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States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.Podcast
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.
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los Angeles
For more than 40 years, equal access to educational opportunities of Los Angeles students under the California Constitution have been protected by a court order. Now, those court-ordered protections are being challenged.
By Amanda Walgrove, Jonathan Newton
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los Angeles
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.
The claimants detail being unlawfully detained, denied medical care, or targeted simply for speaking out or recording what they saw. Their experiences reveal a dangerous pattern of abuse that threatens the rights and safety of us all.
By Yasmin Cader
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.
Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s Universities
The ACLU filed a lawsuit in 2022 on behalf of professors forced to censor race and gender in their instruction.
By Leah Watson
Why an Appeals Court Blocked a Dangerous Censorship Law in Florida’s UniversitiesPodcast
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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Midterm Elections: How These Offices Impact Your Rights
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
By ACLU
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
By ACLU
Trans Health Care in Florida: What You Need to Know
Florida’s latest attack on LGBTQ rights would promote disinformation about gender-affirming care, while preventing trans youth from receiving it.
By Carrie McNamara, Gillian Branstetter
Florida’s latest attack on LGBTQ rights would promote disinformation about gender-affirming care, while preventing trans youth from receiving it.
By Carrie McNamara, Gillian Branstetter
Fifty-Seven Years After its Enactment, the Voting Rights Act is in Peril
On this anniversary of the VRA, the fight to secure the right to vote faces its greatest battles in over a generation.
By Sophia Lin Lakin
On this anniversary of the VRA, the fight to secure the right to vote faces its greatest battles in over a generation.
By Sophia Lin Lakin
Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine
While a memo from DHS Secretary Mayorkas is in legal limbo, the administration should still take action to protect immigrant communities.
By Katie Hoeppner, Naureen Shah
While a memo from DHS Secretary Mayorkas is in legal limbo, the administration should still take action to protect immigrant communities.
By Katie Hoeppner, Naureen Shah
In Missouri and Illinois, a Glimpse of Abortion Access in a Post-Roe World
These advocates are doing everything they can to make sure everyone can get the care they need.
By Leila Rafei
These advocates are doing everything they can to make sure everyone can get the care they need.
By Leila Rafei
We Need the PUMP Act to Protect Nursing Workers Like Me
Nine million working moms like me have no protection for pumping on the job, but Congress can change that.
By B. from New York
Nine million working moms like me have no protection for pumping on the job, but Congress can change that.
By B. from New York
California's Fight for Reparations
Last month, the California Reparations Task Force released an interim report detailing California’s history of slavery and its impact on the...
Last month, the California Reparations Task Force released an interim report detailing California’s history of slavery and its impact on the...
Police Are Using Newborn Genetic Screening to Search for Suspects, Threatening Privacy and Public Health
States must craft policies to rein in unbridled police access to newborn blood samples.
By Crystal Grant
States must craft policies to rein in unbridled police access to newborn blood samples.
By Crystal Grant
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Respect for Marriage Act
While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
By James Esseks
While the bipartisan support for the bill is important, in practice, the bill is quite limited.
By James Esseks
Actress Ali Stroker on Disability Pride and Representation
Today, we are bringing you a conversation celebrating Disability Pride Month, which is July. This conversation with actress and singer Ali Stroker...
Today, we are bringing you a conversation celebrating Disability Pride Month, which is July. This conversation with actress and singer Ali Stroker...
