News & Commentary
Top Stories
![TrumpBidenMemos_StandardBlog](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2024/06/TrumpBidenMemos_StandardBlog1110x740-800x533.jpg)
This November, Freedom is on the Ballot
We’re sharing our battle-ready playbook to defend our civil liberties and civil rights in the event of a second Biden or Trump administration.
By Anthony D. Romero
This November, Freedom is on the BallotPodcast
We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
Latest on COVID-19
![Learn about legal actions filed since the start of the outbreak](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/10/tracker1600x1066-2-400x267.png)
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
![A picture of Donald Trump.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2024/07/trump-immunity-blog-800x533.jpg)
Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.
By David Cole, Brett Max Kaufman
Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law![A checkered graphic featuring different images pertaining to the president, the Supreme Court, and royalty.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2024/07/kings-full-bleed-800x533.jpg)
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?
America’s past is filled with examples where presidents could’ve been made King. How much do you already know?
By ACLU
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?![Two demonstrators holding a sign that says "ACLU Out For Freedom."](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2024/06/stonewall-report-blog-2-800x533.jpg)
55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination continues to target sexual and gender minorities.
By Gillian Branstetter
55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic GesturesPodcast
We Owe It to Harriet Tubman to Talk About Her Disability
How much do you know about Araminta Ross? ...
Latest on COVID-19
![Learn about legal actions filed since the start of the outbreak](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2019/10/tracker1600x1066-2-400x267.png)
Since the start of COVID-19, we’ve filed more than 100 legal actions. Visit our tracker to learn more.
Latest stories
Federal Judge Finds Arizona’s Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional
After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.
By Corene Kendrick, Maria Morris
After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.
By Corene Kendrick, Maria Morris
![A prisoner lying in a hospital bed with one leg shackled to the bed rail in California medical facility.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/ARIZONA-PRISON-HEALT-Blog-400x267.jpg)
![A prisoner lying in a hospital bed with one leg shackled to the bed rail in California medical facility.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/ARIZONA-PRISON-HEALT-Blog-400x400.jpg)
Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country
For Disability Pride Month, we’re spotlighting a few of our recent battles and wins for disability rights across the country.
By Susan Mizner
For Disability Pride Month, we’re spotlighting a few of our recent battles and wins for disability rights across the country.
By Susan Mizner
![Michael Kasey, who is blind, demonstrates a voting machine that allows people with disabilities to vote.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/DRP-Full-Bleed-400x200.jpg)
![Michael Kasey, who is blind, demonstrates a voting machine that allows people with disabilities to vote.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/DRP-Full-Bleed-400x400.jpg)
Two Generations of Reproductive Rights Advocates on Life After Roe
ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling and Staff Attorney Chelsea Tejada discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the federal...
By Louise Melling, Chelsea Tejada
ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling and Staff Attorney Chelsea Tejada discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the federal...
By Louise Melling, Chelsea Tejada
![Protesters supporting abortion march in front of the Supreme Court holding signs that read "Bans off our Bodies."](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/Decision_Blog-400x267.jpg)
![Protesters supporting abortion march in front of the Supreme Court holding signs that read "Bans off our Bodies."](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/Decision_Blog-400x400.jpg)
Your Abortions. Your Voices. Your Stories.
People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives.
By ACLU
People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives.
By ACLU
![A collage of images of abortion activists who contributed their quotes.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/AbortionIntakeStoriesBanner_2800x1400-3-400x200.jpg)
![A collage of images of abortion activists who contributed their quotes.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/AbortionIntakeStoriesBanner_2800x1400-3-400x400.jpg)
A Radical Supreme Court Term in Review
A look back at wins and losses for civil rights and civil liberties during this transformative term.
By David Cole, Rotimi Adeoye
A look back at wins and losses for civil rights and civil liberties during this transformative term.
By David Cole, Rotimi Adeoye
![A view front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building behind riot gates.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/SCOTUS-ROUNDUP-Full-Bleed-v2-400x200.jpg)
![A view front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building behind riot gates.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/SCOTUS-ROUNDUP-Full-Bleed-v2-400x400.jpg)
The State of Our Democracy With Anthony Romero
It’s a precarious time for American democracy. This year, the Supreme Court term resulted in a number of concerning opinions that rollback civil...
It’s a precarious time for American democracy. This year, the Supreme Court term resulted in a number of concerning opinions that rollback civil...
![](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/CAPITOL-Square-400x266.jpg)
![](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/CAPITOL-Square-600x600.jpg)
The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State
The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
By Heather L. Weaver, Daniel Mach
![A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/SCOTUS-CHURCH-Blog-400x267.jpg)
![A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/07/SCOTUS-CHURCH-Blog-400x400.jpg)
My View from the Frontlines of Abortion Access
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
By Mariceli Alegria
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
By Mariceli Alegria
![A close-up of Mariceli Alegria who's wearing a rainbow facemask with the printed words "Clinic Escort".](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/06/ABORTION_ESCORT-Full-Bleed-400x200.jpg)
![A close-up of Mariceli Alegria who's wearing a rainbow facemask with the printed words "Clinic Escort".](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/06/ABORTION_ESCORT-Full-Bleed-400x400.jpg)
Living Without Roe: How Can I Help?
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and with it, the constitutional right to an abortion. ...
![](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/06/HealthCare_Square-400x266.jpg)
![](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/06/HealthCare_Square-600x600.jpg)
Why We Use Inclusive Language to Talk About Abortion
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
By AC Facci
![People holding a rainbow flag banner reading "Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights" while marching at the 2022 San Francisco Pride parade of 2022.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/06/ABORTION-TALKS-Blog-400x267.jpg)
![People holding a rainbow flag banner reading "Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights" while marching at the 2022 San Francisco Pride parade of 2022.](https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2022/06/ABORTION-TALKS-Blog-400x400.jpg)