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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 CampaignPodcast
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.
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 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 RolesPodcast
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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Free Speech Takes a Beating
The Stop Online Piracy Act’s lack of narrowly tailored language could lead to the restriction of non-infringing online content.
By Rachel Marshall
The Stop Online Piracy Act’s lack of narrowly tailored language could lead to the restriction of non-infringing online content.
By Rachel Marshall
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By Caitlin O'Neill
By Caitlin O'Neill
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
By Rebecca McCray
By Rebecca McCray
Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer Gets It (Half) Right
By Dan Zeidman
By Dan Zeidman
Bishops – It’s Not About You
By Sarah Lipton-Lubet
By Sarah Lipton-Lubet
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
Law enforcement agents must get a warrant to access cell phone location records
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