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Published: May 10, 2026 18:54

Courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attacks on Head Start, allowing critical services for low-income families to continue. We won't back down from ensuring that working mothers have the resources they need to thrive.…

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Published: May 10, 2026 14:54

Over 150,000 mothers across the U.S. will spend today incarcerated and separated from their children. Families deserve to stay together.…

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Published: May 10, 2026 13:18

President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship left thousands of expecting parents in limbo about how the government will treat their children. This Mother's Day, two of those parents shared their dreams for their kids as we keep fighting to…

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Published: May 9, 2026 21:18

The people have the power. We’re fighting back against lawmakers’ rushed attempts to sacrifice our democracy and diminish the power of Black voters.

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Published: May 9, 2026 18:57

Lawmakers in the South wasted no time in trying to undermine Black voting power after the Supreme Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act. But we’re not wasting time, either. We are fighting for our right to vote with everything we’ve got.

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Published: May 9, 2026 17:53

Join our next Organizing to Protect Democracy training on Wednesday, May 13 at 8pm ET as ACLU organizers discuss organizing in times of uncertainty and the role individual people can play in our communities. RSVP today.…

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Published: May 9, 2026 00:26

Politicians don't choose who represents us, we do.

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Published: May 8, 2026 23:40

Our demand is fair representation — full stop.

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Published: May 8, 2026 22:35

Moms across the nation will spend this Mother's Day behind bars, unable to contact their children. Our families should not be torn apart by mass incarceration.…

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Published: May 8, 2026 19:43

The First Amendment is clear: The federal government can't punish media organizations just because it doesn't like what they have to say. By fighting back, ABC is sending an important message: Our rights are worth fighting for.…

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Published: May 8, 2026 18:32

Politicians across the South are racing to pass new discriminatory maps to take power away from Black voters. The Supreme Court's recent decision upended the protections of the Voting Rights Act but the promise of a multiracial democracy is still ours.

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Published: May 8, 2026 17:07

Are you passionate about defending our civil rights and liberties? Come work with the ACLU! We're hiring for a variety of roles in our communications and marketing department.

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Published: May 8, 2026 15:49

Without testing all the available forensic evidence, Tennessee has no way of knowing if they are going to execute an innocent man. Join us and Ndume in urging the state to test the evidence immediately — take action at: aclu.org/tony-carruthers-b

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Published: May 8, 2026 00:48

Since re-taking the oath of office, President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act numerous times. On the newest episode of Making Sense, we break down what this would mean for our communities and our rights. Learn more at…

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Published: May 7, 2026 23:35

Non-safety traffic stops for issues like an expired registration don't keep us safer. Instead, they divert police attention away from addressing driving behaviors most responsible for crashes and threaten our Fourth Amendment protections against…

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Published: May 7, 2026 21:13

Congress is still debating reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a law the government has repeatedly abused to spy on Americans without a warrant. If passed without meaningful reforms, all of our rights are in danger.…

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Published: May 7, 2026 20:16

Tennessee is preparing to put Tony Carruthers to death without considering evidence that could prove his innocence. The injustice is staggering. We're suing to demand the truth before Tony is wrongfully executed.…

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Published: May 7, 2026 19:14

BREAKING: Tennessee legislators just voted to further erode the rights of Black voters across the state by redrawing our congressional districts. Voting rights and representation are not up for debate. We’ll see Governor Lee in court.

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Published: May 7, 2026 18:22

"Alligator Alcatraz" has become notorious for its horrific conditions and denying people their right to counsel. It’s past time that it was shut down, but these conditions aren't unique to this one facility. People detained there must not be transferred…

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Published: May 7, 2026 15:22

JUST DROPPED: Episode 2 of KYR-U! Learn more about banned books with Aaron and Lisa in episode 2 of our new animated kids' show Know Your Rights University at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMaaN6FVt58 📚

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Published: May 6, 2026 22:31

We joined an amicus brief to defend First Amendment rights for organizations like Media Matters that have been targeted for criticizing President Trump's allies. The federal government cannot cannot abuse its investigative powers to chill speech that the…

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Published: May 6, 2026 22:27

BREAKING: Another appeals court rejected the Trump administration's policy that subjects millions of people to mandatory immigration detention, in violation of immigration laws and due process. This ruling is a critical victory for immigrants' rights.

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Published: May 6, 2026 22:02

Our 10-pack Pocket Constitutions are back in stock! 📘 Make sure you and your friends and family know their rights. Grab yours today at aclu.org/pocketconstitutions_

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Published: May 6, 2026 20:21

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Published: May 6, 2026 20:04

ICE is spending millions of taxpayer dollars to buy and convert warehouses into immigrant detention camps, endangering our neighbors and loved ones by putting them in an already deadly system. Communities across the country are pushing back and…

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Published: May 6, 2026 18:10

The Trump administration is offering state and local law enforcements large amounts of cash to join their mass deportation drive. Police officers should focus on public safety, instead of carrying out the federal government's anti-immigrant policy.…

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Published: May 6, 2026 13:15

We're in court today asking Massachusetts' highest court to affirm that the City of Quincy can't install two statues of Catholic saints on government property. The Massachusetts Constitution prohibits the government from playing favorites when it comes to…

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Published: May 6, 2026 00:28

We're rallying in Nashville to send a message to our elected officials: Our democracy belongs to We, the People. We're fighting back against the state's attempt to redraw our maps and undermine Black voting strength.

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Published: May 5, 2026 17:11

Regardless of immigration status, no one wants Big Brother watching 24/7. We all have a right to privacy in this country. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/immigration-ice-arrests-surveillance-6f1cef64

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Published: May 5, 2026 16:27

The Voting Rights Act is the product of the literal blood, sweat, and tears of activists from the Civil Rights Movement, and allowed Black Americans and other people of color to have the representation we deserve.

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Published: May 5, 2026 15:58

Our new kids series, Know Your Rights University, makes learning about civil liberties easy and fun for people of all ages! Now more than ever, it's important to understand our rights — whether you're a parent, kid, or teacher.…

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Published: May 5, 2026 15:10

Not satisfied with trying to suppress speech at home, the Trump administration is now targeting dissenters abroad who criticize the president's actions. We're going to court to put a stop to it.…

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Published: May 4, 2026 22:20

There have been at least 780 reports of ICE staff using physical force or chemical agents against people in their custody during the first year of the Trump administration. The way ICE treats the people they detain is outrageous, inhumane, and…

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Published: May 4, 2026 20:45

Mifepristone is: ✅ safe ✅ effective ✅ backed by decades of science ✅ critical for abortion and miscarriage care ✅ essential to protecting our reproductive freedom

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Published: May 4, 2026 19:16

BREAKING: We're suing Texas to block a law that would allow local and state law enforcement to arrest, detain, and remove people they suspect to be immigrants, all without federal authorization.

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Published: May 4, 2026 18:15

BREAKING: We filed another emergency lawsuit — this time in federal court — against Louisiana officials for suspending the state's primary election after voting has already begun. Louisiana is disenfranchising voters who have already cast ballots, all in…

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Published: May 4, 2026 17:59

On this day in 1970, 4 students were shot and killed by members of the National Guard at Kent State. Military policing of civilians creates legal and ethical jeopardy for troops, risks violations of our fundamental rights, and undermines our democracy. …

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Published: May 4, 2026 17:13

BREAKING: We're suing to stop the federal government from unlawfully obtaining Google's personal and location information of a Canadian man critical of President Trump. The administration has no authority to target online critics — here or abroad — just…

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Published: May 4, 2026 16:47

This is good news for now. This attack on medication abortion has no scientific basis and only causes harm. The Supreme Court must recognize that. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-access-abortion-pill-mifepristone-rcna343445

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Published: May 4, 2026 15:35

BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted a one-week hold on a decision restricting mail and pharmacy access to mifepristone, a safe and effective medication used in abortion and miscarriage care. The case will now go on the court’s emergency docket. They must…

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Published: May 4, 2026 14:35

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the withdrawal of all military forces within 60 days of a president’s initial report to Congress. Regardless of what President Trump claims, there's no reset button. His illegal war on Iran must end.…

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Published: May 3, 2026 18:17

The Trump administration has tried to block journalists’ access to the Pentagon and White House, silence its critics on TV, and slash funding for PBS and NPR — but our First Amendment rights are irrefutable.

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Published: May 3, 2026 16:29

We’ve made explaining students’ First Amendment rights into an easy and fun study plan. Check out our Know Your Rights University resources and watch episode 1 now at aclu.org/_kyr_u ✏️

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Published: May 2, 2026 23:08

Attempts by elected officials and the courts to undermine our right to vote fly in the face of the principles of American democracy. Equal access to the ballot is fundamental to our nation.

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Published: May 2, 2026 20:27

Giving anyone with a pair of Meta glasses access to facial recognition technology opens the door to massive privacy violations from the government, private companies and even individual people. Send a message to Meta and tell them to keep facial…

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Published: May 2, 2026 19:19

On average, someone has died in ICE custody every 6 days this year, yet the agency is rapidly expanding detention by converting warehouses into immigration detention camps. ICE is putting lives at risk and must not move forward with this reckless plan.…