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Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in Photos
From nationwide rallies to crucial Supreme Court cases, revisit the photos that encapsulate our eventful year.
By Johanna Silver
Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in PhotosPodcast
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...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
In a letter calling to end immigration detention at Fort Bliss, interviews with 45 people report physical and sexual abuse, medical neglect, and intimidation to self-deport.
By Haddy Gassama
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship, but the fight is heading to the Supreme Court.
By Cody Wofsy
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your Rights
Equally important, but less revered than voting; jury service is a powerful tool for holding the government accountable. ACLU experts answer your questions about jury service.
By ACLU
Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your RightsPodcast
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...
Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
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Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity
Disability Pride Month continues as the actress and singer joins us on At Liberty.
By Schanelle Saldanha
Disability Pride Month continues as the actress and singer joins us on At Liberty.
By Schanelle Saldanha
How Face Recognition Fuels Racist Systems of Policing and Immigration — And Why Congress Must Act Now
When used by police and immigration enforcement, biometric surveillance technology can perpetuate an already dangerous racist system.
By Ashley Del Villar, Myaisha Hayes
When used by police and immigration enforcement, biometric surveillance technology can perpetuate an already dangerous racist system.
By Ashley Del Villar, Myaisha Hayes
Montana is Failing its Constitutional Promise to Teach Native American History
Equal access to learning Native American heritage and culture in our education institutions is a racial justice issue — and we’re suing to make...
By Mark Carter, Alex Rate, Samantha Kelty
Equal access to learning Native American heritage and culture in our education institutions is a racial justice issue — and we’re suing to make...
By Mark Carter, Alex Rate, Samantha Kelty
Tony Winner Ali Stroker Reframes Disability Representation and Identity
In this episode, we continue our celebration of Disability Pride Month with a conversation about representation.
In this episode, we continue our celebration of Disability Pride Month with a conversation about representation.
Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.
As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
By Naureen Shah, Jonathan Blazer
As he approaches the sixth month anniversary of his confirmation, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ progress report is mixed.
By Naureen Shah, Jonathan Blazer
The ACLU National Advocacy Institute is Building the Next Generation of Leaders — Including Me
Since attending the institute, I've put my passions into practice in my community, but I'm just getting started. There are hundreds of stories just...
By Aaron Booe
Since attending the institute, I've put my passions into practice in my community, but I'm just getting started. There are hundreds of stories just...
By Aaron Booe
The UN’s George Floyd Resolution is a Vital Step Toward International Accountability
It’s now up to the Biden administration to take bold action on international human rights and racial justice.
By Christine Eldabh, Jamil Dakwar, Aaron Madrid Aksoz
It’s now up to the Biden administration to take bold action on international human rights and racial justice.
By Christine Eldabh, Jamil Dakwar, Aaron Madrid Aksoz
Do Black Americans Have the Right to Bear Arms?
Anti-Blackness determined the inclusion of the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights, and has informed the unequal and racist application of gun...
By Ines Santos
Anti-Blackness determined the inclusion of the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights, and has informed the unequal and racist application of gun...
By Ines Santos
Texas Voting Rights Attacks Warrant Congressional Action
On the first anniversary of John Lewis’ passing, attacks on voting rights throughout the nation are still happening. Congress and President Biden...
By Sophia Lin Lakin
On the first anniversary of John Lewis’ passing, attacks on voting rights throughout the nation are still happening. Congress and President Biden...
By Sophia Lin Lakin
The International Olympic Committee is Failing Black Women
Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.
By Ria Tabacco Mar, ReNika Moore, Schanelle Saldanha
Black women are required to alter their bodies and practices, inside and out, simply to step onto the playing field.
By Ria Tabacco Mar, ReNika Moore, Schanelle Saldanha
