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One Year Later: Georgetown Scholar Illegally Detained for His Speech Returns to Court
The ACLU is in court this week with Dr. Badar Khan Suri fighting the Trump administration’s unconstitutional attempt to re-detain him for exercising his First Amendment rights.
By Noor Zafar, Ellessandra Taormino
One Year Later: Georgetown Scholar Illegally Detained for His Speech Returns to CourtPodcast
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.
Trump is Attacking a Crucial Fair Housing Rule that Protects Against Discrimination
The disparate impact rule is a long-held housing protection for survivors of domestic violence, women of color and other marginalized groups. The Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to end the policy.
By Linda Morris, Ashley Johnson
Trump is Attacking a Crucial Fair Housing Rule that Protects Against Discrimination
A Sunday at an Idaho Racetrack Ended in a Mass Immigration Raid. Hundreds Faced Cruel Detention Practices.
More than 200 federal, state, and local law enforcement launched an unlawful and discriminatory immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho.
By Lisa Francois
A Sunday at an Idaho Racetrack Ended in a Mass Immigration Raid. Hundreds Faced Cruel Detention Practices.
Trump’s Firing of Noem Signals Need for New Vision on Immigration
With the Department of Homeland Security losing Kristi Noem as secretary and facing a funding crisis, lawmakers have a unique opportunity to advance a new path forward for immigration.
By Naureen Shah
Trump’s Firing of Noem Signals Need for New Vision on ImmigrationPodcast
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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