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ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the ACLU and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's LegacyPodcast
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.
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 Liberties
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
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 CampaignPodcast
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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Enforcing Nondiscrimination Laws Is Not a Sign of Anti-Religious Bias
By James Esseks
By James Esseks
The ACLU’s Longstanding Commitment to Defending Speech We Hate
Over the course of our almost century-long history, we have always been committed to defending free speech. Our national and affiliate guidelines...
Over the course of our almost century-long history, we have always been committed to defending free speech. Our national and affiliate guidelines...
The Tried-And-True Alternatives to Detaining Immigrant Families
By Ruthie Epstein
By Ruthie Epstein
The Supreme Court’s Groundbreaking Privacy Victory for the Digital Age
By Nathan Freed Wessler
By Nathan Freed Wessler
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By Victoria López
By Victoria López
Court Recognizes Threat Kobach Poses to Election Integrity
By Orion Danjuma
By Orion Danjuma
Despite Trump’s Order, for Many Families the Nightmare Is Just Beginning
By Lorella Praeli
By Lorella Praeli
Big Brother Is Getting More Tech-Savvy — Here’s How to Fight Its Next Hack
By Courtney Kan, Alexia Ramirez
By Courtney Kan, Alexia Ramirez
Chaos and Cruelty for Immigrants Held in Brownsville, Texas
Entire families should not end up in lockups for a mere misdemeanor.
By Terri Burke
Entire families should not end up in lockups for a mere misdemeanor.
By Terri Burke
In Georgia, Imprisoned Deaf and Disabled People Don’t Stand a Chance
By Talila A. Lewis
By Talila A. Lewis
