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Your Questions Answered: Filming ICE Interactions Safely
Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. ACLU experts break down what you need to know.
By Byul Yoon, Aaron Horowitz, A student with the University of Florida Students for Justice in Palestine
Your Questions Answered: Filming ICE Interactions SafelyPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
Bans Against Trans Athletes Will Not “Save Women’s Sports”
Rather than advance equality and inclusion in athletics for all women and girls, politicians attack transgender athletes, and undercut what women are capable of achieving.
By Gillian Branstetter
Bans Against Trans Athletes Will Not “Save Women’s Sports”
ICE is Rapidly Expanding Dangerous 287(g) Agreements with Local Police
A new ACLU report, “Deputized for Disaster,” illustrates the dangers of the Trump administration’s rapid expansion of the 287(g) program — and how communities are increasingly afraid of local law enforcement officers sworn to protect them.
By Mary Sadallah
ICE is Rapidly Expanding Dangerous 287(g) Agreements with Local Police
How Your Elected Officials Are Voting on Key Legislation
The ACLU’s new Congressional Scorecard tracks how federal elected officials are voting on key legislation affecting core civil rights and constitutional freedoms.
By Elvia Montoya
How Your Elected Officials Are Voting on Key LegislationPodcast
What’s On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
‘Tis the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Defending Our Rights Under a Second Trump Administration
From blocking unconstitutional orders to mobilizing millions, here’s how we're fighting back and what comes next.
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“Do Not Kill in My Name” – How Colorado Finally Repealed the Death Penalty
Colorado is about to become the 22nd state in the nation to repeal the death penalty. Its path to get there highlights the power of community-led...
By Denise Maes, Helen Griffiths
Colorado is about to become the 22nd state in the nation to repeal the death penalty. Its path to get there highlights the power of community-led...
By Denise Maes, Helen Griffiths
The Supreme Court Case Threatening Asylum
Since President Trump took office, his administration has waged a series of attacks on asylum in the United States. They are restricting the number of asylum cases heard in a given day, sending asylum seekers to other countries to await review, and even working to bar specific groups of people...
Since President Trump took office, his administration has waged a series of attacks on asylum in the United States. They are restricting the number of asylum cases heard in a given day, sending asylum seekers to other countries to await review, and even working to bar specific groups of people...
Stopping the Anti-Abortion Ordinances of East Texas
In seven Texas cities, anti-abortion politicians have named those who advocate for abortion access as “criminal organizations.” We’re suing.
By Anjali Salvador
In seven Texas cities, anti-abortion politicians have named those who advocate for abortion access as “criminal organizations.” We’re suing.
By Anjali Salvador
Family Separation, Two Years After Ms. L
The court blocked the official practice of family separation, but the fight to reunite families and stop the government from exploiting loopholes...
By Leila Rafei
The court blocked the official practice of family separation, but the fight to reunite families and stop the government from exploiting loopholes...
By Leila Rafei
Ban on Attorney Access for Asylum Proceedings in Inhumane CBP Jails Key to Trump's Attack on Asylum
PACR/HARP is a wholly inadequate and unlawful substitute for a fair and meaningful asylum process.
By Ruthie Epstein, Shaw Drake
PACR/HARP is a wholly inadequate and unlawful substitute for a fair and meaningful asylum process.
By Ruthie Epstein, Shaw Drake
From Being Tortured in Sri Lanka to the U.S. Supreme Court
A landmark case being argued by the ACLU will determine whether noncitizens can be deported without federal court review.
By Ashoka Mukpo
A landmark case being argued by the ACLU will determine whether noncitizens can be deported without federal court review.
By Ashoka Mukpo
Honoring Black History Month Means Respecting the Foundation That it Stands On
Celebrating Black History Month means celebrating those who act in defense of human dignity.
By Jeffery Robinson
Celebrating Black History Month means celebrating those who act in defense of human dignity.
By Jeffery Robinson
Racist Drug Laws Lead to Racist Enforcement in Cities Across the Country
Across the country law enforcement selectively targets Black and brown people for stops, arrests, prosecution, and imprisonment at wildly...
By Ezekiel Edwards, Shilpi Agarwal
Across the country law enforcement selectively targets Black and brown people for stops, arrests, prosecution, and imprisonment at wildly...
By Ezekiel Edwards, Shilpi Agarwal
U.S. Resident Indefinitely Detained Without Charge Secures His Day In Court
In a win for constitutional rights, a judge has ordered that Adham Hassoun at minimum be given a fair hearing, which is scheduled for April 28.
By Jonathan Hafetz
In a win for constitutional rights, a judge has ordered that Adham Hassoun at minimum be given a fair hearing, which is scheduled for April 28.
By Jonathan Hafetz
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Asylum Seekers Receive Their Day in Court
In March, we will be in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the right to a day in court for asylum seekers and other vulnerable noncitizens.
By Nicky Vogt
In March, we will be in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the right to a day in court for asylum seekers and other vulnerable noncitizens.
By Nicky Vogt
