The death penalty is uncivilized in theory and unfair and inequitable in practice. The time has come for America to end this failed experiment.
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The death penalty is uncivilized in theory and unfair and inequitable in practice. The time has come for America to end this failed experiment.
Freedom of speech, the press, association, assembly, and petition: This set of guarantees, protected by the First Amendment, comprises what we refer to as freedom of expression. It is the foundation of a vibrant democracy, and without it, other fundamental rights, like the right to vote, would wither away.
The ACLU aims to preserve and extend constitutionally guaranteed rights to people who have historically been denied their rights on the basis of race.
Abortion is one of the most common medical procedures performed today, and it's incredibly safe. But laws that make it difficult if not impossible for a woman to get an abortion if she needs one, particularly if she is poor, are increasing at an alarming pace.