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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma

After years of working collaboratively with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, we are proud to announce the end of indefinite solitary confinement for the vast majority of people incarcerated with death sentences in Oklahoma.

By Travis Handler

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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’.

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Apr 08, 2022

You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border

In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.

A flag sits just north of a new section of the US-Mexico border structure
Apr 07, 2022

Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.

A Native American student is wearing an eagle feather to his high school graduation.
Apr 05, 2022

Four Ways the TSA Is Making Flying Easier for Transgender People

A series of changes from the TSA should make security screenings easier for transgender people traveling in airports and reduce invasive pat-downs.

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Mar 29, 2022

Title 42 Isn’t Supported By Science — The CDC Must End it Now

Mass expulsions to danger fly in the face of American values and U.S. legal commitments.

A pair of migrant families at the border wall between the United States and Mexico.