Racial Justice and Civil Liberties: An Inseparable History at the ACLU

Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.

Collage of images from the racial justice cases over the ACLU's history

How the Stimulus Can Help Decriminalize Poverty

Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.

A close-up of the corner of a stimulus check.

Unless Biden Acts, Trump’s Assault on Human Rights will Continue

We are asking a court for protection from Trump's sanctions against the International Criminal Court.

International Criminal Court in Den-Hagg, Netherlands.

State Senator Sarah McBride on Making History and Affirming Trans Lives

Sen. McBride is a powerful example of how trans people are building a more inclusive public life.

Sarah McBride.

Beyond the Bans: State Attacks on Abortion in 2021

In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious restrictions on the horizon — bills that will push abortion out of reach without explicitly banning it.

Protestors holding signs calling for the end of abortion bans.

Trans Girls Are Girls: Veto House Bill 1217

House Bill 1217 won’t help South Dakotans. This policy must be stopped, Governor Noem has the power to do that.

By Jett Jonelis

ACT NOW: Demand Gov. Noem veto House Bill 1217

Meet the Activists Fighting to Free People from LA Jails

Nalya Rodriguez and Michael Saavedra share how their personal experiences with the criminal legal system help to shape a movement for change.

Nalya Rodriguez of the Youth Justice Coalition in Los Angeles

Fairness in Women’s Sports Won’t be Achieved with House Bill 1217

House Bill 1217 won't protect anyone.

By Jett Jonelis

South Dakota Protest Image with people holding "trans people belong in SD" signs

RISE UP: Stop House Bill 1212

This policy won’t help deter crime or make South Dakota communities safer.

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