News & Commentary
Top Stories
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Syringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs.
By Joseph Longley, Malhar Shah
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities ActPodcast
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.
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Heather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the ACLU of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights.
By Heather St. Amand, Phuong Tran
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
By Naureen Shah
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender women and girls from school sports. Learn how the decision impacts transgender people, families, and educators.
By Joshua Block
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court 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.
Latest stories
A Victory for Free Speech from the Supreme Court
By Lenora M. Lapidus, Tara Norris
By Lenora M. Lapidus, Tara Norris
Efforts to Close Guantánamo Must Be Accompanied By an End to Force-Feeding
By Allison Frankel
By Allison Frankel
State Dept. Report Spotlights Urgent Need to Fight Modern-Day Slavery
By Chandra Bhatnagar
By Chandra Bhatnagar
In Court Today: Seeking to Rein In the No Fly List
By Nusrat Choudhury
By Nusrat Choudhury
Why Childhood Obesity is a Civil Rights Issue
By Jason Stern
By Jason Stern
Congress Gets to Work on Overincarceration
By Alex Berger
By Alex Berger
Misdirection: The House Intelligence Committee’s Misleading Patriot Act Talking Points
By Michelle Richardson
By Michelle Richardson
The Good, Bad, and Ugly for Religious Liberty and LGBT Rights in Defense Bill
By Dena Sher, Ian S. Thompson
By Dena Sher, Ian S. Thompson
Corrections Corporation of America Loses Four Prison Contracts This Month
By Carl Takei
By Carl Takei
First in the Nation: Montana Requires a Warrant for Location Tracking
By Allie Bohm
By Allie Bohm
