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Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties Threat
In response to Flock’s announcement of operational changes, the ACLU breaks down why many fall short.
By Chad Marlow for Tracking ALPR Cameras
Despite 'New' Updates, Flock's Creepy Cameras Remain Major Civil Liberties ThreatPodcast
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.
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.
By Justine van der Leun
States are Punishing Women Who Survive Violence with Incarceration. They Deserve Clemency.
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los Angeles
For more than 40 years, equal access to educational opportunities of Los Angeles students under the California Constitution have been protected by a court order. Now, those court-ordered protections are being challenged.
By Amanda Walgrove, Jonathan Newton
A Multi-Generational Fight for Desegregated Schools in Los AngelesPodcast
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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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...
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...
Donald Trump Will Return to the White House This Month. 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...
By ACLU
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...
By ACLU
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
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
Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
By ACLU
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
By ACLU
There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Lakshmi, Punkie Johnson 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...
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...
This Election Day, States Lead the Fight for Reproductive Freedom
We spoke to ACLU affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when...
By Lisa Francois
We spoke to ACLU affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when...
By Lisa Francois
We're Fighting For Our Freedoms -- No Matter Who is President
How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.
By Naureen Shah, Nahal Zamani
How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.
By Naureen Shah, Nahal Zamani
Tom Morello: Riffs and Resistance
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...
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...
How Trump is Using the Alien Enemies Act to Deport Millions
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens. Now Trump is attempting to abuse that authority to...
By Naureen Shah
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens. Now Trump is attempting to abuse that authority to...
By Naureen Shah
DHS Focus on "Soft Targets" Risks Out-of-Control Surveillance
AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.
By Jay Stanley
AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.
By Jay Stanley
