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How to Push Back on Abuses of Power
How to Push Back on Abuses of PowerACLU experts explain what actions actually work to hold the Trump administration accountable and protect democracy.
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The Supreme Court Takes Up Transgender Sports Bans
The Supreme Court Takes Up Transgender Sports BansOne West Virginia teenager could shape the future of Title IX and civil rights protections for transgender youth.
What’s at Stake
Protecting Free Speech From Government Censorship
Protecting Free Speech From Government CensorshipThe government has threatened to punish anyone who expresses opinions it doesn't agree with. This violates the First Amendment.
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Defend Our Voting Rights
Defend Our Voting RightsThe John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would restore the Voting Rights Act to its full power. Tell Congress to act now and pass it.
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Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.
Freedom To Be
Over the past several years, politicians across the country have banned health care access for transgender youth and their families put themselves between trans people, their families, and their health care providers on how they can live their authentic lives.
Consistent with our 105-year history of defending the right of self-expression and self-determination, the ACLU is committed to the freedom of transgender people and their families. We have fought laws that censor LGBTQ people, ban gender-affirming medical care, make schools less safe for trans students, and force trans people to carry documents outing them as trans.
Our Freedom to Be campaign and programming also serves to celebrate trans individuals around the country who are building solidarity within their communities and finding joy and happiness among their families and friends. Through their powerful and poignant storytelling, as well as our landmark Freedom to Be Monument, which showcases artwork and messaging by over 1,000 trans people and allies across the United States, we are uplifting the dynamic and diverse trans voices around our nation.
News and Commentary
Louisiana’s Black Voting Power is on the Line in Redistricting Fight
Louisiana’s Black Voting Power is on the Line in Redistricting FightDr. Press Robinson won a case challenging Louisiana's congressional map last year. Now, the state is trying to dilute the voting power of Black citizens again.
Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS arguments
Live Coverage: Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS argumentsThe ACLU is at the Supreme Court for oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. Follow live coverage of the fight to defend voting rights.
Hard-Fought Grace: Bearing Witness to Richard Tabler’s Execution
Hard-Fought Grace: Bearing Witness to Richard Tabler’s ExecutionA capital defense attorney reflects on the final hours of her client’s life and the enduring fight for dignity amid state-sanctioned death.
