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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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The Maps, They Are A-Changin'
Illinois’ passage of civil unions means that the idea that same-sex couples and their families deserve recognition under the law now has a firm...
By Sam Ritchie
Illinois’ passage of civil unions means that the idea that same-sex couples and their families deserve recognition under the law now has a firm...
By Sam Ritchie
The $270 Million Lockup: Will New Orleans' Sheriff Stand in the Way of Rebuilding a Smaller and Smarter Orleans Parish Prison?
By Carl Takei
By Carl Takei
Death Row Inmates Sue FDA Over Execution Drug from Overseas
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
This Week in Civil Liberties
Starting this week, we’ll showcase the hot issues from the last seven days.
By Katie Smith
Starting this week, we’ll showcase the hot issues from the last seven days.
By Katie Smith
Sending Your Kid to the Wrong School Could Land You Five Years Behind Bars
By Inimai Chettiar, Rebecca McCray
By Inimai Chettiar, Rebecca McCray
ACLU Lens: Wal-Mart, Gender Discrimination, and Class Actions
By Sam Ritchie
By Sam Ritchie
NYCLU Reveals Suspension Spike in NYC Schools
By Michael Cummings
By Michael Cummings
Spying On Surfing: Why We Need a "Do Not Track" List
Behavioral targeting scares the heck out of us.
By Chris Calabrese
Behavioral targeting scares the heck out of us.
By Chris Calabrese
Attacking the Freedom to Marry in D.C.
By Ian S. Thompson
By Ian S. Thompson
You Have Every Right to Snap That Picture
By Michael Cummings
By Michael Cummings