Press Releases
Apr 23, 2025
ACLU Launches “Creatives for Freedom” to Champion Artistry in the Fight for Freedom
NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union today launched a new initiative “Creatives for Freedom,” aimed at uniting powerful voices in fashion, advocacy, film, television...
Apr 21, 2025
ACLU Sues Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs for Information about DOGE Data Access
Suit seeks to enforce FOIA requests on records of potentially unlawful access to Americans’ sensitive data
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Apr 21, 2025
ACLU, ACLU of Colorado Sue ICE for Records Regarding Potential Expansion of Immigration Detention in Western States
ICE ignored March 2025 FOIA request, prompting subsequent litigation
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 18, 2025
Court Rules Rümeysa Öztürk’s Lawsuit Should Move Forward in Vermont and Orders ICE to Transfer Her Back to New England
Important Decision Issued Weeks after ICE Drove Ms. Öztürk to Vermont Before Sending Her to a Notorious Louisiana Detention Facility
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Öztürk v. Trump
Apr 18, 2025
Federal Judge Orders Temporary Relief to Six Plaintiffs in Challenge to Trump Administration Policy Barring Updates to Sex Designation on US Passports
BOSTON – A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction today after finding that an executive order by President Trump and a State Department policy prohibiting updates to sex d...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Orr v. Trump
Apr 18, 2025
ACLU Advises University General Counsels on Legal Limits on ICE’s Authority
Open letter outlines rights and responsibilities surrounding harboring liability, administrative subpoenas
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
About the ACLU
The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on national issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits.
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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News & CommentaryApr 2025
Racial Justice
Educators Speak Out On Harms Of Unlawful Education Department Directive. Explore News & Commentary.Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive
The “Dear Colleague Letter” seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression. -
CaliforniaApr 2025
Voting Rights
Issa V. Weber. Explore Case.Issa v. Weber
Congressman Darrell Issa sued to prevent California from counting mail ballots postmarked by election day and received within the following seven days, consistent with California law. If successful, literally hundreds of thousands of Californians will be disenfranchised at each election. The ACLU and its three California affiliates have sought to intervene in the case on behalf of the League of Women Voters of California to ensure that California voters are able to have their ballots counted consistent with state procedures. -
Washington, D.C.Apr 2025
Civil Liberties
Aclu V. Social Security Administration (foia). Explore Case.ACLU v. Social Security Administration (FOIA)
The ACLU seeks expedited processing of FOIA requests it submitted to the Social Security Administration and Department of Veterans Affairs requesting records regarding access to Americans’ health, financial, and other sensitive personal information by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. -
News & CommentaryApr 2025
Immigrants' Rights
How We Help The Immigrant Community Feel Seen. Explore News & Commentary.How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen
When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she’s inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.