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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’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.
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties — and may face persecution.
By Sarah Mehta
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
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 Nationwide
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 ThreatPodcast
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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Historic Advance for LGBT International Human Rights
A historic commitment has been made by the United States to the cause of LGBT international human rights.
By Ian S. Thompson
A historic commitment has been made by the United States to the cause of LGBT international human rights.
By Ian S. Thompson
Secrecy Without Sense: State Department Censors Cables Already Published by WikiLeaks
By Anna Estevao, Nathan Freed Wessler
By Anna Estevao, Nathan Freed Wessler
ACLU Asks Supreme Court to Hear Gene Patents Case
By Sarah Roberts
By Sarah Roberts
The NYPD’s Race Issues Go Far Beyond Ugly Facebook Rants
By Donna Lieberman
By Donna Lieberman
Behind Closed Doors: Congress Trying to Force Indefinite Detention Bill on Americans
By Christopher Anders
By Christopher Anders
Looking for Simple Answers to Basic Questions on Faith-Based Hiring
By Dena Sher, Tyler Ray
By Dena Sher, Tyler Ray
Congress: Stop Targeting American Muslims and Protect Muslim Service Members
By Dena Sher, Devon Chaffee
By Dena Sher, Devon Chaffee
Project Liberty: Reality TV, Only Smarter
By Jennifer Carnig
By Jennifer Carnig
ACLU and Its International Allies Call for Protections in New U.S.-Canadian Border Deal
By Jay Stanley
By Jay Stanley
New York Times Highlights Urgent Need to Protect Immigration Detainees from Sexual Abuse
It is imperative that uniform protections, developed by a unanimous Congress and informed by the expertise of the National Prison Rape Elimination...
By Will Matthews
It is imperative that uniform protections, developed by a unanimous Congress and informed by the expertise of the National Prison Rape Elimination...
By Will Matthews