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May 27, 2025

George Takei: How the Alien Enemies Act Paved the Way for the Incarceration of My Family

The actor and writer shares with the ACLU why he fears that, in Trump's America, history is repeating itself.
The actor and writer shares with the ACLU why he fears that, in Trump's America, history is repeating itself.
A collage of two photographs on a navy blue background—one black and white and one in color—depict American citizens of Japanese descent, including children, standing in line as they await relocation to internment camps during World War II.
A collage of two photographs on a navy blue background—one black and white and one in color—depict American citizens of Japanese descent, including children, standing in line as they await relocation to internment camps during World War II.
May 26, 2025

A Quiet Threat to Veterans’ Civil Rights

Harmful interpretations of the Veterans Judicial Review Act risk blocking veterans’ access to federal district courts. 
Harmful interpretations of the Veterans Judicial Review Act risk blocking veterans’ access to federal district courts. 
Participants in a Wilmington veterans day parade.
Participants in a Wilmington veterans day parade.
May 25, 2025

Five Years After George Floyd, the Fight for Police Accountability Isn't Over

As Donald Trump tries to limit efforts to combat police brutality, the ACLU’s Seven States Safety Campaign shows how communities are stepping up to demand justice.
As Donald Trump tries to limit efforts to combat police brutality, the ACLU’s Seven States Safety Campaign shows how communities are stepping up to demand justice.
A mural with the image of George Floyd ihas flowers and signs protesting his murder lay beneath it five years later.
A mural with the image of George Floyd ihas flowers and signs protesting his murder lay beneath it five years later.
May 23, 2025

For Undocumented Immigrants, Being ‘Good’ Is Not Good Enough

How fear, partisanship and discrimination are impacting one couple’s fight for immigration justice.
How fear, partisanship and discrimination are impacting one couple’s fight for immigration justice.
An animation of a married couple holding hands.
An animation of a married couple holding hands.
May 16, 2025

‘Devastated’ and ‘Hopeless.’ Researchers Speak Out on Funding Cuts

The National Institute of Health (NIH) abruptly cancelled millions of dollars in grants for research that it claims are related to “gender identity” or “diversity, equity and inclusion.” The ACLU sued.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) abruptly cancelled millions of dollars in grants for research that it claims are related to “gender identity” or “diversity, equity and inclusion.” The ACLU sued.
Exterior view of the main historic building of National Institutes of Health (NIH) inside Bethesda campus.
Exterior view of the main historic building of National Institutes of Health (NIH) inside Bethesda campus.
May 6, 2025

Voters Reject President Trump's Dystopian Plans for "Public Safety"

We’re on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions
We’re on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions
People attend a rally against the Trump administration's 90-day funding freeze and job cuts at health agencies in Washington, DC, hold up a large sign written in red, green and black on cardboard that reads " DON'T DEFUND THE FUTURE."
People attend a rally against the Trump administration's 90-day funding freeze and job cuts at health agencies in Washington, DC, hold up a large sign written in red, green and black on cardboard that reads " DON'T DEFUND THE FUTURE."