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Defending Our Vote
Defending Our VotePoliticians are busy sowing confusion, fear, and doubt in our elections — you have the power to stop them and safeguard our democracy.
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Your 2026 Midterm Voting Questions Answered
Your 2026 Midterm Voting Questions AnsweredIs voting by mail still safe? Can the president cancel an election? ACLU experts answer your questions about voting in the 2026 midterms.
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The People v. Agents of Chaos and Cruelty
The People v. Agents of Chaos and CrueltyFederal law enforcement have abused and terrorized countless people. We must demand justice for their victims.
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Get the Flock Out
Get the Flock OutNo Flock. No ALPRs. No exceptions. No excuses. Get these creepy cameras out of our communities now.
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The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
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Learn about what's happening across the most pressing civil liberties issues of our time, and what you can do.
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice.
Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety.
Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
News and Commentary
Your Questions Answered: How the ACLU Is Safeguarding the 2026 Midterms
Your Questions Answered: How the ACLU Is Safeguarding the 2026 MidtermsPresident Trump and his allies are trying to interfere with the 2026 midterm elections. Here’s what that means for your vote, and how the ACLU is fighting back to ensure power remains where it belongs — in the hands of voters.
NIH Censors Crucial Research in Alzheimer's, Kidney Disease, and More, Researchers Share
NIH Censors Crucial Research in Alzheimer's, Kidney Disease, and More, Researchers ShareNIH is targeting and terminating grants for research studies that it thinks will communicate disfavored viewpoints on diversity, gender identity, climate change, and more, violating First Amendment rights and threatening the future of public health.
Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'
Meet the Hosts: ACLU Launches New Podcast 'Let the Record Show'Hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Matthew Beat give a glimpse into the ACLU’s new podcast covering some of the most influential court cases in history.
