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Aug 28, 2020

100 Years and Counting: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage Continues

Kristen Lee, Former Senior Policy Analyst, ACLU

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Kristen Lee, Former Senior Policy Analyst, ACLU

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Demonstrators in period clothing with signs advocating for women's suffrage.
Demonstrators in period clothing with signs advocating for women's suffrage.
Aug 27, 2020

4 Quotes from Gavin Grimm’s Latest Victory

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday ruled in favor of American Civil Liberties Union client Gavin Grimm, deciding that restroom policies segregating transgender students...

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday ruled in favor of American Civil Liberties Union client Gavin Grimm, deciding that restroom policies segregating transgender students...

Gavin Grimm.
Gavin Grimm.
Aug 25, 2020

Hundreds of Thousands of People in Limbo as They Wait for Justice

Manar Waheed, Senior Legislative and Advocacy Counsel, ACLU

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Manar Waheed, Senior Legislative and Advocacy Counsel, ACLU

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Supporters of temporary protected status immigrants hold signs and cheer at a rally in support of a program that lets immigrants live and work legally in the United States.
Supporters of temporary protected status immigrants hold signs and cheer at a rally in support of a program that lets immigrants live and work legally in the United States.
Aug 24, 2020

What’s it Like to be in Immigration Lockup During a Pandemic?

In the 1980s, fewer than 2,000 people were locked up in an immigration detention facility on an average day in America. 

Since then,...

In the 1980s, fewer than 2,000 people were locked up in an immigration detention facility on an average day in America. 

Since then,...

Collage of seven immigrants who share their experiences of being detained during the COVID-19 crisis.
Collage of seven immigrants who share their experiences of being detained during the COVID-19 crisis.
Aug 19, 2020

Stop the Police Surveillance State Too

Chad Marlow, Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU

Gillian...

Chad Marlow, Senior Policy Counsel, ACLU

Gillian...

Close up of a camera lens.
Close up of a camera lens.
Aug 18, 2020

The Democratic Platform Heads in Right Direction on Criminal Justice, but Still Misses the Moment

Udi Ofer, Former Director, Justice Division, ACLU National Political and Advocacy Department ...

Udi Ofer, Former Director, Justice Division, ACLU National Political and Advocacy Department ...

The set in Los Angeles during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. "We the People" can be read on the monitor.
The set in Los Angeles during the first night of the Democratic National Convention. "We the People" can be read on the monitor.