Press Releases
Oct 29, 2019
ACLU-MI Applauds Michigan Lawmakers’ Introduction of the Reproductive Health Act
DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) applauds Michigan House representatives for introducing the Reproductive Health Act (RHA). The legislation would m...
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Oct 29, 2019
Nov. 2: National African American Reparations Commission and ACLU to Host Forum on Reparations
Leading Civil Liberties Groups Reaffirm Support for H.R. 40 and Put Weight Behind Series of Forums, Starting in South Carolina
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Oct 28, 2019
Trump Administration Drops Unconstitutional Anti-Protest Proposal
Thousands of ACLU Action-Takers Submitted Comments Against Proposed Plan Suppressing Protests
Oct 28, 2019
New Report: Exclusive Data Reveals Pervasive Use of Solitary Confinement in New York State Prisons
Analysis Shows the HALT Act Would Eliminate Long-Term Isolation for Thousands, While DOCCS’ Proposal Would Not End Inhumane Use of Solitary Confinement
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Oct 24, 2019
ACLU Calls New Trump Administration Family Separation Numbers Shocking
Government Admits More Than 1,500 Additional Families Ripped Apart By Its Illegal Practice
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Oct 24, 2019
ACLU-AK Condemns DOC Decision, Seeks Public Records in Relation to Overcrowding Concerns
ANCHORAGE – Today, the ACLU of Alaska sent a letter to the state Department of Corrections (DOC) expressing our profound concerns regarding critical levels of overcrowding in sta...
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
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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.