Press Releases
Sep 22, 2026
Arkansas Families Urge Appellate Court to Block State Law Mandating Ten Commandments in All Public School Classrooms
ST. LOUIS — Attorneys for 10 multifaith and nonreligious Arkansas families presented oral argument today in Stinson v. Fayetteville School District No. 1, urging the U.S. Court o...
Issue Areas:
Religious Liberty
Sep 22, 2026
D.C. Circuit to Hear Upcoming Arguments on Trump Administration’s Defiance of Court Order and CECOT Deportations Under Alien Enemies ActÂ
The two hearings will test whether Trump administration officials will face consequences for violating federal judge’s order by sending more than 100 Venezuelan men to an El Salvador mega-prison and whether the men will ever get due process
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: J.G.G. v. TRUMP
Sep 18, 2026
Federal Court Dismisses NFPRHA and FHCCP Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Title X Family Planning ProgramÂ
By dismissing family planning providers’ challenge, the court opens the door for radical changes that could jeopardize access to care for millions of people Â
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Sep 18, 2026
Texas Professors Seek Relief from Censorship Policy That Banned Plato, “Moonlight,” Teaching 14th Amendment HistoryÂ
The Board of Regents has restricted teaching of race, gender, and sexual orientation at one of the country’s largest public universitiesÂ
Court case: AAUP v. Albritton
Sep 16, 2026
Researchers Challenge NIH Screening of Grants for Disfavored Viewpoints
Class action lawsuit seeks to stop censorship and termination of federally funded scientific research
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Free Speech
Sep 16, 2026
New ACLU and AFL-CIO Report Shows Deportations Lower Wages and Raise Costs for America’s Workers
Joint report shows why a broad path to citizenship would raise wages, create jobs, strengthen worker protections, and lower costs for working families
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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News & CommentaryOct 2026
Civil Liberties
+4 Issues
This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights And Freedoms At Stake. Explore News & Commentary.This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake
The ACLU could have its busiest Supreme Court term ever, with potential cases on immigration, voting rights, and religious freedom in schools. -
Washington, D.C.Oct 2026
Racial Justice
Aaer V. Hsf. Explore Case.AAER v. HSF
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund's (HSF) ability to award scholarships to Hispanic students has been challenged by the American Alliance for Equal Rights. The plaintiff alleges that HSF's scholarships (1) constitute a contract between HSF and the awardees and (2) discriminate against qualified, non-Hispanic students. We represent HSF to defend their right to make higher education accessible to students by supporting them with charitable resources and opportunities. -
News & CommentaryOct 2026
Immigrants' Rights
Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Making The Affordability Crisis Worse. Explore News & Commentary.Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Making the Affordability Crisis Worse
A new report from the ACLU and AFL-CIO outlines how mass deportations are damaging the economy. A broader path to citizenship would create jobs and raise wages. -
News & CommentarySep 2026
Immigrants' Rights
Will Trump Administration Officials Be Held Accountable For Defying A Court Order? The Courts Are Still Deciding.. Explore News & Commentary.Will Trump Administration Officials Be Held Accountable for Defying a Court Order? The Courts Are Still Deciding.
The ACLU argued in court that Trump administration officials broke the law by defying a judge’s order and sending 100 Venezuelan men to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador without due process.