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Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
Syringe Service Programs provide access to crucial health services to people with substance use disorders. The ACLU is fighting against bans that limit these lifesaving programs.
By Joseph Longley, Malhar Shah
Bans on Lifesaving Program for People Who Use Illegal Drugs Violate the Americans with Disabilities ActPodcast
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.
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Heather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the ACLU of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights.
By Heather St. Amand, Phuong Tran
Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She’s Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
A new ACLU report reveals the scale of civil rights violations committed by ICE and the police forces it has deputized — from racial profiling to school lockdowns.
By Naureen Shah
We Documented 1,200+ Actions by ICE. Here's What We Found.
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court recently ruled to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender women and girls from school sports. Learn how the decision impacts transgender people, families, and educators.
By Joshua Block
Your Questions Answered: What You Need to Know About the BPJ and Hecox Supreme Court DecisionPodcast
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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Criminal Sentencing Reform Wins Bipartisan Support in Ohio
By Inimai Chettiar, Mike Brickner
By Inimai Chettiar, Mike Brickner
U.S. Senators to LGBT Youth: "It Gets Better"
On Wednesday morning, 13 members of the U.S. Senate delivered a video message of hope and encouragement as part of the It Gets Better Project.
By Ian S. Thompson
On Wednesday morning, 13 members of the U.S. Senate delivered a video message of hope and encouragement as part of the It Gets Better Project.
By Ian S. Thompson
Google's Transparency Tool Exposes Government Demands for Personal Information
By Sandra Fulton
By Sandra Fulton
Those Who Don't Learn from History are Destined to Repeat It
By Kenneth W. Chandler, II
By Kenneth W. Chandler, II
The High Price of Habitual Offender Laws
By Rachel Myers
By Rachel Myers
Congress Denies Authority for War in Libya
By Sam Milgrom
By Sam Milgrom
God Will Protect You From Sexual Temptation...Or Not
By Brigitte Amiri
By Brigitte Amiri
The War on Drugs Tears Families Apart
By Cecillia Wang
By Cecillia Wang
