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Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education NationwidePodcast
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.Podcast
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...
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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What's at Stake in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Election
Voters have the power to elect a state Supreme Court justice who will stand up for our fundamental rights.
By Danitra Sherman, DrPH, MPH
Voters have the power to elect a state Supreme Court justice who will stand up for our fundamental rights.
By Danitra Sherman, DrPH, MPH
The Vital Role of End-to-End Encryption
In this golden age for surveillance, encryption technology is crucial.
By Jennifer Stisa Granick, Daniel Kahn Gillmor
In this golden age for surveillance, encryption technology is crucial.
By Jennifer Stisa Granick, Daniel Kahn Gillmor
Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
By Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, Linda Morris
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
By Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, Linda Morris
The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what...
By Jennifer Stisa Granick, Vera Eidelman
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what...
By Jennifer Stisa Granick, Vera Eidelman
Why School Discipline Reform Still Matters
Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers...
By Harold Jordan
Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers...
By Harold Jordan
How ACT UP Changed the Face of AIDS and Activism
October marks LGBTQ History Month, and this week on At Liberty we are honoring the legacy of LGBTQ activism throughout the AIDS epidemic. ...
October marks LGBTQ History Month, and this week on At Liberty we are honoring the legacy of LGBTQ activism throughout the AIDS epidemic. ...
Congress is Trying to Deny Health Care to Transgender Veterans
Amendments currently before Congress could have devastating and life-threatening results for transgender veterans and Medicare and Medicaid...
By Zora Thomas
Amendments currently before Congress could have devastating and life-threatening results for transgender veterans and Medicare and Medicaid...
By Zora Thomas
Baby Bonds: A Path Toward Prosperity for Future Generations
Reducing the racial wealth gap requires lawmakers to enact proactive strategies.
By Abrigale Johnson
Reducing the racial wealth gap requires lawmakers to enact proactive strategies.
By Abrigale Johnson
We're Suing Florida for Anti-Asian Housing Discrimination
This May, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 264, a law that restricts Chinese nationals from acquiring property in the state of Florida under the guise...
This May, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 264, a law that restricts Chinese nationals from acquiring property in the state of Florida under the guise...
Asylum Seeker's Wrongful 6-Year Detention is Emblematic of a Broken System
Our client sought refuge from violence and persecution. Instead, ICE detained her for over six years.
By My Khanh Ngo, Judy Rabinovitz
Our client sought refuge from violence and persecution. Instead, ICE detained her for over six years.
By My Khanh Ngo, Judy Rabinovitz
