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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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Some Steps to Defend Against Online Doxxing and Harassment
Digital attacks are on the rise — but you can help defend your community.
By Jay Stanley, Daniel Kahn Gillmor
Digital attacks are on the rise — but you can help defend your community.
By Jay Stanley, Daniel Kahn Gillmor
How Activist Raquel Willis Found Her Voice and Power
On January 21, 2017, a day after the inauguration of former President Donald Trump, activist and journalist Raquel Willis approached the podium at...
On January 21, 2017, a day after the inauguration of former President Donald Trump, activist and journalist Raquel Willis approached the podium at...
Three Redistricting Cases to Watch
Manipulating district maps undermines our democracy. Here’s how we’re challenging unfair maps in three states.
By ACLU
Manipulating district maps undermines our democracy. Here’s how we’re challenging unfair maps in three states.
By ACLU
Indigenous and Filipino Women are Leading the Fight for Reproductive Justice in Guam
Though the road is long, Famalao'an Rights continue to make gains in their movement for abortion access.
By Ha’åni Lucia Falo San Nicolas, Kiana Joy Yabut
Though the road is long, Famalao'an Rights continue to make gains in their movement for abortion access.
By Ha’åni Lucia Falo San Nicolas, Kiana Joy Yabut
Lifting the Veil on the Design of Predictive Tools in the Criminal Legal System
The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.
By Tobi Jegede, Marissa Gerchick, Amreeta Mathai, Aaron Horowitz
The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.
By Tobi Jegede, Marissa Gerchick, Amreeta Mathai, Aaron Horowitz
2023 at the ACLU: Our Year in Stories
This year saw more battles, advocacy, and victories than ever before — look back on them through some of our biggest blogs.
By Johanna Silver
This year saw more battles, advocacy, and victories than ever before — look back on them through some of our biggest blogs.
By Johanna Silver
Glennon Doyle on Leading Loved Ones in the Fight for Justice
The holiday season is upon us. This week, we are revisiting our conversation with author and activist Glennon Doyle. In this conversation, Doyle...
The holiday season is upon us. This week, we are revisiting our conversation with author and activist Glennon Doyle. In this conversation, Doyle...
Why Meaningful Algorithm Auditing is Key to Protecting Civil Rights in the Digital Age
Algorithm audits must be holistic, ongoing, and reflective of the ways automated systems are used in practice.
By Marissa Gerchick, Olga Akselrod
Algorithm audits must be holistic, ongoing, and reflective of the ways automated systems are used in practice.
By Marissa Gerchick, Olga Akselrod
The Latest Must-Pass Bill Barreling Through Congress is an Attack on Gender-Affirming Care
The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is full of anti-LGBTQ riders that will cause extensive harm if passed.
By Rio Matsumoto
The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is full of anti-LGBTQ riders that will cause extensive harm if passed.
By Rio Matsumoto
The Resurgence of Labor Strikes and Union Power
If you’re staying up to date with the news, you may have noticed that unions are having a moment. This summer alone, strikes by members of the...
If you’re staying up to date with the news, you may have noticed that unions are having a moment. This summer alone, strikes by members of the...
