ICE is Rapidly Expanding Dangerous 287(g) Agreements with Local Police

A new ACLU report, “Deputized for Disaster,” illustrates the dangers of the Trump administration’s rapid expansion of the 287(g) program — and how communities are increasingly afraid of local law enforcement officers sworn to protect them.

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How Your Elected Officials Are Voting on Key Legislation

The ACLU’s new Congressional Scorecard tracks how federal elected officials are voting on key legislation affecting core civil rights and constitutional freedoms.

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Survey: Tribal Regalia and First Amendment Rights in North Dakota

Help us strengthen First Amendment protections in North Dakota by completing this survey.

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The Most Feared Books in North Dakota

Dozens of titles have come under fire for content deemed inappropriate or controversial in our state.

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Getting Published: Letters to the Editor

A compiled list of how-tos and best practices for getting your story in the papers.

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Government-Mandated Software a Looming Threat to Freedom

Trend seen around the world — and potentially in the US — opens the door to inescapable censorship and surveillance

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How to Give the Government New Power to “Un-Person” Someone, in Three Easy Steps

States That Adopt Digital Driver’s Licenses Need to Rethink How IDs are Revoked

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How to Navigate Politically-Charged Conversations This Holiday Season

Our Holiday Conversation Guide offers facts, framing, and tools to help you engage loved ones with clarity, empathy, and confidence during a high-stakes political moment.

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Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU’s Year in Photos

From nationwide rallies to crucial Supreme Court cases, revisit the photos that encapsulate our eventful year.

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