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Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers.
The Trump administration must release its legal justification and all other materials related to its illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats at sea.
By Jeffrey Stein, Christopher Anders
Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers.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...
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Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025
This year’s most-read ACLU stories trace a nation grappling with military overreach, attacks on the press, threats to immigrant and transgender communities, and the fight for justice in response.
By ACLU
Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025
Inside an ICE Detention Center: Detained People Describe Severe Medical Neglect, Harrowing Conditions
Seven people detail what it’s like to be held in a California immigration detention center. One man who likely has prostate cancer has continuously been denied medication and urgent treatment.
By Hibah Ansari
Inside an ICE Detention Center: Detained People Describe Severe Medical Neglect, Harrowing Conditions
Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in Photos
From nationwide rallies to crucial Supreme Court cases, revisit the photos that encapsulate our eventful year.
By Johanna Silver
Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in PhotosPodcast
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...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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By Jay Stanley
By Jay Stanley
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By Alex Abdo
By Alex Abdo
Missouri Governor Vetoes Unnecessary Ban on Foreign Law
By Katie Haas
By Katie Haas
End the Numbers Game: Police Should Not Be Rewarded for Making Marijuana Arrests
By Ezekiel Edwards, Vanita Gupta
By Ezekiel Edwards, Vanita Gupta
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By Deborah J. Vagins, Tyler Ray
By Deborah J. Vagins, Tyler Ray
Alabama: Another Unlawful Single-Sex Program Goes Co-Ed
By Amy L. Katz
By Amy L. Katz
DHS Releases Disappointing Civil Liberties Report on Border Searches of Laptops and Other Electronics
By Brian Hauss
By Brian Hauss
14-Year-Old Arrested for Playing with Puppy While Black. Seriously.
By Rebecca McCray
By Rebecca McCray
A Victory for Workers, a Victory for Families
By Mie Lewis
By Mie Lewis
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By Jesselyn McCurdy
