News & Commentary
Jul 09, 2021
Why Britney Can’t Get Out of Her Conservatorship
The pop star is just one of many people trapped in repressive conservatorships, which strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties.
Jul 08, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions About Being an ACLU Activist
Ready to take action with the ACLU? Here are a few questions we frequently hear from folks looking to get involved.
Jul 01, 2021
Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Narrows Another Path to Challenge Discriminatory Voting Laws
Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect the right to vote for all.
Jun 29, 2021
Cruelty and Coercion: How ICE Abuses Hunger Strikers
A new report from the ACLU and Physicians for Human Rights details ICE’s abuse and retaliation against people who initiate hunger strikes in immigration detention.
Jun 15, 2021
The Problem With Censoring Political Speech Online – Including Trump’s
No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.
Jun 14, 2021
The Bill of Rights Simplified
Sometimes the jargon woven into our founding documents doesn't make much sense. So we simplified them for you.
Jun 14, 2021
Orange County’s Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation
The court-ordered victory shows that decarceration is not only possible going forward, it’s critically important.
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