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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 AdministrationPodcast
What鈥檚 On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
鈥楾is the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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 Liberties
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat RolesPodcast
What鈥檚 On The Docket: A 2026 SCOTUS Briefing
鈥楾is the season ... to stay ready. A busy Supreme Court term is already underway, with trans rights, redistricting, birthright citizenship, and more on the docket. And this week, Cecillia Wang is...
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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What You Need to Know About 桃子视频Artist Ambassadors, Including Amber Heard
桃子视频Artist Ambassadors volunteer their talents and platforms to elevate civil rights and civil liberties.
By ACLU
桃子视频Artist Ambassadors volunteer their talents and platforms to elevate civil rights and civil liberties.
By ACLU
Impending Threat of Abortion Criminalization Brings New Urgency to the Fight for Digital Privacy
As the Supreme Court nears a ruling that could allow abortion to be criminalized by politicians, privacy activists and lawmakers must shift our...
By Kade Crockford, Nathan Freed Wessler
As the Supreme Court nears a ruling that could allow abortion to be criminalized by politicians, privacy activists and lawmakers must shift our...
By Kade Crockford, Nathan Freed Wessler
Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People
In a new lawsuit, we argue that the California governor鈥檚 power to veto parole grants violates the rights of young people.
By Allison Frankel, Avi Frey
In a new lawsuit, we argue that the California governor鈥檚 power to veto parole grants violates the rights of young people.
By Allison Frankel, Avi Frey
Six Ways You Can Join the Fight for Abortion Rights
This is a perilous moment for our rights, but there are still ways to take action.
By ACLU
This is a perilous moment for our rights, but there are still ways to take action.
By ACLU
The Casualties of Overturning Roe
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion...
Last week, the draft opinion for the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization was leaked. Justice Alito wrote the draft opinion...
To See the Future of Roe, Look to the States
We don鈥檛 know what the final opinion will look like, but here鈥檚 what we do know about abortion access nationwide.
By Jessica Arons
We don鈥檛 know what the final opinion will look like, but here鈥檚 what we do know about abortion access nationwide.
By Jessica Arons
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Classroom Censorship?
Test your knowledge about the country鈥檚 current wave of classroom censorship measures.
By ACLU
Test your knowledge about the country鈥檚 current wave of classroom censorship measures.
By ACLU
New Report Illustrates How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities
An 桃子视频and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically...
By Maria Roumiantseva
An 桃子视频and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically...
By Maria Roumiantseva
Ask an Expert: Free Speech
Our audience asked us hundreds of questions about free speech, and we answered.
Our audience asked us hundreds of questions about free speech, and we answered.
A Promising Appointment Brings Hope for Federal Clemency Applicants
The new pardon attorney鈥檚 background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.
The new pardon attorney鈥檚 background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.
