Press Releases
Jun 10, 2016
Federal Appeals Court Orders Kansas to Register Thousands of Voters Blocked From Doing So
DENVER — A federal appeals court tonight ordered Kansas to register thousands of eligible voters who have been blocked from doing so. The state must begin registering them effect...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: Fish v. Schwab (formerly Fish v. Kobach)
Jun 07, 2016
Dreamers’ Private Information Safe for Now
Federal judge stays order demanding DACA recipients’ personal data
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 06, 2016
ACLU Statement in Response to Kentucky Prison Lifting Anti-LGBT Literature Rule
KENTUCKY — The Kentucky Commissioner of Corrections has said that a minimum and medium security prison in West Liberty can no longer enforce a mail policy that prohibited prisone...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Jun 06, 2016
ACLU Challenges Major Health System’s Denial of Insurance for Transgender Employee
Lawsuit Argues Dignity Health’s Denial of Medically Necessary Care Violates Civil Rights Act and Affordable Care Act
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Robinson v. Dignity Health
Jun 04, 2016
ACLU Comment on the Passing of Civil Liberties' Heavyweight, Muhammad Ali
NEW YORK — Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, humanitarian, and global icon, has died at the age of 74.
Anthony D. Romero, executive direc...
Jun 03, 2016
President Commutes Life Without Parole Sentence of ACLU Client Douglas Ray Dunkins Jr.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama today commuted the sentences of 42 people, including Douglas Ray Dunkins Jr., 50, who has been serving life without parole for a nonviolent dr...
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
About the ACLU
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To schedule an interview with an ACLU expert, email media@aclu.org.
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The ACLU has 54 local offices across the U.S. working with attorneys and activists in their communities to shape better policies and spread awareness about their states' priority civil rights issues.
Local inquiries should be directed to the appropriate ACLU state affiliate.
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