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Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn birthright citizenship. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS DecisionPodcast
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: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court ruled that states can ban transgender girls from school sports. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS Decision
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.
By Breanna Diaz
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case
New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil’s fate before he ever got his day in court.
By Simon McCormack, Veronica Salama
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration CasePodcast
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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Here's How Georgia's New Voting Law Harms Voters With Disabilities
We’re fighting to ensure the voices of voters with disabilities are heard.
By Caitlin May, Brian Dimmick, Casey Smith
We’re fighting to ensure the voices of voters with disabilities are heard.
By Caitlin May, Brian Dimmick, Casey Smith
This Week, Anti-Abortion Extremists Showed Us Who They Really Are
Lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.
By Rose Mackenzie
Lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.
By Rose Mackenzie
Justice and Safety, Not Fear, Continue to Win at the Ballot Box
In Pennsylvania and across the country, voters are electing candidates who offer solutions and hope, not fear and failure.
By Ellen Flenniken
In Pennsylvania and across the country, voters are electing candidates who offer solutions and hope, not fear and failure.
By Ellen Flenniken
The Consequences of Chicago’s Segregated Housing History
Today, we're focusing on Chicago — the country's third largest (and one of the most diverse) cities, and a city that has been a blueprint for...
Today, we're focusing on Chicago — the country's third largest (and one of the most diverse) cities, and a city that has been a blueprint for...
Why Indigenous Students Are Fighting to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation
To wear tribal regalia is to reclaim Indigenous identity and honor ancestors who could not do the same.
By ACLU
To wear tribal regalia is to reclaim Indigenous identity and honor ancestors who could not do the same.
By ACLU
Here's How Connecticut Could Implement a Historic New Voting Law
Introducing early voting would begin to address the state’s racist history of voter suppression.
By Claudine Constant, Zara Haq
Introducing early voting would begin to address the state’s racist history of voter suppression.
By Claudine Constant, Zara Haq
The Fight for Asylum: An American Imperative
Three advocates discuss how the ACLU shows up for asylum rights, and why they persist in this difficult work.
By ACLU
Three advocates discuss how the ACLU shows up for asylum rights, and why they persist in this difficult work.
By ACLU
Banning TikTok is a Really Bad Idea
The social media platform TikTok has had a meteoric rise. The app has become a hub for educators, activists, and creatives to influence all aspects...
The social media platform TikTok has had a meteoric rise. The app has become a hub for educators, activists, and creatives to influence all aspects...
Why Fair Housing is Key to Systemic Equality
Here’s how discrimination continues to impact access to housing today, and why we're fighting to ensure all people have equal access.
By Sandra Park
Here’s how discrimination continues to impact access to housing today, and why we're fighting to ensure all people have equal access.
By Sandra Park
Showing Up to Protect the Right to Seek Asylum
For decades, the ACLU has worked to protect the rights of asylum seekers.
By Katie Hoeppner, Johanna Silver
For decades, the ACLU has worked to protect the rights of asylum seekers.
By Katie Hoeppner, Johanna Silver
