Press Releases
about Racial Justice
Aug 17, 2023
Federal District Court Refuses to Halt Florida’s Discriminatory Housing Law
Plaintiffs Vow to Appeal Ruling
Issue Areas:
National Security
Racial Justice
Court case: Shen v. Simpson
Aug 16, 2023
First Day of Hearing in Angola Prison Case Highlights Abusive Conditions Youth Endure
The hearing was followed by a press conference where community members denounced the state of Louisiana’s decision to transfer and keep kids in Angola
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Court case: Alex A. v. Edwards
Aug 06, 2023
After Third Wrongful Arrest, ACLU Slams Detroit Police Department for Continuing to Use Faulty Facial Recognition Technology
DETROIT —According to a new lawsuit, the Detroit Police Department has wrongly arrested yet another person based on a faulty facial recognition match. Porcha Woodruff, who was ei...
Court case: Williams v. City of Detroit
Jul 25, 2023
Advocates Challenge Discriminatory Eviction Screening Policies Enforced by Two Cook County Landlords
CHICAGO – In two historic filings, housing advocates are challenging policies of two large landlords in Cook County, Illinois that automatically reject applicants who have any pr...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Women's Rights
Jun 30, 2023
ACLU Comment on Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Student Debt Relief Plan
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court today struck down the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, which would have allowed eligible borrowers to cancel up to $20,000 in deb...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Jun 30, 2023
ACLU Responds to Supreme Court Ruling in 303 Creative, Inc. v. Elenis
Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court this morning issued its ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis. David Cole, Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union, offered the foll...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Women's Rights
Racial Justice
Disability Rights
Free Speech
Religious Liberty
Court case: 303 Creative, Inc. v. Elenis
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