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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, A student with the University of Florida Students for Justice in Palestine
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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This Week in Civil Liberties
Another busy week at the ACLU.
By Katie Smith
Another busy week at the ACLU.
By Katie Smith
Despicable: Stop the Assault on Women's Health
The House of Representatives hit a new low when it voted in favor of eliminating all federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
By Dahlia Ward
The House of Representatives hit a new low when it voted in favor of eliminating all federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
By Dahlia Ward
"Donald Rumsfeld Is Above the Law and Jose Padilla Is Beneath It"
Jose Padilla's case against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other government officials for their role in his unlawful detention and...
By Suzanne Ito
Jose Padilla's case against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other government officials for their role in his unlawful detention and...
By Suzanne Ito
Want A Job? Password, Please!
A demand for Facebook login information is not only a gross breach of privacy, it raises significant legal concerns under the Federal Stored...
By Meredith Curtis
A demand for Facebook login information is not only a gross breach of privacy, it raises significant legal concerns under the Federal Stored...
By Meredith Curtis
The Fourth Amendment is Going Dark
By Sandra Fulton
By Sandra Fulton
Fighting to Represent Immigrants with Mental Disabilities
By Yepoka Yeebo
By Yepoka Yeebo
Another Three Months for Patriot Act
The Senate voted to extend the Patriot Act as is for another three months.
By Allie Bohm
The Senate voted to extend the Patriot Act as is for another three months.
By Allie Bohm
Sentencing an Al-Qaeda Lackey
By Sarah Mehta
By Sarah Mehta
Anchoring Equal Protections
By Molly Lauterback
By Molly Lauterback
Join Our Letter To Internet Companies
By Jay Stanley
By Jay Stanley
