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The Casualties of Overturning Roe
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v....
New Report Illustrates How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities
An ACLU and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically important intervention to keep people in their homes and prevent the long-term harms of eviction.
By Liel Sterling, Maria Roumiantseva
Podcast
The Casualties of Overturning Roe
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v....
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New Trends May Help TikTok Collect Your Personal, Unchangeable Biometric Identifiers
On an app where people share and divulge everything, some things should remain private.
By Allison Fiedler
On an app where people share and divulge everything, some things should remain private.
By Allison Fiedler
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Anti-Racism Education Bans
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As a result, school...
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As a result, school...
Alabama Wants to Criminalize Medically-Necessary Care for Trans Youth. Two Dads are Fighting Back.
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
How Ending Legacy Admissions Can Help Achieve Greater Education Equity
Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU...
By ACLU
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU...
By ACLU
You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
By Mitra Ebadolahi
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
By Mitra Ebadolahi
Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.
By Heather L. Weaver
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.
By Heather L. Weaver
“Sexual Justice” Doesn’t Have to Mean Criminal Justice
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with that, we are bringing you a conversation today about Title IX. One of the protections against...
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with that, we are bringing you a conversation today about Title IX. One of the protections against...
Four Ways the TSA Is Making Flying Easier for Transgender People
A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.
By Arli Christian
A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.
By Arli Christian
Affirmative Action Is the Floor, Not the Ceiling
For over half a century, Affirmative Action has woven its way into the fabric of our society through nondiscrimination policies and initiatives...
For over half a century, Affirmative Action has woven its way into the fabric of our society through nondiscrimination policies and initiatives...
