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Mar 9, 2023

Judy Heumann's Legacy Lives On

The disability rights pioneer passed away on March 4. Her work inspired a generation of activists.
The disability rights pioneer passed away on March 4. Her work inspired a generation of activists.
Judy Heumann, center wheelchair, is sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Service by Judge Gail Bereola, left, on June 29, 1993. Standing at left is Berkeley Mayor Loni Hancock with sign language interpreter...
Judy Heumann, center wheelchair, is sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Service by Judge Gail Bereola, left, on June 29, 1993. Standing at left is Berkeley Mayor Loni Hancock with sign language interpreter...
Mar 9, 2023

The Women Who Made ACLU History

From our early feminist founders to trailblazing clients and lawyers, the ACLU’s history has been entwined with women’s rights since the very beginning.
From our early feminist founders to trailblazing clients and lawyers, the ACLU’s history has been entwined with women’s rights since the very beginning.
A photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
A photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Mar 7, 2023

Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive Order

On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
President Joe Biden speaks near the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., Sunday, March 5, 2023, to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
President Joe Biden speaks near the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., Sunday, March 5, 2023, to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Feb 28, 2023

Criminalizing Abortion Care is Wrong, and We’re Fighting Back

Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters, and patients
Combining our expertise in criminal defense and reproductive freedom, a new initiative will provide a zealous defense for providers, supporters, and patients
Three demonstrators holding pro-abortion signage.
Three demonstrators holding pro-abortion signage.
Feb 28, 2023

Crossing the Bridge Together: The Fight for Voting Rights Marches On

Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
Ensuring access to the ballot for Black voters is a community-led, daily pursuit.
Demonstrators including Vice President Kamala Harris march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" on Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Demonstrators including Vice President Kamala Harris march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" on Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Feb 23, 2023

Texas’ Attempt to Tear Parents and Trans Youth Apart, One Year Later

As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
As our fight to keep families together continues in court, the persecution of transgender youth in Texas continues.
A protest sign reading "Protect Trans Kids."
A protest sign reading "Protect Trans Kids."