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Lawmakers Renew Push to Regulate Kids’ Speech Online Despite Speech Protections
New state and federal bills seek to limit minors’ access to social media, but civil liberties advocates warn that the resulting online censorship threatens constitutional rights without delivering real safety.
By Hibah Ansari
Lawmakers Renew Push to Regulate Kids’ Speech Online Despite Speech ProtectionsPodcast
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'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.
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 ConditionsPodcast
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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4 Things Public Schools Can and Can’t Do When It Comes to Dress Codes
As back to school season arrives, here's what to know about how far schools can and can't go when enforcing dress codes on students
By Galen Sherwin, Linda Morris, Eleanor Wachtel
As back to school season arrives, here's what to know about how far schools can and can't go when enforcing dress codes on students
By Galen Sherwin, Linda Morris, Eleanor Wachtel
National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here’s What You Need to Know
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
By Sarah Brannon
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
By Sarah Brannon
How to Start a Banned Book Club
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to...
By Eva Lopez
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to...
By Eva Lopez
The Civil Rights Movement’s ‘Smallest Freedom Fighter’ on the Power of Your Vote
Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
By Rebecca McCray
Sheyann Webb-Christburg shares her story of marching to Selma against the odds, and the responsibility that comes with the right to vote.
By Rebecca McCray
A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
By Rotimi Adeoye
Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.
By Rotimi Adeoye
How to Fight Your School's Sexist Dress Code
It’s back to school season! And, this week we are digging into the wild world of dress codes. ...
It’s back to school season! And, this week we are digging into the wild world of dress codes. ...
Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
By Udi Ofer
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
By Udi Ofer
Gendered Dress Codes Hurt Everyone — Especially Non-Binary People Like Me
The Washington State Human Rights Commission’s found Alaska Airlines’ gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It’s time for the airline to...
By Justin Wetherell
The Washington State Human Rights Commission’s found Alaska Airlines’ gendered dress code policy discriminatory. It’s time for the airline to...
By Justin Wetherell
Ask the Experts: How to Start Small and Make a Big Impact During This Election
ACLU volunteer Marci Iacobucci tells us what inspires her to speak up and engage with prospective voters.
By Ricardo Mimbela
ACLU volunteer Marci Iacobucci tells us what inspires her to speak up and engage with prospective voters.
By Ricardo Mimbela
This Podcast Could Be Banned in Florida Schools
It’s September and we’re back! Did you miss us? We missed you. So happy to be back and bringing you a very timely episode for the back to...
It’s September and we’re back! Did you miss us? We missed you. So happy to be back and bringing you a very timely episode for the back to...
