Press Releases
Apr 08, 2020
ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Georgia Poll Tax
ATLANTA — The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Georgia filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of Black Voters Matter challenging the constitutionality of requiring vot...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Black Voters Matter v. Raffensperger
Apr 08, 2020
ACLU Urges Congressional Action to Protect 2020 Elections In Wake of Wisconsin
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union sent a third letter urging Congress to address COVID-19’s impact on the 2020 elections in the next stimulus legislation in the w...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Apr 07, 2020
ACLU Statement on Announcement that ICE will Release Medically Vulnerable People
WASHINGTON — Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced in a letter to Congress this afternoon that it will be reviewing the cases of people in detention who may be medically ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 07, 2020
ACLU of Alaska Urges Courts to Rule in Court System Veto Case Before FY 20 Ends as Court Schedules Adjust During COVID-19
ANCHORAGE – In light of health and safety measures taken by the Alaska Court System in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the April 15 oral argument in the ACLU of Alaska’s law...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 07, 2020
ACLU of Louisiana Wins Victory in Dismissal of Defamation Case Against New Orleans Photographer
NEW ORLEANS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana prevailed in court on Friday when a federal judge dismissed a defamation case against a New Orleans photographer who...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 07, 2020
Court of Appeals Called on to Sound Alarm about Unfolding Crisis by Taking Quick Action to Ensure Compliance with CDC Guidance
BALTIMORE – Following weeks of public calls from some of the world’s most renowned public health experts, people in law enforcement, corrections staff, and courts across the co...
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Smart Justice
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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. -
GeorgiaDec 2025
Voting Rights
United States V. Raffensperger. Explore Case.United States v. Raffensperger
The Department of Justice sued Georgia, 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 DOJ's efforts to build a national voter database without congressional authorization, improperly question the validity of state voter rolls, and intimidate eligible voters in Georgia and across the country. -
ColoradoDec 2025
Voting Rights
United States V. Griswold. Explore Case.United States v. Griswold
Representing Common Cause and two Colorado voters, the ACLU Voting Rights Project and ACLU of Colorado have filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit over the federal government’s demand that Colorado turn over its entire voter registration rolls, including voters’ sensitive personal data such as drivers’ license numbers and partial social security numbers.