News & Commentary
Jun 25, 2026
Surveillance is Driving a Corporatization of Police Departments
What are the implications of having for-profit companies at the heart of American police departments?
By By Jay Stanley, Senior Policy Analyst, ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project
Jun 25, 2026
The Revolutionary Power of ‘We’
The semiquincentennial anniversary of our nation's founding is approaching, and many of us are reflecting on what freedom, democracy, and civil liberties mean today
Jun 18, 2026
The Downsides of "Deterrence"
Surveillance Boosters Tout the Benefits of Deterrence, But There’s a Big Problem With That
May 28, 2026
Pride Statewide: Celebrate LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Pride across North Dakota
Find a Pride event in your community
May 21, 2026
Studies Question Value of AI-Assisted Police Reports
Researchers asked experienced police supervisors to rate police reports, some of which were written by humans and some by AI
May 13, 2026
Your Questions Answered: What is Redistricting and Why Should We Care?
The Supreme Court recently made a ruling that blows open the door for states and localities to create discriminatory voting maps. Here’s what you need to know about redistricting and voting rights in light of this decision.
By Lady Liberty Graphic
Apr 25, 2026
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Elections would not be possible without the help and support of poll workers.
Apr 16, 2026
More than a Dozen Wrongful Arrests Due to Police Reliance on Facial Recognition Technology
One ACLU client spent six months in jail, because police relied on facial recognition technology to incorrectly identify her as a suspect. She’s the fourteenth person known to be wrongfully arrested due to the technology’s failures.
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