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Apr 26, 2022

ICE Program Foments Abuse, Hatred, and Fear — and Makes Us All Less Safe

A new ACLU report on the 287(g) program’s harmful partnerships with local sheriffs reveals racist abuses and no accountability.
A new ACLU report on the 287(g) program’s harmful partnerships with local sheriffs reveals racist abuses and no accountability.
The back of a police vest reads "Police ICE"
The back of a police vest reads "Police ICE"
Apr 25, 2022

Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here’s What's at Stake.

The Biden administration should be empowered to reject Trump-era policies and adopt those it believes are in the public interest.
The Biden administration should be empowered to reject Trump-era policies and adopt those it believes are in the public interest.
A migrant leans on a fence of the Gateway International Bridge that connects downtown Matamoros, Mexico with Brownsville, Texas.
A migrant leans on a fence of the Gateway International Bridge that connects downtown Matamoros, Mexico with Brownsville, Texas.
Apr 25, 2022

The Supreme Court Must Protect Students From School-Sponsored Prayer | American Civil Liberties Union

The court will hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District on Monday, April 25.
The court will hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District on Monday, April 25.
The front of the Supreme Court, as a few people are walking up and down its stairs, on a sunny day in 2012.
The front of the Supreme Court, as a few people are walking up and down its stairs, on a sunny day in 2012.
Apr 18, 2022

A Student’s Journey: Fighting for Education Rights While in Prison

Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
Following a landmark settlement, plaintiff Brian Y. describes his role in the fight to ensure access to special education in New Jersey prisons.
A stack of books behind a chain-link fence.
A stack of books behind a chain-link fence.
Apr 12, 2022

How Ending Legacy Admissions Can Help Achieve Greater Education Equity

Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
Considering “legacy status” contributes to long-standing disparities and inequality in higher education.
Green tinted picture of students walking on a college campus.
Green tinted picture of students walking on a college campus.
Apr 11, 2022

10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read

Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU Banned Book Club Reading List’.
Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU Banned Book Club Reading List’.
An ACLU bookmark sticking out of a book.
An ACLU bookmark sticking out of a book.