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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump pose with FIFA officials in bright orange referee jerseys and medals during the awards ceremony after Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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 Cup

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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...

What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
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Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration

A demonstrator holding a sign that says Defend Democracy.

From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.

Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
A graphic depicting immigrants' rights.

‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats

Families share how Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order upended their hopes, and forced them to consider early births or leaving the U.S.

By Hibah Ansari, Lora Strum

‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats
Four masked DEA police officers wearing tactical vests labeled “DEA POLICE” walk across a downtown intersection at night, with tall office buildings, streetlights, traffic signals, and cars with headlights behind them.

States Have the Power to Hold Federal Agents Accountable by Allowing People to Sue Them for Rights Violations

Amid rampant abuse by federal agents, state legislatures can pass critical laws that allow people to take federal agents to court for violating their rights.

By Emily Reina Dindial

States Have the Power to Hold Federal Agents Accountable by Allowing People to Sue Them for Rights Violations
ACLU National Legal Director Cecillia Wang speaks outside the Supreme Court. A sign on the podium says Protect Birthright Citizenship.

Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Oral Arguments

The ACLU is at the Supreme Court for oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. Follow live coverage of the fight to defend birthright citizenship.

By ACLU

Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Oral Arguments

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...

What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
See all episodes

Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration

A demonstrator holding a sign that says Defend Democracy.

From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.

Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration

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