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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
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...
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.
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.
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 AngelesPodcast
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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By Sarah Lipton-Lubet
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Judge to Feds: To Track Cell Phones, Get a Warrant
Law enforcement agents must get a warrant to access cell phone location records
By Catherine Crump
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By Catherine Crump
Alabama's Immigration Law Separates Long-Time Friends
By Vesna Jaksic
By Vesna Jaksic
ACLU Lens: NY Times Highlights DHS Latest Plan to Deport Criminals
By Sandhya Bathija
By Sandhya Bathija
Obama's Words, Our Message: We Must Protect the Vulnerable from Sexual Assault
President Obama pointed out that Jerry Sandusky’s behavior is abhorrent — but there’s another highly vulnerable population being tormented by...
By Rebecca McCray
President Obama pointed out that Jerry Sandusky’s behavior is abhorrent — but there’s another highly vulnerable population being tormented by...
By Rebecca McCray
ACLU Lens: Using Religion as an Excuse for Discrimination
By Robyn Shepherd
By Robyn Shepherd
The Social Network is Stalking You
We shouldn’t have to choose between browsing the Web and keeping Facebook from tracking everything we do online.
By Chris Conley
We shouldn’t have to choose between browsing the Web and keeping Facebook from tracking everything we do online.
By Chris Conley
Discrimination by the Numbers
By Denny LeBoeuf
By Denny LeBoeuf
