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Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'
Hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Matthew Beat give a glimpse into the ACLU’s new podcast covering some of the most influential court cases in history.
By Hibah Ansari
Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'Podcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador — in defiance of a federal judge’s orders. They hadn’t been found...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
Due to recent cuts to reporting requirements of deaths occurring after release, the complete number of deaths in and outside of detention could be even higher.
By Sofia Gonzalez
Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the ACLU and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the ACLU has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil LibertiesPodcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador — in defiance of a federal judge’s orders. They hadn’t been found...
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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When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number
Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed...
By Marissa Gerchick, Matt Cagle
Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed...
By Marissa Gerchick, Matt Cagle
Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System in Washington County, Oregon
We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face discriminatory treatment at the hands of police.
By Julian Clark, Brian Dimmick, Kelly Simon
We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face discriminatory treatment at the hands of police.
By Julian Clark, Brian Dimmick, Kelly Simon
The Danger of Abusing Impeachment
Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.
Alabama Has Executed A Man With Nitrogen Gas Despite Jury’s Life Verdict
U.N. experts say the method constitutes torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.
By Alison Mollman
U.N. experts say the method constitutes torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.
By Alison Mollman
Rap Is Art Not Evidence
As the gang conspiracy trial of rapper Young Thug and his famed rap collective, YSL, extends past 20 days in Atlanta, we’re bringing you a...
As the gang conspiracy trial of rapper Young Thug and his famed rap collective, YSL, extends past 20 days in Atlanta, we’re bringing you a...
Celebrating An Important Victory In The Ongoing Fight Against Reverse Warrants
Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to privacy — now we need to ban all reverse warrants.
By Chad Marlow
Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to privacy — now we need to ban all reverse warrants.
By Chad Marlow
What’s Hiding in the Immigration & Border Deal? More Mass Surveillance
Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.
By Naureen Shah
Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.
By Naureen Shah
More than 20 Million People Are About to Lose Internet Access. The ACLU is Fighting to Keep Us Connected.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps to provide communities across the country with access to the internet, but the program is likely to...
By Jenna Leventoff
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps to provide communities across the country with access to the internet, but the program is likely to...
By Jenna Leventoff
Live From Sundance: Telling Better Queer and Trans Stories
This week, At Liberty is coming to you live from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, hosting a discussion with queer and transgender storytellers. The conversation delves into the challenges they face while navigating an onslaught of bills targeting trans people nationwide and...
This week, At Liberty is coming to you live from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, hosting a discussion with queer and transgender storytellers. The conversation delves into the challenges they face while navigating an onslaught of bills targeting trans people nationwide and...
The Importance of Defending the Free Speech Rights of Pro-Palestinian Students in Florida
Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.
By Hina Shamsi
Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.
By Hina Shamsi
