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Meet the Hosts: 桃子视频Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'
Hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Matthew Beat give a glimpse into the ACLU鈥檚 new podcast covering some of the most influential court cases in history.
By Hibah Ansari
Meet the Hosts: 桃子视频Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'Podcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador 鈥� in defiance of a federal judge鈥檚 orders. They hadn鈥檛 been found...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
Due to recent cuts to reporting requirements of deaths occurring after release, the complete number of deaths in and outside of detention could be even higher.
By Sofia Gonzalez
Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
桃子视频Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the 桃子视频and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
桃子视频Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
桃子视频Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil Liberties
In our series, the 桃子视频has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
桃子视频Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads About Civil LibertiesPodcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador 鈥� in defiance of a federal judge鈥檚 orders. They hadn鈥檛 been found...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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U.S. Resident Indefinitely Detained Without Charge Secures His Day In Court
In a win for constitutional rights, a judge has ordered that Adham Hassoun at minimum be given a fair hearing, which is scheduled for April 28.
By Jonathan Hafetz
In a win for constitutional rights, a judge has ordered that Adham Hassoun at minimum be given a fair hearing, which is scheduled for April 28.
By Jonathan Hafetz
The Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Asylum Seekers Receive Their Day in Court
In March, we will be in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the right to a day in court for asylum seekers and other vulnerable noncitizens.
In March, we will be in front of the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the right to a day in court for asylum seekers and other vulnerable noncitizens.
"Your hair is okay. You are okay."
This year, Hair Love, a story about a black girl and her dad navigating natural hairstyles, won the Oscar for animated short and three beauty pageant winners wore natural hairstyles under their crowns. But as more and more people step out into the world celebrating their natural hair, they are...
This year, Hair Love, a story about a black girl and her dad navigating natural hairstyles, won the Oscar for animated short and three beauty pageant winners wore natural hairstyles under their crowns. But as more and more people step out into the world celebrating their natural hair, they are...
Federal Appeals Courts Agree: Trans People Belong in Schools
Another federal appeals court has ruled that protecting transgender students from discrimination does not hurt cisgender students or violate...
Another federal appeals court has ruled that protecting transgender students from discrimination does not hurt cisgender students or violate...
There is a Coordinated Attack Against Trans Youth in State Legislatures
Dozens of state lawmakers have introduced nearly identical bills trying to keep trans youth from accessing health care and fully participating in...
By Rose Saxe
Dozens of state lawmakers have introduced nearly identical bills trying to keep trans youth from accessing health care and fully participating in...
By Rose Saxe
ICE's Destruction of Records Must Be Stopped
ICE just received the green light to destroy records 鈥� including those related to detention and civil rights violations 鈥� from as recently as...
ICE just received the green light to destroy records 鈥� including those related to detention and civil rights violations 鈥� from as recently as...
It鈥檚 Time to Transform What it Means to be a Prosecutor
Prosecutors can use their power to end mass incarceration and rectify racial disparities that for too long have defined our criminal legal system.
By ACLU
Prosecutors can use their power to end mass incarceration and rectify racial disparities that for too long have defined our criminal legal system.
By ACLU
Bill Barr Wants Sheriffs to Join His Attacks on State and Local Governments
Communities should protect immigrants rather than serve Trump鈥檚 agenda.
By Naureen Shah
Communities should protect immigrants rather than serve Trump鈥檚 agenda.
By Naureen Shah
The Regulation of Marriage and Sex
This Valentine's Day, we're re-running one of our favorite episodes. Melissa Murray, NYU Law professor and expert on the legal regulation of sex and sexuality joins us to discuss the legal institution of marriage as it has been used by and against marginalized people, and to consider the...
This Valentine's Day, we're re-running one of our favorite episodes. Melissa Murray, NYU Law professor and expert on the legal regulation of sex and sexuality joins us to discuss the legal institution of marriage as it has been used by and against marginalized people, and to consider the...
Deadline Looming, Strongest Surveillance Reform Bill Yet Emerges
It鈥檚 a Very Good First Step.
It鈥檚 a Very Good First Step.
