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Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
ACLU experts break down how data centers negatively impact communities, violate civil liberties, and how we can respond.
By Jina John
Your Questions Answered: How Data Centers Erode Civil Rights and Civil LibertiesPodcast
The Lawyer Who Changed the Way We Look at Discrimination
Years before the Supreme Court recognized its first sex discrimination claim, a visionary lawyer named Pauli Murray was building a case that said the 14th Amendment protects against both race and...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake
The ACLU could have its busiest Supreme Court term ever, with potential cases on immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom in schools.
By Cecillia Wang
This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake
What 'Let the Record Show' Reveals About a 200-Year-Old Petty Paperwork Problem That Gave Courts Its Power Today
In "Let the Record Show," the ACLU's newest podcast, we discuss how office politics gave courts the power to decide if political decisions are constitutional. It's led to an array of landmark decisions that continue to protect our civil liberties today.
By Vanessa Mbonu, Hibah Ansari
What 'Let the Record Show' Reveals About a 200-Year-Old Petty Paperwork Problem That Gave Courts Its Power Today
We Launched the First Comprehensive Civil Rights Review of Mass Deportations. Here’s How It’s Impacting Democracy.
ACLU breaks down findings from our latest report on how mass deportations are breaking our democracy.
By Naureen Shah
We Launched the First Comprehensive Civil Rights Review of Mass Deportations. Here’s How It’s Impacting Democracy.Podcast
The Lawyer Who Changed the Way We Look at Discrimination
Years before the Supreme Court recognized its first sex discrimination claim, a visionary lawyer named Pauli Murray was building a case that said the 14th Amendment protects against both race and...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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Unless Biden Acts, Trump’s Assault on Human Rights will Continue
We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
By Leila N. Sadat
We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
By Leila N. Sadat
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives
Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.
By ACLU
Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.
By ACLU
Beyond the Bans: State Attacks on Abortion in 2021
In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious...
By Jessica Arons
In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious...
By Jessica Arons
State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives
The 2020 election was a historic year for lawmakers who identify as transgender; voters across the country elected six trans lawmakers to state office. Sarah McBride, was one of those lawmakers. Elected as a State Senator for Delaware’s first district, Sarah is now the highest ranking trans...
The 2020 election was a historic year for lawmakers who identify as transgender; voters across the country elected six trans lawmakers to state office. Sarah McBride, was one of those lawmakers. Elected as a State Senator for Delaware’s first district, Sarah is now the highest ranking trans...
The Racial Wealth Gap is a Civil Liberties Issue
The fact that the racial and economic oppression of Black Americans are two sides of the same coin is something we too often are reminded of.
By Rakim Brooks
The fact that the racial and economic oppression of Black Americans are two sides of the same coin is something we too often are reminded of.
By Rakim Brooks
A New String of State Bills Could Give Religious Organizations Blanket Immunity from Any Wrongdoing
New legislation in states across the country could shield religious organizations from all civil and criminal liability.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
New legislation in states across the country could shield religious organizations from all civil and criminal liability.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
One Key Reform Can Fight Voter Suppression
We need a renewed commitment to democracy itself, and to the basic principle that every individual should count equally in our political processes.
We need a renewed commitment to democracy itself, and to the basic principle that every individual should count equally in our political processes.
Meet the Activists Fighting to Free People from LA Jails
Nalya Rodriguez and Michael Saavedra share how their personal experiences with the criminal legal system help to shape a movement for change.
Nalya Rodriguez and Michael Saavedra share how their personal experiences with the criminal legal system help to shape a movement for change.
Congress Shouldn’t Be Fenced Off to the People it Represents
The Capitol buildings and grounds are quintessential places for free speech and protest, accessible by people from all walks of life. Permanently...
The Capitol buildings and grounds are quintessential places for free speech and protest, accessible by people from all walks of life. Permanently...
Activist Amanda Nguyen on the Rise of Attacks on Asian Americans
Welcome to March! This month, in honor of women’s history month, we are featuring conversations with women and non-binary leaders who are working to address issues in their communities. This week, we’re speaking with Amanda Nguyen.
Welcome to March! This month, in honor of women’s history month, we are featuring conversations with women and non-binary leaders who are working to address issues in their communities. This week, we’re speaking with Amanda Nguyen.