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Oct 06, 2026
Civil Rights Groups Oppose Proposed Changes That Would Illegally Dismantle the Head Start Program
Proposed rule would weaken longstanding protections that ensure children receive high-quality, comprehensive services
Issue Areas: Women's Rights
Court case: Washington State Association of Head Start and Early Childhood Assistance and Education Program et al. v. Robert F. Kennedy et al.
Oct 06, 2026
ACLU Files Civil Rights Complaint Challenging Discriminatory Hiring Products
Complaint raises concerns that Criteria Corporation’s hiring assessment products discriminate against applicants based on disability, race, and sex
Issue Areas: Disability Rights Prisoners' Rights
Oct 06, 2026
Government Recognizes CatsOnACouch Creator’s Right to Attend Public Events
In a court filing, the government stated it will treat Amanda McGonigle like anyone else when she attends official vice-presidential events and will not prevent people from attending such events based on their protected speech.
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court case: McGonigle v. Curran
Oct 06, 2026
NH Supreme Court Rules “Disproportionality” of Death Penalty for Only Man on Death Row Cannot be Reviewed
No state has executed a person previously condemned to die under a since-repealed statute – but today’s decision is not the last word
Issue Areas: Capital Punishment
Court case: New Hampshire v. Michael Addison
Oct 06, 2026
New ACLU Report Sounds the Alarm on How Trump Administration’s Mass Deportation Agenda is Eroding Democracy
Report shows deportation machine is being used to silence critics, consolidate presidential power and carry out a white nationalist agenda – and calls on lawmakers to act
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights Free Speech Human Rights Criminal Law Reform
Oct 05, 2026
ACLU Announces the Arnie Miller Fund for the Next Generation
Inspired by Arnie Miller’s fierce commitment to social justice, public service, and mentorship, the Fund will provide stipends for ACLU law school and undergraduate interns and will bolster early-career programming dedicated to developing the next generation of civil libertarians.
Issue Areas: Civil Liberties
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