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Lawmakers Renew Push to Regulate Kids’ Speech Online Despite Speech Protections
New state and federal bills seek to limit minors’ access to social media, but civil liberties advocates warn that the resulting online censorship threatens constitutional rights without delivering real safety.
By Hibah Ansari
Lawmakers Renew Push to Regulate Kids’ Speech Online Despite Speech ProtectionsPodcast
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...
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Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers.
The Trump administration must release its legal justification and all other materials related to its illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats at sea.
By Jeffrey Stein, Christopher Anders
Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers.
Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025
This year’s most-read ACLU stories trace a nation grappling with military overreach, attacks on the press, threats to immigrant and transgender communities, and the fight for justice in response.
By ACLU
Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025
Inside an ICE Detention Center: Detained People Describe Severe Medical Neglect, Harrowing Conditions
Seven people detail what it’s like to be held in a California immigration detention center. One man who likely has prostate cancer has continuously been denied medication and urgent treatment.
By Hibah Ansari
Inside an ICE Detention Center: Detained People Describe Severe Medical Neglect, Harrowing ConditionsPodcast
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...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen
The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
By Crystal Pardue
The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
By Crystal Pardue
Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It
Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
By Kia Hamadanchy
Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
By Kia Hamadanchy
My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice
After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.
By Herman Lindsey
After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.
By Herman Lindsey
The New ICE Chief Should (Finally) Make Good on Biden’s Immigration Promises
Acting Director Lechleitner must not let the ugly politics of immigration stop him from taking swift and meaningful action on detention and...
By Naureen Shah
Acting Director Lechleitner must not let the ugly politics of immigration stop him from taking swift and meaningful action on detention and...
By Naureen Shah
Supreme Court Term in Review: Reconciling Our Losses and Wins
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on voting rights, free speech, Indigenous...
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on voting rights, free speech, Indigenous...
The ACLU is Committed to Protecting Your Personal Information
Here's how the ACLU safeguards your personal information and uses data to advance our work.
By Amy Chen
Here's how the ACLU safeguards your personal information and uses data to advance our work.
By Amy Chen
Wisconsinites Delivered a Pivotal Win for Abortion Access and Democracy
A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
By Dr. Melinda Brennan
A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
By Dr. Melinda Brennan
What Trans Youth Want You to Know
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
By Sophia Ebanks
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
By Sophia Ebanks
How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
By Gillian Branstetter
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
By Gillian Branstetter
Special Edition: The Supreme Court Overturns Affirmative Action
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....
