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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.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...
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Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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 Conditions
Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in Photos
From nationwide rallies to crucial Supreme Court cases, revisit the photos that encapsulate our eventful year.
By Johanna Silver
Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in PhotosPodcast
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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By Brigitte Amiri
By Brigitte Amiri
Obama Tells Arizona: Let Dreamers Drive
By Michael Tan
By Michael Tan
Victory Against Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Jails, Where Too Many Have Suffered and Died From Neglect
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By Eric Balaban
For the people of Maricopa County, simply being arrested and put in one of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s jails means risking lasting injury or even death.
By Eric Balaban
Facebook Apologizes for Real Name Policy’s Impact, But No Real Changes Yet
By Matt Cagle
By Matt Cagle
The Broken No-Fly List Process Needs Fixing
By Hugh Handeyside
By Hugh Handeyside
New Alabama Law Puts Teens Who Need Abortions on Trial. That's Dangerous and Cruel.
By Jennifer Dalven
By Jennifer Dalven
Oklahoma's Response to Botched Execution: Hide the Next One from the Public
By Lee Rowland
By Lee Rowland
Securing Our Data Should Come First
By Alex Abdo
By Alex Abdo
Up to 20% of Border Patrol Drone Flights Are Inside the United States
By Jay Stanley
By Jay Stanley
Scholars Evaluate the Cost of Locking Up Immigrants For Months and Years on End. The Results Are as Bad as You'd Expect.
By Michael Tan
By Michael Tan
