News & Commentary
Top Stories
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
In the ACLU's latest podcast, we learn about a 1962 Supreme Court decision recognizing that official, government-sponsored prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. As the fight for religious freedom continues, we've provided ideas for families who want to push back against laws that would impose religious doctrine and practices in public schools today.
By Hibah Ansari, Sahai John
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious FreedomPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.Podcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Latest stories
"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
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
D.C. Women Get a "Clean" Bill of Health from the Senate
By Elayne Weiss
By Elayne Weiss
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
Remembering 9/11 and Reclaiming Accountability for Human Rights
U.S. counter-terrorism policies today often blur the distinction between the more permissive rules that regulate the use of force and treatment of...
By Jamil Dakwar
U.S. counter-terrorism policies today often blur the distinction between the more permissive rules that regulate the use of force and treatment of...
By Jamil Dakwar