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Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'
Hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Matthew Beat give a glimpse into the ACLU’s new podcast covering some of the most influential court cases in history.
By Hibah Ansari
Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'Podcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador — in defiance of a federal judge’s orders. They hadn’t been found...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
Due to recent cuts to reporting requirements of deaths occurring after release, the complete number of deaths in and outside of detention could be even higher.
By Sofia Gonzalez
Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the ACLU and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
ACLU Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the ACLU has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
ACLU Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil LibertiesPodcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador — in defiance of a federal judge’s orders. They hadn’t been found...
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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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.
ACLU created a list of tips and resources to help challenge the imposition of electronic monitoring.
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 Allison Frankel
The authors of the ACLU’s new report interviewed three different people about their experiences on ankle monitors. Here’s what they shared.
By Allison Frankel
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
Friends Ask Friends to Vote
You can multiply your impact this election season by engaging your friends and family in a simple conversation about voting.
You can multiply your impact this election season by engaging your friends and family in a simple conversation about voting.
50 Years of Fighting for the Rights of Incarcerated People
The ACLU’s National Prison Project continues to ensure the Constitution’s protections reach every incarcerated person.
By David Fathi
The ACLU’s National Prison Project continues to ensure the Constitution’s protections reach every incarcerated person.
By David Fathi
Learn About Where Secretary of State Candidates Land on Voting Issues
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
A Tale of Two Victories: Abortion in Kansas and Michigan
On August 2nd, voters in Kansas came out in droves to protect abortion access in the state through a ballot measure. It was the first opportunity...
On August 2nd, voters in Kansas came out in droves to protect abortion access in the state through a ballot measure. It was the first opportunity...
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 Linda Morris
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 Linda Morris
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
