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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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Landmark Hearing on DOMA Set
Next week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a landmark congressional hearing on the discriminatory so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
By Ian S. Thompson
Next week, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a landmark congressional hearing on the discriminatory so-called Defense of Marriage Act.
By Ian S. Thompson
Former First Lady and Women's Rights Advocate: Betty Ford
By Zoë Barth-Werb
By Zoë Barth-Werb
Same Old Political Games: Seeking to Delay and Derail DADT Repeal
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
This Week in Civil Liberties
From President Obama's Twitter Town Hall to a contested execution.
By Suzanne Ito
From President Obama's Twitter Town Hall to a contested execution.
By Suzanne Ito
Protecting All of Alabama
By Molly Lauterback
By Molly Lauterback
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
By Rebecca McCray
By Rebecca McCray
Starving For Better Conditions in California Prisons
By Amy Fettig
By Amy Fettig
Racial Segregation Kills More Than Lung Cancer
By Francisco Pardo, Racial Justice Program, Swati Prakash
By Francisco Pardo, Racial Justice Program, Swati Prakash
Execution in Texas, Despite So Much
By Rachel Myers
By Rachel Myers