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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
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties ThreatPodcast
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.
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.
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los Angeles
For more than 40 years, equal access to educational opportunities of Los Angeles students under the California Constitution have been protected by a court order. Now, those court-ordered protections are being challenged.
By Amanda Walgrove, Jonathan Newton
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los AngelesPodcast
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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Maine’s Facial Recognition Law Shows Bipartisan Support for Protecting Privacy
Now it's up to Congress to pass legislation that will protect all people in the United States from invasive surveillance.
By Alison Beyea, Michael Kebede
Now it's up to Congress to pass legislation that will protect all people in the United States from invasive surveillance.
By Alison Beyea, Michael Kebede
Diners Beware: That Meal May Cost You Your Privacy and Security
Scanning QR codes instead of ordering from a physical menu is a way for companies to insert all the machinery of the online advertising ecosystem...
By Nicole Ozer, Jay Stanley
Scanning QR codes instead of ordering from a physical menu is a way for companies to insert all the machinery of the online advertising ecosystem...
By Nicole Ozer, Jay Stanley
“It’s Real, and People Are Dying”: Arkansas’ Fight for Reproductive Rights
A roundtable conversation with the Arkansas Coalition for Reproductive Justice.
By ACLU
A roundtable conversation with the Arkansas Coalition for Reproductive Justice.
By ACLU
Congress Can Stop This Vicious Cycle of Debt-Based Poverty
Driver's license suspensions are bad for communities, the economy, and public safety.
By Emily Reina Dindial
Driver's license suspensions are bad for communities, the economy, and public safety.
By Emily Reina Dindial
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
