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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...
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.
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.
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 AngelesPodcast
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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Kentucky Community Shows Support for Local Muslims' Right to Worship
By Heather L. Weaver
By Heather L. Weaver
Act Now to Honor Our Troops on Veterans Day
Overturning two unjust and unfair policies seems like a no-brainer — unfortunately, it’s never that easy with Congress.
By Allie Bohm
Overturning two unjust and unfair policies seems like a no-brainer — unfortunately, it’s never that easy with Congress.
By Allie Bohm
Department of Defense to Service Members: Homos Get Half
By James Esseks
By James Esseks
What's Abstinence Got to do With Degrading Single-Parent Families?
By Brigitte Amiri, Tricia Herzfeld
By Brigitte Amiri, Tricia Herzfeld
Challenging DOMA for Edie and Thea
By James Esseks
By James Esseks
DADT Repeal – The Clock is Ticking
Failure to pass repeal of DADT this year would be a tragically missed opportunity.
By Ian S. Thompson
Failure to pass repeal of DADT this year would be a tragically missed opportunity.
By Ian S. Thompson
In Flores-Villar v. U.S., Court Should Overturn Law That Discriminates Against Fathers
By Sandra Park
By Sandra Park
Secrets
Which secrets should be kept, and which should be exposed?
By Jameel Jaffer
Which secrets should be kept, and which should be exposed?
By Jameel Jaffer
Decisive Victory for Reproductive Freedom in Colorado (Again)
By Dahlia Ward
By Dahlia Ward