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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
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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Federal Judge Finds Arizona’s Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional
After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.
By Corene Kendrick, Maria Morris
After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.
By Corene Kendrick, Maria Morris
Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country
For Disability Pride Month, we’re spotlighting a few of our recent battles and wins for disability rights across the country.
By Susan Mizner
For Disability Pride Month, we’re spotlighting a few of our recent battles and wins for disability rights across the country.
By Susan Mizner
Two Generations of Reproductive Rights Advocates on Life After Roe
ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling and Staff Attorney Chelsea Tejada discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the federal...
By Louise Melling, Chelsea Tejada
ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling and Staff Attorney Chelsea Tejada discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the federal...
By Louise Melling, Chelsea Tejada
Your Abortions. Your Voices. Your Stories.
People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives.
By ACLU
People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives.
By ACLU
A Radical Supreme Court Term in Review
A look back at wins and losses for civil rights and civil liberties during this transformative term.
By David Cole, Rotimi Adeoye
A look back at wins and losses for civil rights and civil liberties during this transformative term.
By David Cole, Rotimi Adeoye
The State of Our Democracy With Anthony Romero
It’s a precarious time for American democracy. This year, the Supreme Court term resulted in a number of concerning opinions that rollback civil...
It’s a precarious time for American democracy. This year, the Supreme Court term resulted in a number of concerning opinions that rollback civil...
The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State
The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
My View from the Frontlines of Abortion Access
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
By Mariceli Alegria
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
By Mariceli Alegria
Living Without Roe: How Can I Help?
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
Why We Use Inclusive Language to Talk About Abortion
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
