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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
How Our Historic Election Cycle Will Impact Civil LibertiesPodcast
How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's Sports
This Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being broken, the spirit of the Olympics brings out the...
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Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win
We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
By Elisabeth Snyder, Allison Swann
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Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
By ACLU
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?![A picture of Donald Trump.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2024/07/trump-immunity-blog-800x533.jpg)
Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.
By David Cole, Brett Max Kaufman
Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the LawPodcast
How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's Sports
This Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being broken, the spirit of the Olympics brings out the...
Latest on COVID-19
![Learn about legal actions filed since the start of the outbreak](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/10/tracker1600x1066-2-400x267.png)
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
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Quiz: State Legislation and the Part You Play
The laws passed in your state crucially affect your civil liberties — but you can influence this legislative process at the polls.
By ACLU
The laws passed in your state crucially affect your civil liberties — but you can influence this legislative process at the polls.
By ACLU
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Special Edition: Abortion Is Back at the Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that will determine if nationwide restrictions are imposed on access to mifepristone,...
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that will determine if nationwide restrictions are imposed on access to mifepristone,...
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How We're Fighting for Gender Equity Nationwide
Here is a look at how we are challenging discriminatory gender policies nationwide
By ACLU
Here is a look at how we are challenging discriminatory gender policies nationwide
By ACLU
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In 'Problemista,' Julio Torres Crafts an Imaginative Immigration Story
The United States is home to the largest immigrant population in the world, with hundreds of thousands more seeking asylum and citizenship. America...
The United States is home to the largest immigrant population in the world, with hundreds of thousands more seeking asylum and citizenship. America...
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State Legislative Sessions: How They Impact Your Rights
Many state legislative sessions are underway right now — learn more about this crucial political process and how it can bolster or reduce your...
By Johanna Silver
Many state legislative sessions are underway right now — learn more about this crucial political process and how it can bolster or reduce your...
By Johanna Silver
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Why is the ACLU Representing the NRA Before the US Supreme Court?
The ACLU has always stood up for free speech – no matter the speaker.
By Anthony D. Romero
The ACLU has always stood up for free speech – no matter the speaker.
By Anthony D. Romero
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Fighting Back Against Discriminatory Laws That Impact People Living with HIV
The ACLU is challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes HIV status. This law unfairly prevents people from securing employment and housing.
By Michelle Anderson
The ACLU is challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes HIV status. This law unfairly prevents people from securing employment and housing.
By Michelle Anderson
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Why Allowing Chaplains in Public Schools Harms Students
Across the country, efforts to install chaplains in public schools threaten to undermine students’ religious freedom rights and their well-being....
By Heather L. Weaver
Across the country, efforts to install chaplains in public schools threaten to undermine students’ religious freedom rights and their well-being....
By Heather L. Weaver
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"We Do No Such Thing": What the 303 Creative Decision Means and Doesn't Mean for Anti-Discrimination and Public Accommodation Laws
Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based on their identity. The SCOTUS...
By David Cole
Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based on their identity. The SCOTUS...
By David Cole
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This Economic Policy Could Break the Poverty Cycle
The “American dream” has long been regarded as the pinnacle of success, rewarded to all who display hard work and pick themselves up by their...
The “American dream” has long been regarded as the pinnacle of success, rewarded to all who display hard work and pick themselves up by their...
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