Press Releases
May 29, 2025
Civil Rights Organizations Raise Alarm Over Conditions and Rights Violations at Immigrant Detention Facilities Run by Federal Agencies
Advocates detail extensive rights violations at detention facilities in Florida and Kansas, as some detained individuals are denied release even after winning their immigration cases
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 29, 2025
Civil Liberties Groups Will Sue Over Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Public Schools
AUSTIN, Texas— The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Americans United for Separation of Church and State and Freedom From Religion F...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
May 28, 2025
Court Finds Trump’s Use of Obscure Immigration Law Provision to Detain Mahmoud Khalil Likely Unconstitutional
Court requests additional information before final ruling on preliminary injunction
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
May 28, 2025
Families Challenge Kansas Ban On Medical Care for Transgender Adolescents
LAWRENCE – Two transgender adolescents and their parents have filed a challenge in Kansas state court against SB 63, a law passed earlier this year prohibiting access to gender-a...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
May 27, 2025
Residents sue City of Quincy to Stop Plan for Religious Statues on Public Building
Civil liberties groups say the plan violates state constitution, separation of church and state
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
May 23, 2025
Censored Patient Safety Research Must Return to Government Website, Judge Rules
Articles about diagnosing endometriosis and reducing suicide risk had been removed for mentioning the words “LGBTQ” and “transgender” in violation of the First Amendment
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Schiff v. Office of Personnel Management
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MarylandDec 2025
Voting Rights
United States V. Demarinis. Explore Case.United States v. DeMarinis
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) sued Maryland demanding the release of its full, unredacted voter file, which includes the highly sensitive and personal data of every voter in the state. This suit appears to be part of DOJ’s effort to build a national voter database without congressional authorization, improperly question the validity of state voter rolls, and intimidate eligible voters in Maryland and around the country. -
MaineDec 2025
Voting Rights
United States V. Bellows (amicus). Explore Case.United States v. Bellows (Amicus)
Representing the ACLU of Maine, the ACLU Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Maine filed an amicus brief in a federal lawsuit over the federal government’s demand that Maine turn over its entire voter registration rolls, including with voters’ sensitive personal data such as drivers’ license numbers and partial social security numbers. -
News & CommentaryDec 2025
Civil Liberties
The Aclu's Holiday Conversation Guide. Explore News & Commentary.The ACLU's Holiday Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations. -
NevadaDec 2025
Voting Rights
United States V. Aguilar. Explore Case.United States v. Aguilar
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) sued Nevada demanding the release of its full, unredacted voter file, which includes the highly sensitive and personal data of every voter in the state. This suit appears to be part of DOJ’s effort to build a national voter database without congressional authorization, improperly question the validity of state voter rolls, and intimidate eligible voters in Nevada and around the country.