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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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At U.N., ACLU Urges U.S. to do More to Address Racism in Accordance With International Human Rights Treaties
By Josh Bell
By Josh Bell
Sen. Kerry and Rep. Nadler Introduce Housing Non-Discrimination Legislation
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
"America's Angels" One Step Closer to the Health Care They Deserve
By Sarah Lipton-Lubet
By Sarah Lipton-Lubet
Federal Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
By Katie O'Connor
By Katie O'Connor
A Step in the Right Direction: Death In Custody Reporting Act to be Voted on in the House
By Sandhya Bathija
By Sandhya Bathija
Ordinary Americans and the War on Terror
By Susan N. Herman
By Susan N. Herman
The Demise of DADT
Today marks the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
By Ian S. Thompson
Today marks the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
By Ian S. Thompson
Clemency Denied for Troy Davis — Urgent Action Needed!
Troy is scheduled to be executed Wednesday.
By James Clark
Troy is scheduled to be executed Wednesday.
By James Clark
ACLU Lens: Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole Denies Clemency to Troy Davis Despite Serious Doubts About his Guilt
We can’t afford to execute people who might be innocent.
By Will Matthews
We can’t afford to execute people who might be innocent.
By Will Matthews
