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From protests and journalism to social media and campus speech, explore how the First Amendment safeguards everyone — including immigrants — and what it actually covers.

The company’s default agreement with police departments grants the company license to share people’s license plate data

What President Donald Trump’s latest memorandum targeting civil society does, does not, and cannot do.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.

In the middle of a hot summer, both in temperature and political intensity, many high school students were happy to take a break from their studies. But not Minou Babingui.

From civil rights protests to Trump-era lawsuits, New York Times v. Sullivan continues to shape press freedom

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

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.

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!