News & Commentary

Nov 09, 2020

The Affordable Care Act — and With It, Our Civil Rights — Are Under Attack

Affordable Care Act Supporter waves sign that reads "ACA is here to stay" outside of the Supreme Court.
Nov 06, 2020

Criminal Justice Reform Takes Another Big, Messy Step Forward in 2020 Elections

Criminal justice reform was a key issue in Tuesday night’s elections, from the presidential race all the way down to municipal ballot initiatives.

Two protestors holding 'No More Drug War' and ACLU's 'We the People' posters at a protest in front of the Justice Department.
Oct 30, 2020

The Dangers of Expanding What Can Be Patented In the Age of COVID-19

Scientists at work in high-level P3 biosafety security laboratory.
Oct 30, 2020

Moving Forward: Muslims Belong Here

In this April 25, 2018 file photo, a person holds up a sign that reads "No Muslim Ban" during an anti-Muslim ban rally in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.
Oct 27, 2020

We’re Ready for the Election

Boxes of vote-by-mail ballot envelopes with workers counting ballots in the background.
Oct 27, 2020

Patience is a Democratic Virtue

Our democracy is strongest when all voices are heard. Let’s prepare for an extended election process to make sure that happens.

By Dane DeKrey

Vote here signage
Oct 19, 2020

Eye on Civil Liberties: Where You Can Have an Impact in Elections Closer to Home

So what policies are at stake in this election? Here’s a quick snapshot of the types of civil liberties and civil rights issues that could be on your ballot. 

Photo of multiple voting stations set up in the Kentucky Exposition Center for voters to cast their ballot.
Oct 12, 2020

An Indigenous Woman Made it to Safety in the US. DHS Won’t Let it Go.

Barbed wire fence at a refugee camp for migrants and asylum seekers in Matamoros, Mexico, October 2019. Guillermo Arias for the ACLU.
Oct 09, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Hand holding smartphone with emergency number 911 on the screen.