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From the Death Penalty to Marijuana, Clemency is a Tool For Justice
Granting clemency to broad categories of people is a first step toward correcting injustice in our criminal legal system.
10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022
Whether we're fighting for voting rights or reproductive rights, the ACLU shows up to fight for everyone’s rights and freedoms nationwide.
The Child Welfare System Needs an Overhaul
I thought I would help families by working in the foster care system. Instead I found a system that was quick to separate children from their parents because they were living in poverty.
Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy
North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.
What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform
Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
Why the ACLU Supports the Electoral Count Reform Act
As we approach the second anniversary of January 6, Congress must address the vulnerabilities in our election certification process.
I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.
Gender-affirming care helped my son become the happy, healthy, confident guy he is today.
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