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Born in the USA: Defending Birthright Citizenship
Born in the USA: Defending Birthright CitizenshipThe Constitution, not the president, decides who is a citizen.
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Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU vs President Trump
Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU vs President TrumpWe're telling the story of the first year of our fight against the second Trump administration, our lessons learned, and our path forward.
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Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War?
Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War?ACLU experts explain constitutional war powers and how Congress can rein in President Trump's illegal war with Iran.
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No Unconstitutional War with Iran
No Unconstitutional War with IranDemand that Congress take immediate action to end this unconstitutional use of force against Iran.
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The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
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Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice.
Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety.
Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
News and Commentary
Trump is Trying to Reverse Crucial Strides in Women’s Rights Movement
Trump is Trying to Reverse Crucial Strides in Women’s Rights MovementThis Women’s History Month, the ACLU looks at how the Trump administration is pushing policies designed to keep women at home.
Care Denied: West Virginia's Ban on Methadone Clinics Blocks Life-Saving Medicine
Care Denied: West Virginia's Ban on Methadone Clinics Blocks Life-Saving MedicineThe ACLU is suing the state of West Virginia for its moratorium on clinics providing methadone, an opioid treatment that cuts the risk of overdose deaths in half.
'I Have No Rights': Minnesota Residents Sue Trump Administration for Racial Profiling, Stops Without Suspicion, and Warrantless Arrests
'I Have No Rights': Minnesota Residents Sue Trump Administration for Racial Profiling, Stops Without Suspicion, and Warrantless ArrestsImmigration arrests have upended life in Minnesota as citizens detail unlawful and violent interactions with ICE in court testimonies as part of an ACLU lawsuit against the Trump administration.
