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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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License to Abuse? Time for Bureau of Prisons to Sever Ties with CCA
By Azadeh N. Shahshahani
By Azadeh N. Shahshahani
This Week in Civil Liberties (8/19/2011)
From a teacher terminating for pumping breast milk to a school districts anti-LGBTQ computer blockers.
By Rekha Arulanantham
From a teacher terminating for pumping breast milk to a school districts anti-LGBTQ computer blockers.
By Rekha Arulanantham
Potential Relief for Same-Sex Couples Facing the Threat of Deportation
A case-by-case approach outlined by DHS may provide temporary relief for same-sex couples where one partner is currently in removal proceedings
By Ian S. Thompson
A case-by-case approach outlined by DHS may provide temporary relief for same-sex couples where one partner is currently in removal proceedings
By Ian S. Thompson
Life Without a Chance
Young people need to be held accountable for their criminal actions in a way that allows them to grow and develop into successful adults.
By Tanya Greene
Young people need to be held accountable for their criminal actions in a way that allows them to grow and develop into successful adults.
By Tanya Greene
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
By Rebecca McCray
By Rebecca McCray
Smoke Pot, Lose Your Kid (If You're Black)
By Rachel Bloom
By Rachel Bloom
Tennessee and Virginia Agree: Stop Shackling Pregnant Women
By Diana Kasdan
By Diana Kasdan
Agreed: Facts Matter on Immigration and Deportation
By Joanne Lin
By Joanne Lin
Arizona Law Says Choose Between Donations and Providing Care to Women
By Alessandra Soler
By Alessandra Soler
On HBO's "Gloria: In Her Own Words"
By Amy L. Katz
By Amy L. Katz
