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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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BREAKING: White House Endorses Respect for Marriage Act
The White House formally endorsed the act, which would repeal DOMA in its entirety.
By Ian S. Thompson
The White House formally endorsed the act, which would repeal DOMA in its entirety.
By Ian S. Thompson
State Dept. Cables? WikiLeaks Documents? What? Where?
By Anna Estevao
By Anna Estevao
Turning a Blind Eye: The Human Rights Crisis in Puerto Rico
Incidents with police have increased both in frequency and intensity since 2008.
By Deborah J. Vagins
Incidents with police have increased both in frequency and intensity since 2008.
By Deborah J. Vagins
Your Choice: Wrong Gender on Driver's License, or Surgery
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
Civilian Deaths from CIA Drone Strikes: Zero or Dozens?
By Jonathan Manes
By Jonathan Manes
Uncle Sam's Drug-Seeking Behavior
By Denny LeBoeuf
By Denny LeBoeuf
My Daughter Isn't Good Enough? Think Again, Wildflower Inn.
By Channie Peters
By Channie Peters
Obama Administration Can't Make the Case for Religious Discrimination
By Dena Sher, Elayne Weiss
By Dena Sher, Elayne Weiss
D.C. Gets Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T…But Not From Congress
By Elayne Weiss
By Elayne Weiss