News & Commentary
Top Stories
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.
Latest stories
How Much Do You Know about Redistricting?
How does redistricting become gerrymandering, and what does that mean for your voting rights? Test your knowledge.
By ACLU
How does redistricting become gerrymandering, and what does that mean for your voting rights? Test your knowledge.
By ACLU
Blues Musician Challenges White Supremacy One KKK Member at a Time
As the political divide deepens through disinformation campaigns about the election results, vaccines, 9/11, and more, it can feel like unity and...
As the political divide deepens through disinformation campaigns about the election results, vaccines, 9/11, and more, it can feel like unity and...
Ivermectin “Treatment” in Arkansas Jail Illustrates Systemic Abuse
Jails have proven they can’t care for or protect people from COVID-19. They must decarcerate now.
By Holly Dickson, Corene Kendrick
Jails have proven they can’t care for or protect people from COVID-19. They must decarcerate now.
By Holly Dickson, Corene Kendrick
Remembering Damon Thibodeaux, Who Survived Death Row
Exonerated and freed from death row in 2012, Damon’s life was cut short far too soon by COVID-19.
By Denny LeBoeuf
Exonerated and freed from death row in 2012, Damon’s life was cut short far too soon by COVID-19.
By Denny LeBoeuf
Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Starts With Institutional Reform
How can institutions encourage public trust in AI? Make themselves more trustworthy.
By Crystal Grant, Kath Xu
How can institutions encourage public trust in AI? Make themselves more trustworthy.
By Crystal Grant, Kath Xu
Bans on School Mask Mandates Discriminate Against Disabled Kids
As millions of children head back to school, some states have banned mask mandates on school grounds. As of this recording, school districts in...
As millions of children head back to school, some states have banned mask mandates on school grounds. As of this recording, school districts in...
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Why the U.S. Should Keep its Promise to Diversity Visa Winners
Thousands of people are being denied their chance at the American dream because their visas were torn up during the anti-immigrant Trump...
By Mira Naseer
Thousands of people are being denied their chance at the American dream because their visas were torn up during the anti-immigrant Trump...
By Mira Naseer
Drug Treatment is Infrastructure
States and localities should use this moment to tackle the overdose epidemic.
By Joseph Longley, Jay Diaz
States and localities should use this moment to tackle the overdose epidemic.
By Joseph Longley, Jay Diaz
20 Years After 9/11, We Have a Roadmap Toward a More Just and Equitable Future
Will Biden and Congress follow it?
By Hina Shamsi
Will Biden and Congress follow it?
By Hina Shamsi
A Conversation with Survivors of the CIA’s Post-9/11 Torture Program
On At Liberty, we reflect on what justice for victims and survivors would look like, and how to ensure the government never uses these inhumane...
By ACLU
On At Liberty, we reflect on what justice for victims and survivors would look like, and how to ensure the government never uses these inhumane...
By ACLU
