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Mar 19, 2025

2025 Legislative Mid-session Review

As we reach the halfway point of this year’s legislative session, we continue to see the same relentless attacks on civil rights and liberties that have defined past years.

By Cindy Nguyen

As we reach the halfway point of this year’s legislative session, we continue to see the same relentless attacks on civil rights and liberties that have defined past years.

By Cindy Nguyen
mid-session review
mid-session review
Mar 14, 2025

Trump’s Attack on the Department of Education, Explained

The Trump administration just put millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk by closing key Department of Education offices and firing half of its workforce.
The Trump administration just put millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk by closing key Department of Education offices and firing half of its workforce.
The exterior of the the Education Department (ED) headquarters in Washington, DC.
The exterior of the the Education Department (ED) headquarters in Washington, DC.
Mar 12, 2025

Reflecting Back on Over 60 Years as the ACLU of Oklahoma

For over six decades, the ACLU of Oklahoma has been a steadfast guardian of civil liberties, championing the rights of individuals against discrimination and injustice.

By Tamya Cox-Touré

For over six decades, the ACLU of Oklahoma has been a steadfast guardian of civil liberties, championing the rights of individuals against discrimination and injustice.

By Tamya Cox-Touré
American Civil Liberties Union
American Civil Liberties Union
Mar 7, 2025

Singled Out for Speaking Up: How UCSC Seized My Digital Life After I Joined a Lawsuit Against Them

A student is suing UC Santa Cruz to challenge the unconstitutional search and seizure of her phone in retaliation for her participation in a pro-Palestine, anti-war protest last spring.
A student is suing UC Santa Cruz to challenge the unconstitutional search and seizure of her phone in retaliation for her participation in a pro-Palestine, anti-war protest last spring.
A photo of a someone scrolling on a smartphone.
A photo of a someone scrolling on a smartphone.
Feb 27, 2025

DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…
Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".
Feb 27, 2025

'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'

As a former teacher, the ACLU’s Leah Watson has seen first-hand how beneficial an inclusive education can be. Today, she’s fighting attempts to deprive students of their right to learn.
As a former teacher, the ACLU’s Leah Watson has seen first-hand how beneficial an inclusive education can be. Today, she’s fighting attempts to deprive students of their right to learn.
A smiling Leah Watson (a black woman wearing glasses, black business attire and a pin on her left shoulder stands next to a woman wearing a white flower dress wearing glasses and black) gathers for a picture with colleagues.
A smiling Leah Watson (a black woman wearing glasses, black business attire and a pin on her left shoulder stands next to a woman wearing a white flower dress wearing glasses and black) gathers for a picture with colleagues.