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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 FreedomPodcast
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.
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 Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.Podcast
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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UN Racial Justice Experts Call on Biden to End the 287(g) Program
The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.
By Naureen Shah
The program, which deputizes local law enforcement to help ICE deport immigrants, is inextricably tied to racial profiling.
By Naureen Shah
From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
By Charley Locke
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
By Charley Locke
The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries
“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.
“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.
One Year Later, the US Must Evacuate the Kabul Drone Strike Survivors
The government must keep its promise and get all those affected by its mistaken drone strike to safety before it’s too late.
By Dr. Steven Kwon
The government must keep its promise and get all those affected by its mistaken drone strike to safety before it’s too late.
By Dr. Steven Kwon
The Nightmarish Loss of Workplace Privacy
As oppressive surveillance in the workplace becomes increasingly common, policymakers should push back.
By Jay Stanley
As oppressive surveillance in the workplace becomes increasingly common, policymakers should push back.
By Jay Stanley
Ask the Experts: How to Connect With Hesitant Voters
Ahead of the midterm elections, People Power volunteer Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her...
Ahead of the midterm elections, People Power volunteer Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her...
Arizona's New Law Banning People from Recording Police Violates our First Amendment Rights
We’re suing to defend our First Amendment right to record police and hold law enforcement accountable.
By Shreya Tewari
We’re suing to defend our First Amendment right to record police and hold law enforcement accountable.
By Shreya Tewari
Native Families' Right to Stay Together is at Stake at the Supreme Court
The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently...
By Theodora Simon
The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently...
By Theodora Simon
To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ACLU Goes to the States
As federal courts grow more hostile to civil rights and civil liberties, the ACLU turns to state courts — building on a century of experience.
By Jennesa Calvo-Friedman, Lily Slater
As federal courts grow more hostile to civil rights and civil liberties, the ACLU turns to state courts — building on a century of experience.
By Jennesa Calvo-Friedman, Lily Slater
UN Racial Justice Review Gives Biden Opportunity to Center International Human Rights
The administration claimed significant progress in its report and presentation to the United Nations, but true progress has been sluggish.
The administration claimed significant progress in its report and presentation to the United Nations, but true progress has been sluggish.
