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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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ICE’s Detention Oversight System Needs an Overhaul
Effective oversight and transparency are not enough, we need to shut down ICE's mass immigration detention machine.
By Eunice Hyunhye Cho, Patrick Taurel, Aditi Shah
Effective oversight and transparency are not enough, we need to shut down ICE's mass immigration detention machine.
By Eunice Hyunhye Cho, Patrick Taurel, Aditi Shah
Judy Heumann on Disability Discrimination and The Fight For Rights
Today we are running a conversation between AJ Hikes, the ACLU’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and disability rights icon Judy...
Today we are running a conversation between AJ Hikes, the ACLU’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and disability rights icon Judy...
Stop-and-Fingerprint Can’t Become the Next Stop-and-Frisk
The Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments in an ACLU appeal challenging unconstitutional fingerprinting by police on the street.
By Dan Korobkin
The Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments in an ACLU appeal challenging unconstitutional fingerprinting by police on the street.
By Dan Korobkin
Congress Can't Discriminate Against Puerto Rico Residents Just Because They Live There
The Supreme Court can and should ensure all residents of U.S. territories can access the same benefits and rights they’re entitled to.
By Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux
The Supreme Court can and should ensure all residents of U.S. territories can access the same benefits and rights they’re entitled to.
By Adriel I. Cepeda Derieux
The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court's Hands
Texas won’t allow pastor to pray aloud or “lay hands on” John Ramirez as he dies.
By Heather L. Weaver
Texas won’t allow pastor to pray aloud or “lay hands on” John Ramirez as he dies.
By Heather L. Weaver
How the FBI Spied on Orange County Muslims And Attempted to Get Away With It
In 2006, the FBI sent an informant to pose as a convert and spy on one of the country's largest Muslim communities. Three plaintiffs, who were...
By Leila Rafei
In 2006, the FBI sent an informant to pose as a convert and spy on one of the country's largest Muslim communities. Three plaintiffs, who were...
By Leila Rafei
I Want to Play Golf with Other Boys. I’m Suing Tennessee for That Chance.
Tennessee passed a law that would keep Luc and other transgender students from participating in school sports.
By Luc Esquivel
Tennessee passed a law that would keep Luc and other transgender students from participating in school sports.
By Luc Esquivel
Can the Government Wrongfully Spy on You and Get Away With It?
This week, we are bringing you a story about an upcoming Supreme Court case: FBI v. Fazaga, set to be argued on November 8th. This case will have...
This week, we are bringing you a story about an upcoming Supreme Court case: FBI v. Fazaga, set to be argued on November 8th. This case will have...
A Mississippi City Blocked a Proposed Mosque Due to Anti-Muslim Prejudice. We’re Suing.
A city official warned that “if you let them build it, they will come.”
By Heather L. Weaver
A city official warned that “if you let them build it, they will come.”
By Heather L. Weaver
Special Edition: Texas Abortion Ban at the Supreme Court
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging Texas’ ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy known as SB 8 -- one case brought by the ACLU and our partner organizations on behalf of abortion providers, Whole Women’s Health v. Jackson, and a separate case...
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging Texas’ ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy known as SB 8 -- one case brought by the ACLU and our partner organizations on behalf of abortion providers, Whole Women’s Health v. Jackson, and a separate case...