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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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5 Things Gina Haspel Wouldn't Say About CIA Torture — and Why It Matters
The nominee for the agency's director faced pointed questions but left some things unsaid.
By Brian Tashman
The nominee for the agency's director faced pointed questions but left some things unsaid.
By Brian Tashman
What Gina Haspel Got Wrong About the Torture Tapes She Helped Destroy
Apparently, the recordings showed the interrogation and torture of not one, but two detainees. Here's more of what we know.
By Hina Shamsi
Apparently, the recordings showed the interrogation and torture of not one, but two detainees. Here's more of what we know.
By Hina Shamsi
Another Federal Court Rules the Fourth Amendment Applies at the Border
By Nathan Freed Wessler, Esha Bhandari
By Nathan Freed Wessler, Esha Bhandari
State Judge Finds New Hampshire Border Patrol Checkpoint Unconstitutional
By Gilles Bissonnette
By Gilles Bissonnette
We're Suing Ben Carson for Trying to Dismantle the Fair Housing Act
By Rachel Goodman, Sandra Park
By Rachel Goodman, Sandra Park
Haspel’s CIA Torture Defenders Have No Case
By Dror Ladin
By Dror Ladin
Roadside Saliva Testing Is Probably Unconstitutional
By Chloé White
By Chloé White
Despite Court Order, Trump Continues to Pressure Immigrants Into Carrying Unwanted Pregnancies
By Meagan Burrows
By Meagan Burrows
4 Things to Be Worried About in the NSA’s New Transparency Report
By Neema Singh Guliani
By Neema Singh Guliani
Honoring Police Includes Acknowledging Systemic Reform Is Needed
By Norm Stamper
By Norm Stamper
