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Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Syringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs.
By Joseph Longley, Malhar Shah
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities ActPodcast
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.
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Heather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the ACLU of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights.
By Heather St. Amand, Phuong Tran
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
By Naureen Shah
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender women and girls from school sports. Learn how the decision impacts transgender people, families, and educators.
By Joshua Block
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court 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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How Kamala Harris Can Be a Pro-Voting Rights President
The vice president’s record on increasing voter access for marginalized communities and pushing back against discriminatory voting laws indicates...
By ACLU
The vice president’s record on increasing voter access for marginalized communities and pushing back against discriminatory voting laws indicates...
By ACLU
Why a Harris Presidency Promises Hope for LGBTQ Rights
The Biden-Harris administration’s record of improving protections for LGBTQ people suggests that Kamala Harris would be a champion for the...
By ACLU
The Biden-Harris administration’s record of improving protections for LGBTQ people suggests that Kamala Harris would be a champion for the...
By ACLU
High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win
We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
By Elisabeth Snyder, Allison Swann
We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
By Elisabeth Snyder, Allison Swann
How Kamala Harris Can Secure Federal Abortion Protection Once and For All
The ACLU lays out our roadmap for protecting abortion access and advocating for improved reproductive health care protections under a potential...
By ACLU
The ACLU lays out our roadmap for protecting abortion access and advocating for improved reproductive health care protections under a potential...
By ACLU
How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's Sports
This Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being...
This Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being...
Trump Promises to Militarize Police, Reincarcerate Thousands, and Expand Death Penalty
Our analysis of a potential second Trump administration's proposed criminal legal system policies include unlawful tactics that will only harm our...
By ACLU
Our analysis of a potential second Trump administration's proposed criminal legal system policies include unlawful tactics that will only harm our...
By ACLU
We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
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How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
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
