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A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election ProcessPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
By Jina John
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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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.
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
By Gillian Branstetter
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
By Gillian Branstetter
Special Edition: The Supreme Court Overturns Affirmative Action
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....
The Historic New Law Protecting Fairness for Pregnant Workers
After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.
By Gillian Thomas, Vania Leveille
After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.
By Gillian Thomas, Vania Leveille
It Took Me 12 Years to Get Out of My Conservatorship. Now I’m Finally Free.
My parents didn’t trust me to make my own choices, but with supported decision-making, I’m finally able to live life on my terms.
By Marie Bergum
My parents didn’t trust me to make my own choices, but with supported decision-making, I’m finally able to live life on my terms.
By Marie Bergum
How We Are Protecting the Right to Vote on the Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder
Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.
By Sophia Lin Lakin, Molly McGrath
Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.
By Sophia Lin Lakin, Molly McGrath
