Press Releases
Jul 13, 2023
ACLU Urges Members of Congress to Oppose NDAA Amendments Attacking Civil Rights, Health Care, and Civil Liberties
WASHINGTON — In a letter sent to congressional offices today, the American Civil Liberties Union strongly urged members to oppose a series of proposed amendments to the annual Na...
Jul 13, 2023
ACLU Condemns Senate Vote on Bill Forcing Internet Companies to Spy on Users for the DEA
The Cooper Davis Act would require tech companies to report users they suspect of drug activity to the government
Jul 13, 2023
In Free Speech Win, Millionaire Withdraws Attempt to Identify Anonymous Online Critic
In response to ACLU of Northern California’s Motion to Quash, Pharmaceutical Magnate Drops Subpoena Seeking Identity of Person Who Critiqued Him Online
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jul 13, 2023
Texas Families and Medical Providers Sue Texas to Block Dangerous Transgender Youth Medical Care Ban
AUSTIN, Texas – Families and medical providers late yesterday sued the state of Texas and other state defendants to block Senate Bill 14 before it can go into effect Sept. 1. The...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Jul 12, 2023
ACLU Commemorates Melvin L. Wulf, Former Legal Director
NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union celebrates the life and legacy of Melvin L. Wulf, former ACLU legal director, following his death July 8 at age 95.
Anthony D. Romer...
Issue Areas:
Civil Liberties
Jul 12, 2023
ACLU Comment on Introduction of Veteran Service Recognition Act
WASHINGTON — House Democrats and Republicans joined together today to introduce the Veteran Service Recognition Act (VSRA) into the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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New MexicoDec 2025
Voting Rights
United States V. Oliver. Explore Case.United States v. Oliver
The Department of Justice sued New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, demanding the state produce its full, unredacted voter file, which contains highly sensitive and personal data on every voter in the state. This suit appears to be part of the federal government's efforts to build a national voter database without congressional authorization and to improperly question the validity of state voter rolls. -
News & CommentaryJan 2026
Free Speech
How A Covid-era Law Banning ‘fake News’ In Puerto Rico Targets The Press. Explore News & Commentary.How a COVID-era Law Banning ‘Fake News’ in Puerto Rico Targets the Press
Two journalists are challenging a law that threatens press freedom in an attempt to ban misinformation. -
News & CommentaryJan 2026
Privacy & Technology
Free Speech
How To Give The Government New Power To “un-person” Someone, In Three Easy Steps. Explore News & Commentary.How to Give the Government New Power to “Un-Person” Someone, in Three Easy Steps
States That Adopt Digital Driver’s Licenses Need to Rethink How IDs are Revoked -
Washington, D.C.Dec 2025
Civil Liberties
Voting Rights
United States V. Evans. Explore Case.United States v. Evans
Representing Common Cause and two D.C. voters, the ACLU Voting Rights Project and has filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit over the federal government’s demand that D.C. turn over its entire voter registration rolls, including voters’ sensitive personal data such as drivers’ license numbers and partial social security numbers.