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The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµworks in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

Jan 11, 2017

Dissent Is Patriotic. It’s Also a Powerful Antidote to Propaganda.

Dissent Is Patriotic. It’s Also a Powerful Antidote to Propaganda.

Dec 19, 2016

FAA Helps Police Suppress Reporting From Dakota Pipeline Protests

FAA Helps Police Suppress Reporting From Dakota Pipeline Protests

Dec 6, 2016

The NYCLU Will Continue to Watch the NYPD, so Its Lawyers Don’t Institutionalize a Protester Prosecution Program

The NYCLU Will Continue to Watch the NYPD, so Its Lawyers Don’t Institutionalize a Protester Prosecution Program

Nov 30, 2016

How Many Law Enforcement Agencies Does It Take to Subdue a Peaceful Protest?

How Many Law Enforcement Agencies Does It Take to Subdue a Peaceful Protest?

Nov 29, 2016

No, President-Elect Trump, You Can’t Get Locked Up or Lose Your American Citizenship for Political Speech

No, President-Elect Trump, You Can’t Get Locked Up or Lose Your American Citizenship for Political Speech

Oct 10, 2016

The Surveillance State Descends on the Dakota Access Pipeline Spirit Camp

The Surveillance State Descends on the Dakota Access Pipeline Spirit Camp

Sep 13, 2016

North Dakota’s Governor Declared a State of Emergency to Deal With Peaceful Oil Pipeline Protesters. We Call It a State of Emergency for Civil Rights.

North Dakota’s Governor Declared a State of Emergency to Deal With Peaceful Oil Pipeline Protesters. We Call It a State of Emergency for Civil Rights.

Jun 2, 2016

In This Poor, Black, Polluted Alabama Town, Speaking Up Gets You Sued

In This Poor, Black, Polluted Alabama Town, Speaking Up Gets You Sued

Dec 15, 2015

Economic Stagnation and Political Turmoil Test Our Civil Liberties

Economic Stagnation and Political Turmoil Test Our Civil Liberties

Nov 13, 2015

Racial Justice and Free Speech Are Not Mutually Exclusive

Racial Justice and Free Speech Are Not Mutually Exclusive