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Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision
The Supreme Court just struck down a Louisiana map that fairly represents Black voters, gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS 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.
Deaths in Detention: ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Detention Camps into Warehouses Despite Record Deaths
Despite abhorrent conditions and increasing deaths in ICE detention, the Trump administration’s new warehouse detention system would increase capacity to 96,000 people and undoubtedly lead to continued abuse.
By Haddy Gassama
Deaths in Detention: ICE Is Rapidly Expanding Detention Camps into Warehouses Despite Record Deaths
ACLU Joins Coalition Calling For FIFA to Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World Cup
The coalition has issued a travel advisory for fans, players, journalists, and other visitors attending the 2026 World Cup in areas impacted by the Trump administration’s militarized immigration crackdown.
By Alaina Ruffin, Jamil Dakwar
ACLU Joins Coalition Calling For FIFA to Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World Cup
‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats
Families share how Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order upended their hopes, and forced them to consider early births or leaving the U.S.
By Hibah Ansari, Lora Strum
‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Respond as Arguments Wrap in Landmark Challenge against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship ThreatsPodcast
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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Jill Lepore on What It Means to be an American Citizen
In this episode, we are diving into the At Liberty archive and returning to a conversation with historian Jill Lepore.
In this episode, we are diving into the At Liberty archive and returning to a conversation with historian Jill Lepore.
Apple’s New ‘Child Safety’ Plan for iPhones Isn’t So Safe
The tech giant’s latest proposal paves the way for even more intrusions on privacy and abuses of power.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor
The tech giant’s latest proposal paves the way for even more intrusions on privacy and abuses of power.
By Daniel Kahn Gillmor
ACLU’s LGBTQ and HIV Project Exists Because of Jim Hormel’s Generosity
Remembering James Hormel, a pioneering champion and philanthropist of LGBTQ rights
By Matt Coles
Remembering James Hormel, a pioneering champion and philanthropist of LGBTQ rights
By Matt Coles
Four Problems with the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System
A new investigation points to yet another problematic outcome of the technology’s use and the company’s lack of transparency.
By Jay Stanley
A new investigation points to yet another problematic outcome of the technology’s use and the company’s lack of transparency.
By Jay Stanley
What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care?
Here’s how 2020 census data could determine your voice in future elections.
By ACLU
Here’s how 2020 census data could determine your voice in future elections.
By ACLU
Ashley C. Ford on Growing Up With an Incarcerated Parent
The best-selling author and educator joins us on At Liberty to discuss her recent memoir.
By ACLU
The best-selling author and educator joins us on At Liberty to discuss her recent memoir.
By ACLU
One Year Later, U.S. Service Members Are Still Awaiting Their Promised Pathway to Citizenship
A federal court ordered the U.S. military to stop implementing a Trump-era policy that blocked a path to citizenship — but our clients are still...
By Sana Mayat, Scarlet Kim
A federal court ordered the U.S. military to stop implementing a Trump-era policy that blocked a path to citizenship — but our clients are still...
By Sana Mayat, Scarlet Kim
Ashley C. Ford on Growing Up With an Incarcerated Parent
One in 12 American children, more than 5.7 million kids, have experienced parental incarceration at some point during their lives. Black Americans...
One in 12 American children, more than 5.7 million kids, have experienced parental incarceration at some point during their lives. Black Americans...
Block the Vote: How Politicians are Trying to Block Voters from the Ballot Box
Too many politicians are trying to manipulate the outcome of elections by making it harder to cast a ballot.
By ACLU
Too many politicians are trying to manipulate the outcome of elections by making it harder to cast a ballot.
By ACLU
Nine Years After DACA Went Into Effect, Congress On The Verge Of Passing A Path To Citizenship
A pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants is within reach. Congress must get it done.
By Brian Tashman, Analise Ortiz
A pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants is within reach. Congress must get it done.
By Brian Tashman, Analise Ortiz
