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California Governor Announces Historic Blow to Death Penalty by Commuting Hundreds of Death Sentences
Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement to commute death sentences for more than 500 people will clear the largest death row in the Western Hemisphere.
By Cassandra Stubbs, Tara Stutsman
California Governor Announces Historic Blow to Death Penalty by Commuting Hundreds of Death SentencesPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
In the ACLU's latest podcast, we learn about a 1962 Supreme Court decision recognizing that official, government-sponsored prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. As the fight for religious freedom continues, we've provided ideas for families who want to push back against laws that would impose religious doctrine and practices in public schools today.
By Hibah Ansari, Sahai John
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in VirginiaPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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ACLU Testifies as Congress Takes on Domestic Drones
By Sandra Fulton
By Sandra Fulton
Another Challenge to the Federal Contraception Rule, Another Friend-of-the-Court Brief
By Brigitte Amiri, Sarah Lipton-Lubet
By Brigitte Amiri, Sarah Lipton-Lubet
ACLU Sues Over Abuse Of Photographers By Border Patrol Agents
The ACLU of San Diego plans to defend and protect the First Amendment rights of two photographers threatened by the government agency
By Jay Stanley
The ACLU of San Diego plans to defend and protect the First Amendment rights of two photographers threatened by the government agency
By Jay Stanley
FTC Weighs In On Face Recognition Technology
By Jay Stanley
By Jay Stanley
Next Monday at the Supreme Court: Trying to Stop the NSA’s Unconstitutional Overreach
By ACLU
By ACLU
Get Ready for A Scintillating Discussion on the Finer Points of IP and Foreign Trade Policy
By Gabe Rottman
By Gabe Rottman
Marty Atencio (1967-2011): Another Victim of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Jails
Marty Atencio’s death is the latest in a string of highly-publicized fatalities at the Maricopa County Jail during Sheriff Arpaio’s tenure.
By Gabriel Eber
Marty Atencio’s death is the latest in a string of highly-publicized fatalities at the Maricopa County Jail during Sheriff Arpaio’s tenure.
By Gabriel Eber
ACLU Asking the Federal Government How It’s Using Drones Inside the U.S.
By Scott Bulua & Stephen Elkind
By Scott Bulua & Stephen Elkind
In Court: Uncovering Stingrays, A Troubling New Location Tracking Device
By Linda Lye
By Linda Lye
Washington State Votes by Mail to Approve Referendum 74
By Dean Jackson
By Dean Jackson
