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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...

The Journalist Who Spent More Than 100 Days in ICE Detention

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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

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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

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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 Fight

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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...

The Journalist Who Spent More Than 100 Days in ICE Detention

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Press Releases

Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

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Sep 19, 2016

At the UN Refugee Summit, Americans Should Examine Our Treatment of People Seeking Asylum — Not Just on a Boat in the Mediterranean, but at Our Border

By Sarah Mehta, Domenic Powell

At the UN Refugee Summit, Americans Should Examine Our Treatment of People Seeking Asylum — Not Just on a Boat in the Mediterranean, but at Our Border

Sep 16, 2016

Religious Freedom Follies: Invoking Faith to Discriminate in Health Care

By Daniel Mach

Religious Freedom Follies: Invoking Faith to Discriminate in Health Care

Sep 16, 2016

Texas Claims it ‘Zealously Protects the Physician-Patient Relationship.’ Tell That to Texas Women Trying to Access Abortion.

By Brigitte Amiri

Texas Claims it ‘Zealously Protects the Physician-Patient Relationship.’ Tell That to Texas Women Trying to Access Abortion.

Sep 16, 2016

A New Front in the Religious Right’s Fight Against Transgender People

By Joshua Block

A New Front in the Religious Right’s Fight Against Transgender People

Sep 16, 2016

The Police Want Your DNA to Prove You're Innocent. Do You Give it to Them?

By Jay Stanley

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The Police Want Your DNA to Prove You're Innocent. Do You Give it to Them?

Sep 14, 2016

Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden. Today We’re Launching a Campaign to Make It Happen — and We’ve Got a Lot of Help.

By Anthony D. Romero

Obama Should Pardon Edward Snowden. Today We’re Launching a Campaign to Make It Happen — and We’ve Got a Lot of Help.

Sep 13, 2016

North Dakota’s Governor Declared a State of Emergency to Deal With Peaceful Oil Pipeline Protesters. We Call It a State of Emergency for Civil Rights.

By Jennifer Cook