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Seven Million People Unite at Peaceful No Kings Protests to Defend Our First Amendment Rights
ACLU Justice Division leader Ellen Flenniken saw people across the country come together to stand up for free speech, protest peacefully, and show that our power grows when we act as one.
By Ellen Flenniken
Seven Million People Unite at Peaceful No Kings Protests to Defend Our First Amendment RightsPodcast
The Journalist Who Spent More Than 100 Days in ICE Detention
This summer, Emmy Award-winning journalist Mario Guevara was covering a protest near Atlanta when local law enforcement arrested him. Then, ICE detained him. For more than 100 days, the agency...
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Trump's Attempt to Roll Back Key Civil Rights-Enforcement Tool
By rolling back “disparate impact” rules, the administration threatens decades of progress against systemic discrimination in housing, jobs, and education.
By Sarah Hinger, Ricardo Mimbela, Linda Morris
Trump's Attempt to Roll Back Key Civil Rights-Enforcement Tool
Live Coverage: No Kings National Day of Action
Follow for live coverage of the nationwide peaceful protests to condemn President Trump's escalating abuses of power.
By ACLU
Live Coverage: No Kings National Day of Action
Louisiana’s Black Voting Power is on the Line in Redistricting Fight
Dr. Press Robinson won a case challenging Louisiana's congressional map last year. Now, the state is trying to dilute the voting power of Black citizens again.
By Dr. Press Robinson
Louisiana’s Black Voting Power is on the Line in Redistricting FightPodcast
The Journalist Who Spent More Than 100 Days in ICE Detention
This summer, Emmy Award-winning journalist Mario Guevara was covering a protest near Atlanta when local law enforcement arrested him. Then, ICE detained him. For more than 100 days, the agency...
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
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Overhauling Our Immigration System Begins with Citizenship for All
This blog is the first in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States
By Madhuri Grewal
This blog is the first in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States
By Madhuri Grewal
Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?
Over the last months, we’ve explored different conversations on the subject of policing: abolition, violence and accountability, protest and activism. Today, we’re exploring a topic that has gained more attention in the wake of Daniel Prude’s death in March at the hands of the Rochester...
Over the last months, we’ve explored different conversations on the subject of policing: abolition, violence and accountability, protest and activism. Today, we’re exploring a topic that has gained more attention in the wake of Daniel Prude’s death in March at the hands of the Rochester...
At the Polls, Episode 4: What Does it Take to Get Younger Voters to the Polls?
If young voters turn out in 2020 like they did in 2018, they could significantly impact the outcome of the election.
By ACLU
If young voters turn out in 2020 like they did in 2018, they could significantly impact the outcome of the election.
By ACLU
At the Polls: How Do We Get Young People to Vote?
American voting rates have hovered in the mid-50s for most of recent history. As these things go, that is not great. But it’s even worse with younger voters. In the 2014 midterms, less than 20 percent of voters under 30 cast a ballot. We saw a shift in the 2018 midterms and now the question is...
American voting rates have hovered in the mid-50s for most of recent history. As these things go, that is not great. But it’s even worse with younger voters. In the 2014 midterms, less than 20 percent of voters under 30 cast a ballot. We saw a shift in the 2018 midterms and now the question is...
Learn About Where the Cobb County Sheriff Candidates Land on Civil Liberties Issues
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
Learn About Where the Gwinnett County Sheriff Candidates Land on Immigration
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
See where local candidates land on civil liberties and civil rights.
By ACLU
The Supreme Court Rulings You're Not Hearing About
At Liberty takes a look at the rise of partisanship and the shadow docket at the highest court.
By ACLU
At Liberty takes a look at the rise of partisanship and the shadow docket at the highest court.
By ACLU
The Law That Sent a Man to Prison for Life for Stealing a Pair of Hedge Clippers – and What Prosecutors Can do About It
Habitual offender statutes, known in some states as “three strikes” laws, are a relic of failed “tough on crime” policies that have had...
By Alanah Odoms Hebert
Habitual offender statutes, known in some states as “three strikes” laws, are a relic of failed “tough on crime” policies that have had...
By Alanah Odoms Hebert
Voting by Mail is Easier and Safer than You Think. Here’s How.
Many voters have the option to cast a mail-in ballot for the first time this year, making it all the more important to debunk common misperceptions.
By ACLU
Many voters have the option to cast a mail-in ballot for the first time this year, making it all the more important to debunk common misperceptions.
By ACLU
Safe at Home: Fighting Against Sexual Harassment in Housing
Landlords lag far behind employers, schools, and other institutions in addressing sexual harassment.
By Linda Morris, Sandra Park
Landlords lag far behind employers, schools, and other institutions in addressing sexual harassment.
By Linda Morris, Sandra Park
