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Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Syringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs.
By Joseph Longley, Malhar Shah
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities ActPodcast
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.
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Heather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the ACLU of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights.
By Heather St. Amand, Phuong Tran
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
By Naureen Shah
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender women and girls from school sports. Learn how the decision impacts transgender people, families, and educators.
By Joshua Block
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court 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.
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Hidden Taxes Don't Belong Anywhere, Least of All in Our Justice System
Fees in the justice system trap far too many people in a vicious cycle of debt and punishment. A burgeoning movement in states across the country...
By Jeremiah Mosteller, Emily Reina Dindial
Fees in the justice system trap far too many people in a vicious cycle of debt and punishment. A burgeoning movement in states across the country...
By Jeremiah Mosteller, Emily Reina Dindial
Is the Government Tracking Your Abortion?
If you live in a state where abortions have been banned since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, accessing abortion is a huge challenge. But...
If you live in a state where abortions have been banned since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, accessing abortion is a huge challenge. But...
Voting Rights Are Center Stage This Supreme Court Term
The Supreme Court is set to hear Merrill v. Milligan, a case about Alabama’s discriminatory congressional maps and Section 2 of the Voting Rights...
By Davin Rosborough, Tish Gotell Faulks
The Supreme Court is set to hear Merrill v. Milligan, a case about Alabama’s discriminatory congressional maps and Section 2 of the Voting Rights...
By Davin Rosborough, Tish Gotell Faulks
Algorithms Are Making Decisions About Health Care, Which May Only Worsen Medical Racism
Unclear regulation and a lack of transparency increase the risk that AI and algorithmic tools that exacerbate racial biases will be used in medical...
By Crystal Grant
Unclear regulation and a lack of transparency increase the risk that AI and algorithmic tools that exacerbate racial biases will be used in medical...
By Crystal Grant
Supreme Court Preview: Equal Protection on the Docket
In its new term, the court will hear several cases that, if overturned, could set efforts to protect vulnerable groups back decades.
By David Cole
In its new term, the court will hear several cases that, if overturned, could set efforts to protect vulnerable groups back decades.
By David Cole
Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum
Confusion and misinformation about the right to asylum in the U.S. abound. Here, we set the record straight.
By Jonathan Blazer, Katie Hoeppner
Confusion and misinformation about the right to asylum in the U.S. abound. Here, we set the record straight.
By Jonathan Blazer, Katie Hoeppner
For Defense Attorneys: Tips for Effectively Challenging Pretrial Electronic Monitoring
ACLU created a list of tips and resources to help challenge the imposition of electronic monitoring.
By Yazmine Nichols
ACLU created a list of tips and resources to help challenge the imposition of electronic monitoring.
By Yazmine Nichols
Three People Share How Ankle Monitoring Devices Fail, Harm, and Stigmatize
The authors of the ACLU’s new report interviewed three different people about their experiences on ankle monitors. Here’s what they shared.
By Ayomikun Idowu, Allison Frankel, Yazmine Nichols
The authors of the ACLU’s new report interviewed three different people about their experiences on ankle monitors. Here’s what they shared.
By Ayomikun Idowu, Allison Frankel, Yazmine Nichols
How the Supreme Court Could Silence Black Voters
On October 4th, the Supreme Court is set to hear Milligan v. Merrill, a case that would undermine Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. At question...
On October 4th, the Supreme Court is set to hear Milligan v. Merrill, a case that would undermine Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. At question...
How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data
As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.
By Shreya Tewari
As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.
By Shreya Tewari
