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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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The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform
The longest-running law enforcement series on television is peddling an inaccurate picture of how our criminal legal system works.
By Andrea Woods
The longest-running law enforcement series on television is peddling an inaccurate picture of how our criminal legal system works.
By Andrea Woods
Documents Reveal Confusion and Lack of Training in Texas Execution
As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.
By Savannah Kumar
As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.
By Savannah Kumar
Black Lives Matter DC v. Trump
On June 1, 2020, Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in Lafayette Square Park near the White House to protest against police brutality and the...
On June 1, 2020, Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in Lafayette Square Park near the White House to protest against police brutality and the...
A Student’s Journey: Fighting for Education Rights While in Prison
Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
By ACLU
Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
By ACLU
Michigan Lawmakers Must Protect the Rights of Children and Join the Global Consensus
Efrén Paredes, Jr., incarcerated since the age of 15, explains why Michigan must turn the page on juvenile-life-without-parole sentences.
By Efrén Paredes, Jr.
Efrén Paredes, Jr., incarcerated since the age of 15, explains why Michigan must turn the page on juvenile-life-without-parole sentences.
By Efrén Paredes, Jr.
New Trends May Help TikTok Collect Your Personal, Unchangeable Biometric Identifiers
On an app where people share and divulge everything, some things should remain private.
By Allison Fiedler
On an app where people share and divulge everything, some things should remain private.
By Allison Fiedler
Kimberlé Crenshaw on Anti-Racism Education Bans
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As a result, school...
Lawmakers, parents, think tanks, and conservative pundits have waged a war over how to teach students about systemic racism. As a result, school...
Alabama Wants to Criminalize Medically-Necessary Care for Trans Youth. Two Dads are Fighting Back.
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
Their daughters are among the transgender people in Alabama who will be denied care under a new law that makes providing gender-affirming care to...
By Li Nowlin-Sohl, Malita Picasso
How Ending Legacy Admissions Can Help Achieve Greater Education Equity
Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
By Carlos Moreno
10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU...
By ACLU
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU...
By ACLU
