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What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious Freedom
In the ACLU's latest podcast, we learn about a 1962 Supreme Court decision recognizing that official, government-sponsored prayers in public schools are unconstitutional. As the fight for religious freedom continues, we've provided ideas for families who want to push back against laws that would impose religious doctrine and practices in public schools today.
By Hibah Ansari, Sahai John
What "Let the Record Show" Teaches About How We Can Take Action to Protect Public School Students’ and Families’ Religious FreedomPodcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Loyola Law School professor Justin Levitt has worked on elections for 25 years in the government, nonprofits, and academia. He addresses common voter questions and what to expect at the polls this Election Day.
By Arman Abrishamchian
A Conversation with an Election Expert: Breaking Down This Year’s Election Process
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Voters in Virginia have the chance to vote for a ballot amendment that would enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and further protect reproductive freedom in the South.
By Hibah Ansari
Healthcare Professionals, Advocates, and Impacted People Share Why They Support Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot in Virginia
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.
Going into the midterms, voters are feeling the squeeze in their wallets and need relief. The answer lies in holding accountable politicians who prioritize their wealthy benefactors over them.
By Deirdre Schifeling
Want to Lower the Cost of Living? Unrig our Democracy.Podcast
The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools
In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we’re...
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 Dario Alvarez
A minor infraction cost me my driver’s license, my job, thousands of dollars, and over a decade entangled with a system that punishes poverty.
By Dario Alvarez
Internal Watchdog Finds ICE Violations of Solitary Confinement Policy
Immigration detention is inherently inhumane. It’s time for the Biden administration to put an end to ICE’s detention machine.
By Patrick Taurel
Immigration detention is inherently inhumane. It’s time for the Biden administration to put an end to ICE’s detention machine.
By Patrick Taurel
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We Need Accountability for Those Who Commit Violence Against Native Women
Law enforcement must be held accountable when officers abuse their authority to sexually assault the very people they are sworn to protect.
By Angeline Cheek, Lucy Simpson
Law enforcement must be held accountable when officers abuse their authority to sexually assault the very people they are sworn to protect.
By Angeline Cheek, Lucy Simpson
How Mastercard's New Policy Violates Sex Workers' Rights
Everyone deserves access to financial services and everyone should be able to make a living – sex workers included.
By LaLa B Holston-Zannell
Everyone deserves access to financial services and everyone should be able to make a living – sex workers included.
By LaLa B Holston-Zannell
Justice is on the Ballot: Make an Informed Decision for New Orleans Sheriff
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
Glitch in the Code: Black Girls and Algorithmic Justice
Imagine you’ve forgotten once again the difference between a gorilla and a chimpanzee, so you do a quick Google image search of “gorilla.”...
Imagine you’ve forgotten once again the difference between a gorilla and a chimpanzee, so you do a quick Google image search of “gorilla.”...
The People of South Carolina Deserve Fair Maps — And a Fair Process to Get There
While redistricting is taking place nationwide, the state of South Carolina has not shared its schedule for plans.
While redistricting is taking place nationwide, the state of South Carolina has not shared its schedule for plans.
What to Know About the Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court Today
Politicians are using every trick in the book in their attempts to force people to stay pregnant against their will — and they’re trying to...
By ACLU
Politicians are using every trick in the book in their attempts to force people to stay pregnant against their will — and they’re trying to...
By ACLU
What the Supreme Court Can and Can't Do About Mass Incarceration in the Current Term
As the high court heads into a new term, it’s important to keep an eye on critical cases while recognizing the limits of the bench.
As the high court heads into a new term, it’s important to keep an eye on critical cases while recognizing the limits of the bench.
