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Trump is Trying to Reverse Crucial Strides in Women’s Rights Movement
This Women’s History Month, the ACLU looks at how the Trump administration is pushing policies designed to keep women at home.
By Ming-Qi Chu, Ashley Johnson
Trump is Trying to Reverse Crucial Strides in Women’s Rights MovementPodcast
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...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
Care Denied: West Virginia's Ban on Methadone Clinics Blocks Life-Saving Medicine
The ACLU is suing the state of West Virginia for its moratorium on clinics providing methadone, an opioid treatment that cuts the risk of overdose deaths in half.
By Sarah Stone, Joe Solomon
Care Denied: West Virginia's Ban on Methadone Clinics Blocks Life-Saving Medicine
'I Have No Rights': Minnesota Residents Sue Trump Administration for Racial Profiling, Stops Without Suspicion, and Warrantless Arrests
Immigration arrests have upended life in Minnesota as citizens detail unlawful and violent interactions with ICE in court testimonies as part of an ACLU lawsuit against the Trump administration.
By Hibah Ansari
'I Have No Rights': Minnesota Residents Sue Trump Administration for Racial Profiling, Stops Without Suspicion, and Warrantless Arrests
One Year Later: Georgetown Scholar Illegally Detained for His Speech Returns to Court
The ACLU is in court this week with Dr. Badar Khan Suri fighting the Trump administration’s unconstitutional attempt to re-detain him for exercising his First Amendment rights.
By Noor Zafar, Ellessandra Taormino
One Year Later: Georgetown Scholar Illegally Detained for His Speech Returns to CourtPodcast
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...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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How Michiganders Showed Up for Reproductive Freedom and Won
Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
By Eva Lopez
Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
By Eva Lopez
10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash
Ten years ago this July, Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse Cullors tweeted #BlackLivesMatter in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death. The...
Ten years ago this July, Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse Cullors tweeted #BlackLivesMatter in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death. The...
Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
By Sarah Hinger
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
By Sarah Hinger
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
