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Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.
By Breanna Diaz
Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights RulingPodcast
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.
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case
New evidence reveals the Trump administration worked to seal Mahmoud Khalil’s fate before he ever got his day in court.
By Simon McCormack, Veronica Salama
Recent Court Documents Allege Misconduct in Mahmoud Khalil’s Immigration Case
Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions
Hundreds of people at an immigration facility in New Jersey protested spoiled food, medical neglect, and other inhumane conditions. They were joined by people detained in horrific conditions across the country.
By Haddy Gassama
Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions
Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold War
A McCarthy-era effort to report LGBTQ people to the government, classify queerness as a mental disorder, and overall push queer people from public life is taking similar shape today.
By Hanna Stolzer
Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold WarPodcast
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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Trans Joy Is Most Necessary When It Feels the Most Impossible
When forces larger than us try to break our spirit, we can respond as forcefully and effectively with joy as we can with anger, defiance, and protest.
By Gillian Branstetter
When forces larger than us try to break our spirit, we can respond as forcefully and effectively with joy as we can with anger, defiance, and protest.
By Gillian Branstetter
New National Security Programs, Same Old Dangerous Patterns
We filed a lawsuit for more information on DHS’s new domestic violent extremism initiatives.
By Sana Mayat
We filed a lawsuit for more information on DHS’s new domestic violent extremism initiatives.
By Sana Mayat
What Does Abortion Care Look Like Post-Roe? Look to Texas.
This week, we are bringing you an important conversation about the state of abortion care in Texas. In September, Texas passed SB8, a bill that banned abortions at 6 weeks of pregnancy and deputized private citizens to enforce the ban. Since then, it’s been an “all hands on deck” operation...
This week, we are bringing you an important conversation about the state of abortion care in Texas. In September, Texas passed SB8, a bill that banned abortions at 6 weeks of pregnancy and deputized private citizens to enforce the ban. Since then, it’s been an “all hands on deck” operation...
Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers
We examined the injustices of prison labor nationwide — and lay the foundation for a more equitable path forward.
By ACLU
We examined the injustices of prison labor nationwide — and lay the foundation for a more equitable path forward.
By ACLU
Captive Labor: Stories of Involuntary Servitude
The Constitution should prohibit all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude — including forced labor in prisons.
By ACLU
The Constitution should prohibit all forms of slavery and involuntary servitude — including forced labor in prisons.
By ACLU
How the Impact of Bostock v. Clayton County on LGBTQ Rights Continues to Expand
The effects of this landmark Supreme Court victory are amplified in states, federal agencies, and courtrooms throughout the U.S.
By Jon W. Davidson
The effects of this landmark Supreme Court victory are amplified in states, federal agencies, and courtrooms throughout the U.S.
By Jon W. Davidson
How ICE Sidesteps the Law to Find and Deport People
A new report documents data sharing between local jails and LexisNexis, enabling deportation to continue even in sanctuary cities and states.
By Ana Temu Otting
A new report documents data sharing between local jails and LexisNexis, enabling deportation to continue even in sanctuary cities and states.
By Ana Temu Otting
How Dismantling Roe Puts Interracial Marriage at Risk
June 12th, 2022 marks the 55th anniversary of the landmark case Loving v. Virginia which made interracial marriage legal across the United States. We also know this day as Loving Day. This year, Loving Day has a bit of a weightier feel to it. In the recent Supreme Court leaked draft opinion on...
June 12th, 2022 marks the 55th anniversary of the landmark case Loving v. Virginia which made interracial marriage legal across the United States. We also know this day as Loving Day. This year, Loving Day has a bit of a weightier feel to it. In the recent Supreme Court leaked draft opinion on...
Border Patrol is Investigating Itself Following Deaths, Report Reveals
In a vehicle pursuit that killed our client’s son, a newly-uncovered report shows Border Patrol’s unauthorized, conflict-ridden Critical...
By Shaw Drake, Rebecca Sheff
In a vehicle pursuit that killed our client’s son, a newly-uncovered report shows Border Patrol’s unauthorized, conflict-ridden Critical...
By Shaw Drake, Rebecca Sheff
Using Cyanide Gas in Executions is an Affront to Jewish Values
Arizona’s use of Zyklon B should shock the conscience of all Americans.
By Tim Eckstein
Arizona’s use of Zyklon B should shock the conscience of all Americans.
By Tim Eckstein
