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Children Describe 'Despair, Loneliness, and Boredom' at Colorado Juvenile Detention Centers
ACLU class-action lawsuit urges state of Colorado to release children from jails to community-based settings while awaiting decisions in their juvenile delinquency cases. Kids with disabilities and foster children are particularly vulnerable.
By Elisa Epstein, Quinn Phillips
Children Describe 'Despair, Loneliness, and Boredom' at Colorado Juvenile Detention CentersPodcast
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.
Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court just struck down a Louisiana map that fairly represents Black voters, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision
Deaths in Detention: ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Detention Camps into Warehouses Despite Record Deaths
Despite abhorrent conditions and increasing deaths in ICE detention, the Trump administration’s new warehouse detention system would increase capacity to 96,000 people and undoubtedly lead to continued abuse.
By Haddy Gassama
Deaths in Detention: ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Detention Camps into Warehouses Despite Record Deaths
ACLU Joins Coalition Calling For FIFA to Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World Cup
The coalition has issued a travel advisory for fans, players, journalists, and other visitors attending the 2026 World Cup in areas impacted by the Trump administration’s militarized immigration crackdown.
By Alaina Ruffin, Jamil Dakwar
ACLU Joins Coalition Calling For FIFA to Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World CupPodcast
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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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
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
