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Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education Nationwide
The ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and the Native American Rights Fund reached a landmark settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit over the state’s failure to implement its own Indigenous education law.
By Lisa Francois
Montana Sets Gold Standard for Indigenous Education NationwidePodcast
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...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
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...
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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Could the Government Outlaw Lying?
By Jameel Jaffer
By Jameel Jaffer
SOPA and PIPA Votes Delayed Indefinitely
These bills could potentially result in the takedown of large amounts of non-infringing, First-Amendment-protected content from the Internet.
By Michael W. Macleod-Ball
These bills could potentially result in the takedown of large amounts of non-infringing, First-Amendment-protected content from the Internet.
By Michael W. Macleod-Ball
Demanding Accountability in the Home of Torture Taxi Headquarters
By Christina Cowger
By Christina Cowger
Teach Respect, Demand Non-Discrimination
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
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By Devon Chaffee
By Devon Chaffee
The Internet Goes Dark
Tech advocates united to dim their websites in order to protest and bring attention to the anti-piracy legislation pending in the House and Senate
By Michael W. Macleod-Ball
Tech advocates united to dim their websites in order to protest and bring attention to the anti-piracy legislation pending in the House and Senate
By Michael W. Macleod-Ball
ACLU Lens: Addressing Sexual Assault in the Military
By Robyn Shepherd
By Robyn Shepherd
We Still Need Diversity and Minority Ownership in our Media
By Sandra Fulton
By Sandra Fulton
Important New Report on Anti-LGBT Bias in Grades K-6
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Violence in Baca's L.A. County Jails
By Rachel Myers
By Rachel Myers
