News & Commentary

Companies and legislators are using misleading test scores to justify the expansion of facial recognition into our communities. That flawed approach understates the threat this dangerous technology poses to civil rights.

Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.

Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to privacy — now we need to ban all reverse warrants.

Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps to provide communities across the country with access to the internet, but the program is likely to run out of funding in April 2024. The ACLU is urging Congress to support the program.

Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.

U.N. experts say the method is likely to constitute torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.

A class-action lawsuit challenges the permanent exclusion of people with felony convictions from serving on juries.

Specialized units give police too much power, leading to abuse and violence. If we want to keep people safe from both crime and police violence, we need to build something better.