News & Commentary about Violence Against Women

The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

Oct 24, 2016

The Federal Government Steps Up to Protect Survivors of Domestic Abuse From Eviction

Aug 19, 2016

Actress Amber Heard Donates Millions to Support the ACLU and Its Work Fighting Violence Against Women

Law enforcement officer posting an eviction notice

Aug 17, 2016

In a Town Near You, People Are Being Evicted From Their Homes Because They Called the Police for Help

Mar 25, 2016

With Nuisance Laws, Has ‘Serve and Protect’ Turned Into ‘Silence and Evict’?

Dec 15, 2015

8 Principles That Will Stop Police Practices That Harm Women and LGBT People

Oct 27, 2015

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Should Feel Safe Seeking Police Help, Not Shame, Hostility, or Indifference

Sep 11, 2015

I Was a Domestic Violence Victim. My Town Wanted Me Evicted for Calling 911.

Aug 27, 2015

Surprise! Get Assaulted, Call 911, Get Evicted … By Order of the Police

Aug 7, 2015

Black Women and Black Lives Matter: Fighting Police Misconduct in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases

Jun 12, 2015

Hard Evidence on Why Domestic Violence Victims May Think Twice About Calling 911