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Aug 13, 2026
As Public Opposition to Flock Grows, ACLU Responds to Surveillance Company’s “New” Updates
In a new analysis, ACLU warns of gaps in Flock’s proposed changes and why the company’s license plate readers still threaten civil liberties
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Privacy & Technology
National Security
Jul 14, 2026
Florida Officials Pause Designation of Prominent Civil Rights Groups as “Terrorist Organizations”
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last night, Florida officials paused their plan to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as a “domestic terrorist organization,” unde...
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National Security
Free Speech
Jul 01, 2026
Muslim Civil Rights Nonprofits Sue Florida Officials to Prevent Unconstitutional Designation that Threatens the Organizations’ Existence in the State
This lawsuit comes after Florida officials announced that they will designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations as a “domestic terrorist organization”
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National Security
Free Speech
Jun 24, 2026
Court Hears Arguments on Releasing Trump Administration Memo Claiming to Justify Caribbean Boat Strikes
Civil rights groups urge judge to review an Office of Legal Counsel opinion that justifies President Trump’s illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats as lawful acts
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National Security
Jun 24, 2026
In New Report, ACLU Warns Against Giving Private Companies Centralized Access to Police Data
The report looks at the issues raised by police departments increasingly relying on surveillance companies and how policymakers can fight back
Jun 18, 2026
Court to Hear Arguments in Lawsuit Demanding Trump Admin Publicly Release Legal Rationale for Illegal Boat Strikes
With at least 210 people killed, ACLU, NYCLU and the Center for Constitutional Rights are asking the court to order the Trump administration to release the legal memo justifying this deadly bombing campaign
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National Security
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VirginiaAug 2026
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In Re: Application Of The United States Of America For An Order Pursuant To 18 U.s.c. § 2703(d). Explore Case.In Re: Application of The United States Of America for an Order Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. § 2703(d)
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News & CommentaryAug 2026
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One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops To Washington, D.c., Statehood Is More Important Than Ever. Explore News & Commentary.One Year After President Trump Deployed National Guard Troops to Washington, D.C., Statehood is More Important Than Ever
Hundreds of thousands of Washington residents oppose the Trump administration’s continued deployment of the National Guard. The only way to make sure this never happens again is to make D.C. a state -
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With Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set to appear before the Senate for a hearing to potentially confirm him to the post, senators have no shortage of questions to ask about his record. -
FloridaAug 2026
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Cair-foundation, Inc And Cair Florida, Inc. V. Desantis Et Al.. Explore Case.CAIR-Foundation, Inc and CAIR Florida, Inc. v. DeSantis et al.
The ACLU, the ACLU of Florida, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and their partners represent CAIR and CAIR-Florida in two federal lawsuits challenging Governor DeSantis’s unconstitutional and baseless designation of the nonprofits as “terrorist.” The lawsuits allege violations of CAIR and CAIR-Florida’s rights under the First Amendment and the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.