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How to Take Action on Inauguration Day and Beyond
Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line. The ACLU’s guide helps to connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.
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How to Take Action on Inauguration Day and BeyondPodcast
ACLU Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau Bell
In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of ACLU staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world. From what they’d do as president to how their...
Latest on COVID-19
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
The Long Journey Home
For many people seeking safety, the journey to winning asylum in the U.S. is long. The ACLU goes behind the scenes of our new series, Letters to America, to reflect on what daily life looks like for individuals building a new home in the States.
By Gabby Arias, Kohar Minassian, Eva Lopez
The Long Journey Home
Banning TikTok is Unconstitutional. The Supreme Court Must Step In.
Our First Amendment right to express ourselves must be protected.
By Ashley Gorski, Patrick Toomey
Banning TikTok is Unconstitutional. The Supreme Court Must Step In.
Where FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Stands on Civil Liberties
The ACLU has more than 100 years’ experience holding power accountable. As President-elect Donald Trump rolls out his cabinet picks, we analyze how his nominee for FBI director will impact civil liberties.
By Cody Venzke
Where FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel Stands on Civil LibertiesPodcast
ACLU Kids on How They’d Change The World with W. Kamau Bell
In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of ACLU staff take over the mic to share their big ideas for a better world. From what they’d do as president to how their...
Latest on COVID-19
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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I'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People About Gender
Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without...
By Navin Kariyawasam
Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without...
By Navin Kariyawasam
Incarceration Should Not be a Death Sentence for Individuals Who Use Opioids
New litigation centered on increasing access to substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons is helping to reduce mortality rates among...
By Joseph Longley
New litigation centered on increasing access to substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons is helping to reduce mortality rates among...
By Joseph Longley
How Biden Can Act Now to Limit Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat...
By ACLU
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat...
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On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our...
By AC Facci
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our...
By AC Facci
Biden Must Use Final Months in Office to Commute Federal Death Sentences
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect...
By ACLU
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect...
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In Trump Country, Ballot Measures Safeguard Abortion Rights
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access....
By Deirdre Schifeling
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access....
By Deirdre Schifeling
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
Donald Trump Will Return to the White House This Month. The ACLU is Ready.
Starting in 2016, the ACLU filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re...
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Starting in 2016, the ACLU filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re...
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We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
By ACLU
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
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