In Austin, a Lawyer is a Luxury | ACLU

The ACLU demands counsel at first appearance in a new lawsuit. A report, based on hundreds of bail hearings in Travis County, Texas, highlights why legal representation is crucial.

The Supreme Court Declined a Protestors' Rights Case. Here's What You Need to Know. | ACLU

We break down what the cert denial and Justice Sotomayor’s accompanying statement mean for protesters and protest organizers.

Our New 4/20 Merch and Ongoing Fight for Legalization | ACLU

Check out our new 4/20 products designed to inform, inspire, and mobilize in the fight for marijuana legalization.

One Year Later, Hope for Humanity in Arizona Prisons | ACLU

A year after being ordered to address negligent and abusive conditions, there are glimmers of change in Arizona prisons. But the work continues.

The Supreme Court Will Soon Determine Whether Cities Can Punish People for Sleeping in Public When They Have Nowhere Else to Go | ACLU

Read our Q&A with Scout Katovich, staff attorney at the Trone Center for Justice and Equality, on the stakes of Grants Pass v. Johnson.

President Biden's Order to Ban Private Prisons Faces a Persistent Internal Challenge: The U.S. Marshals Service | ACLU

Three years after President Biden ordered federal agencies to end prison profiteering, the Marshals Service continues to sidestep the ban.

Challenging the Racist Death Penalty in North Carolina | ACLU

We’ll be in court to show a pattern by state prosecutors of striking Black jurors from death penalty trials.

Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System in Washington County, Oregon | ACLU

We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face discriminatory treatment at the hands of police.

Unaccountable Police Units Are Wrong for Safety | ACLU

Specialized units give police too much power, leading to abuse and violence. If we want to keep people safe from both crime and police violence, we need to build something better.

Looking to the Future: 2024 at the ACLU | ACLU

We will always advocate for civil liberties — next year will be no different.

ACLU Wins: 8 Victories We Celebrated in 2023 | ACLU

The ACLU spent another year fighting tirelessly for your civil liberties — and saw reasons to celebrate along the way.

2023 at the ACLU: Our Year in Stories | ACLU

This year saw more battles, advocacy, and victories than ever before — look back on them through some of our biggest blogs.

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence | ACLU

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.

As a New Term Begins, Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Criminal Justice? | ACLU

Here’s what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.

How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity | ACLU

ACLU affiliates are challenging discriminatory discipline policies, censorship efforts, and the use of force in schools across the country.

Together, We’re Changing the Face of Crisis Response in D.C. | ACLU

The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.

Don't Let the Math Distract You: Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice | ACLU

Why civil rights advocates should be involved in policy conversations about automated decision-making.

The Deadly and Tragic Costs of Pretrial Detention | ACLU

Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.

Challenging Police Brutality in Louisiana | ACLU

Police violence is rampant in states across the country — but ACLU advocates are working to fix the broken system that perpetuates it.

The Illinois Supreme Court Cash Bail Ruling, Explained | ACLU

A landmark state supreme court ruling affirms that safety and freedom go hand in hand.