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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...
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.
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 Angeles
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.
The claimants detail being unlawfully detained, denied medical care, or targeted simply for speaking out or recording what they saw. Their experiences reveal a dangerous pattern of abuse that threatens the rights and safety of us all.
By Yasmin Cader
We’ve Filed More Than 50 Legal Claims Over Abuse by Federal Immigration Agents. Here's Why.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...
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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A Student’s Journey: Fighting for Education Rights While in Prison
Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
By ACLU
Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
By ACLU
Michigan Lawmakers Must Protect the Rights of Children and Join the Global Consensus
Efrén Paredes, Jr., incarcerated since the age of 15, explains why Michigan must turn the page on juvenile-life-without-parole sentences.
By Efrén Paredes, Jr.
Efrén Paredes, Jr., incarcerated since the age of 15, explains why Michigan must turn the page on juvenile-life-without-parole sentences.
By Efrén Paredes, Jr.
New Trends May Help TikTok Collect Your Personal, Unchangeable Biometric Identifiers
On an app where people share and divulge everything, some things should remain private.
By Allison Fiedler
On an app where people share and divulge everything, some things should remain private.
By Allison Fiedler
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Anti-Racism Education Bans
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As a result, school...
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As a result, school...
Alabama Wants to Criminalize Medically-Necessary Care for Trans Youth. Two Dads are Fighting Back.
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
How Ending Legacy Admissions Can Help Achieve Greater Education Equity
Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU...
By ACLU
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU...
By ACLU
You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
By Mitra Ebadolahi
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
By Mitra Ebadolahi
Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.
By Heather L. Weaver
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.
By Heather L. Weaver
“Sexual Justice” Doesn’t Have to Mean Criminal Justice
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with that, we are bringing you a conversation today about Title IX. One of the protections against...
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with that, we are bringing you a conversation today about Title IX. One of the protections against...
