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Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn birthright citizenship. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Birthright Citizenship SCOTUS 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.
Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court ruled that states can ban transgender girls from school sports. Follow live coverage.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS Decision
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.
By Breanna Diaz
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case
New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil’s fate before he ever got his day in court.
By Simon McCormack, Veronica Salama
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration CasePodcast
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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The Women Who Made ACLU History
From its early feminist founders, to the trailblazing clients and lawyers that have fought sex-based discrimination in the hundred years since, the...
By ACLU
From its early feminist founders, to the trailblazing clients and lawyers that have fought sex-based discrimination in the hundred years since, the...
By ACLU
How Originalism Hurts Women
It’s March, which means it’s Women’s History Month. This month, we’ll speak with women about their activism and resistance to fight for...
It’s March, which means it’s Women’s History Month. This month, we’ll speak with women about their activism and resistance to fight for...
Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive Order
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
By Ceridwen Cherry
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
By Ceridwen Cherry
Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
By Naureen Shah
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
By Naureen Shah
West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
By Heather L. Weaver
Allowing teachers to present “intelligent design” in science class would jeopardize students’ educational futures and violate the Constitution.
By Heather L. Weaver
Reckoning with America's Racial Residential Segregation
Housing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity....
Housing is the bedrock of American society, and one of the major determinants for life outcomes like health, income, and educational opportunity....
Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters,...
By Lauren Johnson
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters,...
By Lauren Johnson
Crossing the Bridge Together: The Fight for Voting Rights Marches On
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
By JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
By JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist
Firestorm Over Green Bay City Hall Surveillance Microphones is a Reminder of Country We Don’t Want to Live In
Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.
By Jay Stanley
Blanket audio surveillance is legally problematic, susceptible to abuse, and should not become widespread.
By Jay Stanley
Texas’ Attempt to Tear Parents and Trans Youth Apart, One Year Later
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
By Brian Klosterboer
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
By Brian Klosterboer
