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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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ACLU Sues Government to Find Out Secret Interpretation of Patriot Act
By Anna Estevao
By Anna Estevao
U.S. Continues to Blow Away the Field in Demanding Information from Google
Between January and June 2011, U.S. law enforcement agents made 5,950 requests for data about Google users.
By Chris Conley
Between January and June 2011, U.S. law enforcement agents made 5,950 requests for data about Google users.
By Chris Conley
Immigration Detainees Fear Rape and Death
By Lisa Graybill
By Lisa Graybill
Victory in Florida: No Illegal Drug Testing For Welfare
By Maria Kayanan
By Maria Kayanan
Standing Up to Internet Censorship
By Catherine Crump
By Catherine Crump
I Went to Washington and Democracy Broke Out
An honest and open debate was had on a key issue facing our country and our economy.
By Chris Calabrese
An honest and open debate was had on a key issue facing our country and our economy.
By Chris Calabrese
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
By Rebecca McCray
By Rebecca McCray
Stop Domestic Violence in Its Tracks
By Katherine Clemente
By Katherine Clemente
The Patriot Act, Cyber-Edition
Congress is currently considering new cybersecurity measures, including some proposed by the Obama administration.
By ACLU
Congress is currently considering new cybersecurity measures, including some proposed by the Obama administration.
By ACLU
Momentum Building Against NDAA Detention Provision
The NDAA provision would allow for the indefinite military custody of those accused of terrorism and could even allow for the indefinite detention...
By Amanda Simon
The NDAA provision would allow for the indefinite military custody of those accused of terrorism and could even allow for the indefinite detention...
By Amanda Simon