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The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar Playbook
The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we’re fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king.
By Johanna Silver
The Declaration of Independence Details “Repeated Injuries” Inflicted by British Monarchy, Trump Has Executed a Similar PlaybookPodcast
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...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
ACLU deputy executive director reflects on the country’s 250th anniversary and the work that continues today as she enters new role.
By Yasmin Cader
250th Anniversary Marks Moment of Both Commemoration and Reckoning
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
The Supreme Court ruling held that President Donald Trump’s effort to get rid of birthright citizenship violated the constitution and federal law.
By Cody Wofsy
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn birthright citizenship. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS DecisionPodcast
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...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
By ACLU
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
By ACLU
How Trump's Proposed Radical Expansion of Executive Power Will Impact Our Freedoms
A second Trump administration threatens to use executive authority to further limit First Amendment freedoms, surveil Americans and undermine...
By ACLU
A second Trump administration threatens to use executive authority to further limit First Amendment freedoms, surveil Americans and undermine...
By ACLU
Supreme Court Term Ends with Win for Trump, First Amendment Rights
The court's most recent term shows a reluctance to protect the powerless, even as it upholds key civil liberties.
By David Cole
The court's most recent term shows a reluctance to protect the powerless, even as it upholds key civil liberties.
By David Cole
How Donald Trump's Election Lies and Other Anti-Voter Policies Will Continue to Impact Our Democracy
If re-elected in November, he and his allies have promised to take actions that would disenfranchise millions, suppress the right to vote, and...
By ACLU
If re-elected in November, he and his allies have promised to take actions that would disenfranchise millions, suppress the right to vote, and...
By ACLU
The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on reproductive freedom, voting rights, free speech,...
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on reproductive freedom, voting rights, free speech,...
Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent...
By David Cole, Brett Max Kaufman
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent...
By David Cole, Brett Max Kaufman
Trump’s Attacks on DEI Reveal Administration's Agenda for Second Term
The 2024 Trump campaign’s “anti-white racism” rhetoric threatens to unravel decades of progress on racial equality and civil rights. The ACLU...
By ACLU
The 2024 Trump campaign’s “anti-white racism” rhetoric threatens to unravel decades of progress on racial equality and civil rights. The ACLU...
By ACLU
55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination...
By Gillian Branstetter
The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination...
By Gillian Branstetter
The Supreme Court Just Declined to Protect Emergency Abortion Care for Pregnant Patients. Here’s What to Know
Today’s ruling does not signal the end of the road in the fight for protecting life-saving emergency care, or the fight for our reproductive...
By Alexa Kolbi-Molinas
Today’s ruling does not signal the end of the road in the fight for protecting life-saving emergency care, or the fight for our reproductive...
By Alexa Kolbi-Molinas
Biden’s Executive Order: New Asylum Ban, Old Tactics
On June 4, the Biden administration signed an executive order that will severely restrict people's legal right to seek asylum, no matter how strong...
On June 4, the Biden administration signed an executive order that will severely restrict people's legal right to seek asylum, no matter how strong...
