Press Releases
Oct 22, 2020
Votamos Coalition Launches Texting Program to Urge Latinx Delawareans to Cast Their Ballot
DOVER — The Votamos/We Vote Coalition, a group of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations in Delaware announced the launch of a new texting campaign to reach over 10,000 Latinx vote...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Oct 22, 2020
ACLU, Civil Rights Orgs File Suit Against Department of Housing and Urban Development Rule Gutting Fair Housing Protections
HARTFORD, Conn. — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU Foundation of Connecticut, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Poverty & Race Research Action Council,...
Issue Areas:
Women's Rights
Oct 22, 2020
ACLU of Arkansas Making Sure Voters Know Their Rights Ahead of Nov. 3 Election
LITTLE ROCK – Ahead of a general election that is already seeing record-breaking turnout, the ACLU of Arkansas is redoubling its efforts to make sure voters know their voting rig...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Oct 22, 2020
ACLU Comment on Trump Admin Anti-Semitic Declarations
The Trump administration is reportedly considering declaring several international nonprofits, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, as anti-Semitic.
Below is co...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Oct 22, 2020
DeKalb County Board of Elections Adopts ACLU of Georgia’s Deputy Registrar Recruitment Initiative
ATLANTA – At its meeting this morning, the DeKalb County Board of Elections adopted the ACLU of Georgia’s Deputy Registrar Recruitment Initiative.
“Congratulations to the De...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Oct 21, 2020
ACLU Analysis Finds Decriminalizing Sex Work Improves Public Health and Public Safety
Analysis of more than 80 studies on the impacts of decriminalization shows that any form of criminalization harms adult sex workers.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
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MinnesotaJan 2026
Immigrants' Rights
Hussen V. Noem. Explore Case.HUSSEN v. NOEM
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Minnesota, Covington & Burling LLP, Greene Espel PLLP, and Robins Kaplan LLP filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration on behalf of three community members — and a class of similarly situated people — whose constitutional rights were violated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other federal agents. -
ArizonaJan 2026
Voting Rights
United States V. Fontes. Explore Case.United States v. Fontes
The United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) sued Arizona demanding the release of its full, unredacted voter file, which includes the highly sensitive and personal data of every voter in the state. This suit appears to be part of DOJ’s effort to build a national voter database without congressional authorization, improperly question the validity of state voter rolls, and intimidate eligible voters in Arizona and around the country. -
MarylandJan 2026
Religious Liberty
John Doe V. Catholic Relief Services. Explore Case.John Doe v. Catholic Relief Services
The ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit urging the court to affirm that religious employers such as Catholic Relief Services (CRS) are not exempt from complying with employment discrimination laws. -
News & CommentaryJan 2026
LGBTQ Rights
Live Coverage: West Virginia V. B.p.j. Scotus Arguments. Explore News & Commentary.Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS arguments
The ACLU is at the Supreme Court for oral arguments in West Virginia v. B.P.J. Follow live coverage of the fight to defend trans kids.