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Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education NationwidePodcast
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.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...
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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Minnesota Just Restored Voting Rights for 55,000 People
The U.S. is the only developed democracy that strips voting rights from its people on the basis of a criminal conviction. An estimated 4.6 million...
The U.S. is the only developed democracy that strips voting rights from its people on the basis of a criminal conviction. An estimated 4.6 million...
Abortion is Our Right, and We Won’t Be Silenced
Anti-abortion politicians are going after our right to speak freely and access vital information.
By Rose Mackenzie
Anti-abortion politicians are going after our right to speak freely and access vital information.
By Rose Mackenzie
How the ACLU is Showing Up For Abortion Access Nationwide
We are working with our partners in states across the country to defend reproductive freedom.
By ACLU
We are working with our partners in states across the country to defend reproductive freedom.
By ACLU
Here's How New Mexico is Leading the Way for Voting Rights
In the face of federal inaction, New Mexican lawmakers are stepping up to enshrine voter protections in law.
By Zara Haq, Austin Weahkee
In the face of federal inaction, New Mexican lawmakers are stepping up to enshrine voter protections in law.
By Zara Haq, Austin Weahkee
This Law Criminalizes Black Trans Women
This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to...
This Friday, we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility, an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions trans people have made to...
This Law Could Criminalize Everyday Conversations About Immigration
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
By Elizabeth Gyori
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
By Elizabeth Gyori
How Officials in Georgia are Suppressing Political Protest as ‘Domestic Terrorism’
Misguided, draconian laws are being used to punish and chill legitimate political protest.
By Sarah Taitz, Shaiba Rather
Misguided, draconian laws are being used to punish and chill legitimate political protest.
By Sarah Taitz, Shaiba Rather
Mandatory Reporting Is Destroying Families
Keeping kids safe is one of our greatest responsibilities as adults. But what if the main tool we use to protect children is actually preventing...
Keeping kids safe is one of our greatest responsibilities as adults. But what if the main tool we use to protect children is actually preventing...
My Son's Hair is Part of a Thousand-Year-Old Tribal Culture. His School Called it a 'Fad.'
The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair...
By Ashley Lomboy
The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair...
By Ashley Lomboy
My Conviction Meant 40 Years Without A Vote. Not Anymore.
Minnesota just restored the right to vote for people with felony convictions, like me.
By Jennifer Schroeder
Minnesota just restored the right to vote for people with felony convictions, like me.
By Jennifer Schroeder
