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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.
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
In a letter calling to end immigration detention at Fort Bliss, interviews with 45 people report physical and sexual abuse, medical neglect, and intimidation to self-deport.
By Haddy Gassama
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship, but the fight is heading to the Supreme Court.
By Cody Wofsy
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your Rights
Equally important, but less revered than voting; jury service is a powerful tool for holding the government accountable. ACLU experts answer your questions about jury service.
By ACLU
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your RightsPodcast
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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Living Without Roe: How Can I Help?
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
Why We Use Inclusive Language to Talk About Abortion
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
It’s 2022 and Two Books Are on Trial for ‘Obscenity’
These obscenity proceedings are in line with a history of attacks on our First Amendment rights to read, learn, and think for ourselves.
By Vera Eidelman, Joshua Block, Matt Callahan
These obscenity proceedings are in line with a history of attacks on our First Amendment rights to read, learn, and think for ourselves.
By Vera Eidelman, Joshua Block, Matt Callahan
How Online Censorship Harms Sex Workers and LGBTQ Communities
FOSTA is bad, but holding online platforms liable for crimes they know nothing about won’t solve any problems
By Laura Moraff
FOSTA is bad, but holding online platforms liable for crimes they know nothing about won’t solve any problems
By Laura Moraff
Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule
The ruling is a blow to federal police accountability, but border residents still have rights.
By Shaw Drake, Katie Hoeppner
The ruling is a blow to federal police accountability, but border residents still have rights.
By Shaw Drake, Katie Hoeppner
How LGBTQ Voices are Being Erased in Classrooms
Three LGBTQ advocates share how book bans and classroom censorship bills impact their lives, work, and students.
By Leila Rafei
Three LGBTQ advocates share how book bans and classroom censorship bills impact their lives, work, and students.
By Leila Rafei
Post Roe: The Supreme Court Won’t Stop at Abortion
In a landmark decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court has voted to overturn both Roe v. Wade and...
In a landmark decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court has voted to overturn both Roe v. Wade and...
With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
By Jessica Arons
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
By Jessica Arons
Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights
While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
By Brett Max Kaufman
While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
By Brett Max Kaufman
The Overcriminalization of America
Over the last few weeks, a surge of texts and phone calls have gone out from local politicians. Most of them focus on one issue: crime. Worried...
Over the last few weeks, a surge of texts and phone calls have gone out from local politicians. Most of them focus on one issue: crime. Worried...
