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Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark Case
The Supreme Court ruling held that President Donald Trump’s effort to get rid of birthright citizenship violated the constitution and federal law.
By Cody Wofsy
Supreme Court Rules to Protect Birthright Citizenship in Landmark 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.
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 Decision
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 RulingPodcast
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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Student Debt Is a Racial Justice Issue
In August of this year, President Biden followed through on a campaign promise to help debt-drowning college students pay off their loans. He...
In August of this year, President Biden followed through on a campaign promise to help debt-drowning college students pay off their loans. He...
The Federal Government Should Not Waste the Opportunity to Address Algorithmic Discrimination
The Federal Trade Commission should adopt binding rules to identify and prevent algorithmic discrimination.
By Marissa Gerchick
The Federal Trade Commission should adopt binding rules to identify and prevent algorithmic discrimination.
By Marissa Gerchick
Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy
North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional...
By Ari Savitzky, Kristi Graunke
North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional...
By Ari Savitzky, Kristi Graunke
What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform
Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
By Iram F. Ali, Brian Tashman
Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
By Iram F. Ali, Brian Tashman
Why the ACLU Supports the Electoral Count Reform Act
As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.
By Kristen Lee
As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.
By Kristen Lee
I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
By Donnie Ray Saxton
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
By Donnie Ray Saxton
Bars Behind Bars: The Use of Rap Lyrics in Court
When Ice-T and his band, Body Count, released the song “Cop Killer” in 1992, it spurred outrage. At the time, Bill Clinton and George Bush were...
When Ice-T and his band, Body Count, released the song “Cop Killer” in 1992, it spurred outrage. At the time, Bill Clinton and George Bush were...
Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act
Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
By Leah Watson
Here’s what the judge’s order could mean for challenges to censorship efforts nationwide.
By Leah Watson
Missouri is Trying to Bar Me From My Father’s Execution. Governor Parson Must Intervene.
My father Kevin Johnson, Jr. was sentenced to death for a crime committed at 19 years old, but the state is preventing me from attending his...
By Khorry Ramey
My father Kevin Johnson, Jr. was sentenced to death for a crime committed at 19 years old, but the state is preventing me from attending his...
By Khorry Ramey
20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security
Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.
By Naureen Shah
Chronic dysfunction and abuse within the agency call for a serious reckoning.
By Naureen Shah
