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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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By Aron Cobbs
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Illinois’ passage of civil unions means that the idea that same-sex couples and their families deserve recognition under the law now has a firm...
By Sam Ritchie
Illinois’ passage of civil unions means that the idea that same-sex couples and their families deserve recognition under the law now has a firm...
By Sam Ritchie
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By Carl Takei
By Carl Takei
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By Suzanne Ito
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This Week in Civil Liberties
Starting this week, we’ll showcase the hot issues from the last seven days.
By Katie Smith
Starting this week, we’ll showcase the hot issues from the last seven days.
By Katie Smith
Sending Your Kid to the Wrong School Could Land You Five Years Behind Bars
By Inimai Chettiar, Rebecca McCray
By Inimai Chettiar, Rebecca McCray
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By Sam Ritchie
By Sam Ritchie
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By Michael Cummings
By Michael Cummings
Spying On Surfing: Why We Need a "Do Not Track" List
Behavioral targeting scares the heck out of us.
By Chris Calabrese
Behavioral targeting scares the heck out of us.
By Chris Calabrese
Attacking the Freedom to Marry in D.C.
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson