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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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After Torturing Prisoners, "Albert" Rejoins the CIA as a Contractor
A former CIA agent known as "Albert," who was previously disciplined for torturing detainee Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, has once again found gainful...
By Suzanne Ito
A former CIA agent known as "Albert," who was previously disciplined for torturing detainee Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, has once again found gainful...
By Suzanne Ito
Persecuting Muslims...From Sea to Shining Sea
By Heather L. Weaver
By Heather L. Weaver
A Victory for Cell Phone Users' Privacy
By Mariko Hirose
By Mariko Hirose
ACLU Responds to AZ Gov. Jan Brewer's Ridiculous Comments on U.S. Human Rights Record
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
ACLU Challenges Laptop Searches and Seizures at the Border
By Mariko Hirose
By Mariko Hirose
A Very Big Thank You!
Your signatures contributed to yesterday’s wonderful news that Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland commuted Kevin Keith’s sentence.
By Rachel Bloom
Your signatures contributed to yesterday’s wonderful news that Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland commuted Kevin Keith’s sentence.
By Rachel Bloom
Ohio Governor Commutes Kevin Keith's Death Sentence!
By Suzanne Ito
By Suzanne Ito
Act Now! Tell Gov. Strickland to Grant Kevin Keith Clemency
Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to his innocence, Keith is scheduled to be put to death.
By Will Matthews
Despite overwhelming evidence pointing to his innocence, Keith is scheduled to be put to death.
By Will Matthews
Race Contributes to Wrongful Convictions
By Cassandra Stubbs
By Cassandra Stubbs
Is New York the Next "Papers Please" State?
By Udi Ofer
By Udi Ofer