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California Governor Announces Historic Blow to Death Penalty by Commuting Hundreds of Death Sentences
Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement to commute death sentences for more than 500 people will clear the largest death row in the Western Hemisphere.
By Cassandra Stubbs, Tara Stutsman
California Governor Announces Historic Blow to Death Penalty by Commuting Hundreds of Death SentencesPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
In the ACLU's latest podcast, we learn about a 1962 Supreme Court decision recognizing that official, government-sponsored prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. As the fight for religious freedom continues, we've provided ideas for families who want to push back against laws that would impose religious doctrine and practices in public schools today.
By Hibah Ansari, Sahai John
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in VirginiaPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
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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We Hear You. We Thank You. And We’re Here With You.
By ACLU
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Donald Trump: A One-Man Constitutional Crisis
The Republican President-elect's statements and policy proposals would blatantly violate the inalienable rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
By Anthony D. Romero
The Republican President-elect's statements and policy proposals would blatantly violate the inalienable rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
By Anthony D. Romero
Si Donald Trump Implementa sus Propuestas Políticas, Lo Veremos en Corte.
By Anthony D. Romero
By Anthony D. Romero
If Donald Trump Implements His Proposed Policies, We’ll See Him in Court
By Anthony D. Romero
By Anthony D. Romero
The ACLU Is on the Ground in Five States Protecting Americans’ Right to Vote This Election Day
U.N. Investigator Talks About the Future of Solitary and the Death Penalty
By Jamil Dakwar
By Jamil Dakwar
A Torture Victim Turned Human Rights Champion Ends His U.N. Run Fighting for Justice
By Jamil Dakwar
By Jamil Dakwar
Killing Dylann Roof Won’t Make Us or the Death Penalty Any Less Racist
By Jeffery Robinson
By Jeffery Robinson
Let People Vote: Our Fight for Your Right to Vote in This Election
