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Biden Must Use Final Months in Office to Commute Federal Death Sentences
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect Trump’s plans to greatly expand the death penalty and execute every person on the federal row.
By ACLU
Biden Must Use Final Months in Office to Commute Federal Death SentencesPodcast
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a...
Latest on COVID-19
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.
In Trump Country, Ballot Measures Safeguard Abortion Rights
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access. These wins indicate just how popular reproductive freedom remains across the country — and across party lines.
By Deirdre Schifeling
In Trump Country, Ballot Measures Safeguard Abortion Rights
Donald Trump Will Return to the White House in January. The ACLU is Ready.
Starting in 2016, the ACLU filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re ready to return to the courts and Congress to fight for our civil liberties.
By ACLU
Donald Trump Will Return to the White House in January. The ACLU is Ready.Podcast
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from his commercials for the ACLU. If you're a...
Latest on COVID-19
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Two Years Post-Roe: Life in the Aftermath
On this episode, we’re going back into our archives to share an episode that unfortunately still has deep resonance today. Last year, we asked...
On this episode, we’re going back into our archives to share an episode that unfortunately still has deep resonance today. Last year, we asked...
Our First Amendment Rights Don't Disappear at the Schoolhouse Gates
In the final installment of our free speech comic series, we consider how K-12 students , as well as adults enrolled in higher education, can...
By Eda Uzunlar
In the final installment of our free speech comic series, we consider how K-12 students , as well as adults enrolled in higher education, can...
By Eda Uzunlar
The Supreme Court Rejected an Attack on Medication Abortion, But the Fight Is Far From Over.
The court ruled against anti-abortion groups on a technicality, but extremist politicians have vowed to continue efforts to restrict access to...
By Julia Kaye
The court ruled against anti-abortion groups on a technicality, but extremist politicians have vowed to continue efforts to restrict access to...
By Julia Kaye
Trump on LGBTQ Rights: Rolling Back Protections and Criminalizing Gender Nonconformity
In the second installment of the ACLU’s election 2024 memo series, our experts detail the threats a potential second Trump administration poses...
By ACLU
In the second installment of the ACLU’s election 2024 memo series, our experts detail the threats a potential second Trump administration poses...
By ACLU
A Queer Music Kiki
As we celebrate Pride Month and approach summer, one thing is on our minds: queer pop icons. From the fast fame of Chappell Roan and Reneé Rapp to...
As we celebrate Pride Month and approach summer, one thing is on our minds: queer pop icons. From the fast fame of Chappell Roan and Reneé Rapp to...
Trump on Immigration: Tearing Apart Immigrant Families, Communities, and the Fabric of Our Nation
In the first installment of the ACLU’s election 2024 memo series, our experts detail the threats a potential second Trump administration poses to...
By ACLU
In the first installment of the ACLU’s election 2024 memo series, our experts detail the threats a potential second Trump administration poses to...
By ACLU
How Our Historic Election Cycle Will Impact Civil Liberties
We’re sharing our battle-ready playbook to defend our civil liberties and civil rights no matter who wins the White House this year.
By Anthony D. Romero
We’re sharing our battle-ready playbook to defend our civil liberties and civil rights no matter who wins the White House this year.
By Anthony D. Romero
Why Do Trans Women Face so Much Violence?
“There is no shortage of voices demanding everyone pay attention to the violence trans women suffer. But one frighteningly basic question seems...
“There is no shortage of voices demanding everyone pay attention to the violence trans women suffer. But one frighteningly basic question seems...
Police Want to Treat Your Data Privacy Like Garbage. The Courts Shouldn't Let Them.
In a case pending before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, police want unimpeded access to all the information on a cell phone, just because the...
By Noam Shemtov
In a case pending before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, police want unimpeded access to all the information on a cell phone, just because the...
By Noam Shemtov
Protecting Students' Free Speech: Anthony Romero's Message to Graduates
In his City College commencement speech, Anthony Romero urged graduates to champion free speech and open dialogue on campus.
By Anthony D. Romero
In his City College commencement speech, Anthony Romero urged graduates to champion free speech and open dialogue on campus.
By Anthony D. Romero
