
By Chris Rickerd
The company is failing to exercise its right to prevent Border Partol from conducting racist and unfair interrogations of passengers.
By Chris Rickerd
Prisons’ Refusal to Provide Adequate Opioid Treatment Is Cruel and Unlawful
By Carol Rose
By Carol Rose
Voters Choose to Defend Democracy by Approving Voting Rights Measures
By Bobby Hoffman
By Bobby Hoffman
Criminal Justice Reform Is on the Midterm Ballot
By Udi Ofer
By Udi Ofer
Congress Needs to Take Responsibility for Fixing Harassment in Its Own Halls
By Mia Jacobs
By Mia Jacobs
Five Ways the Trump Administration Has Attacked the U.N. and International Human Rights Bodies
By maya finoh
By maya finoh
What a European Court Ruling Means for Mass Spying Around the World
By Patrick Toomey
By Patrick Toomey
A Tale of Two New York Cities When It Comes to Policing
By Johanna Miller, Simon McCormack
By Johanna Miller, Simon McCormack
Colleges and Universities Have a Racial Profiling Problem
By Carl Takei
By Carl Takei
