News & Commentary
Sep 04, 2026
Key Legal Updates From a Busy Summer in Court
It's been a very busy summer in court. Catch up on some of the biggest highlights in cases ranging from freedom of speech and religion to voting rights and immigrants' rights.
By Carol Garvan
Sep 01, 2026
Back to School 2026: A Know Your Rights Guide for Students, Faculty, & Staff
It's more important than ever for students, families, teachers, and school staff to know their rights and how to protect them.
By Molly Curren Rowles, Maggie Nugent
Aug 21, 2026
Purr-Suing Justice So @CatsOnACouch Attend a Vice-Presidential Event in Brewer
After V.P. Vance announced a vice-presidential event in Brewer, we immediately asked the federal court for a preliminary injunction requiring the government to let Amanda McGonigle attend.
By Anahita Sotoohi
Aug 17, 2026
Students and Faculty Have the Right to Speak Without Fear
We're asking a federal court to ensure that students and faculty on college campuses can engage in free speech without fear of retaliation.
By Samuel Crankshaw
Jul 31, 2026
Your Questions Answered: Filming ICE Interactions Safely
Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. ACLU experts break down what you need to know.
Jul 25, 2026
Flock Safety Credibility Lost as it Repeatedly Lies to City Councils, Police Departments, and Public Across the Country
The ACLU documents how an automatic license plate reader company has lied about its operations, signaling a need for reputable governments to avoid working with Flock Safety.
Jul 23, 2026
We're Joining the Fight to Protect Academic Freedom from Trump’s Unconstitutional Attacks
We joined organizations across the ideological spectrum, urging a federal court to block the Trump administration’s attempted hostile ideological takeover of Harvard University.
By Samuel Crankshaw, Carol Garvan
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