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Jul 17, 2025
60 Years Later: How a Civil Rights-Era Defamation Case Empowers the Press
From civil rights protests to Trump-era lawsuits, New York Times v. Sullivan continues to shape press freedom
Jul 07, 2025
Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term
This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket
Jul 02, 2025
As AI Gains Power, We Must Push for Guardrails to Protect Civil Liberties
As AI increasingly makes decisions in hiring, policing, and social services, the ACLU’s Civil Rights in the Digital Age Summit focuses on promoting responsible AI design to ensure technology protects rights and serves justice for all.
Jul 02, 2025
We the People: Sarah Parkin
Legal documents and legislation can be boring, right? Well, not for Sarah Parkin. The ACLU’s new digital communications associate loves breaking down complex issues and making people aware of the impact they can have. Knowledge is power!
Jun 26, 2025
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.
Jun 17, 2025
Jose Antonio Vargas on What We Get Wrong About Immigration Reform
Vargas shares with the ACLU the common misconceptions about immigration and immigrants that he’s encountered through work with his nonprofit, Define America.
Jun 13, 2025
Parents Push Back Against the Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Working Families
The Trump administration is attempting to gut Head Start, a federally-funded early childhood program Congress created for low-income families
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