Press Releases
Jan 15, 2026
ACLU Sues Federal Government to End ICE, CBP’s Practice of Suspicionless Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans
MINNEAPOLIS — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Minnesota, Covington & Burling LLP, Greene Espel PLLP, and Robins Kaplan LLP filed a class-action lawsuit today agai...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: HUSSEN v. NOEM
Jan 15, 2026
ACLU Marks the First Year of Trump’s Return with New Report and Video Series
The “Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU Versus President Trump” report examines the pivotal civil rights and civil liberties attacks from the president and what they mean for the administration’s priorities in 2026. The Portraits of Protest video series puts a face on those attacks by featuring the everyday people who fought back.
Jan 15, 2026
Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete
Despite this ruling, the legal fight continues and the government has no legal authority to re-detain him until the appeals process is fully concluded
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Jan 13, 2026
Supreme Court Concludes Oral Arguments in Historic Transgender Rights Hearing
Families, advocates, athletes, members of Congress, and more rally outside the court in support of transgender youth participating in school sports
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: West Virginia v. B.P.J.
Jan 13, 2026
NFPRHA and ACLU Succeed in Fighting to Restore All Federal Family Planning Grants and Dismiss Their Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON – Today, the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA) voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the Trump administration following the gov...
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jan 12, 2026
ACLU Launches “More Than A Game” Campaign in Support of Transgender Youth Ahead of Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, Elliot Page, Brianna Turner, and Naomi Watts join the campaign launching during tonight’s Unrivaled games.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: West Virginia v. B.P.J.
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MinnesotaJan 2026
Photographers' 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
Photographers' 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
Photographers' Rights
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
Photographers' 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.