News & Commentary about Civil Liberties

The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

Donald Trump walks through the Crypt at the U.S. Capitol building.

Nov 7, 2024

Donald Trump Will Return to the White House in January. The ACLU is Ready.

Nov 6, 2024

We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.

Nov 1, 2024

We're Fighting For Our Freedoms -- No Matter Who is President

A graphic that says know your rights bus tour with question marks around the text.

Sep 16, 2024

Know Your Rights Game Show: Home Edition!

A graphic featuring a crowd of people demonstrating and the Preamble to the United States Constitution.

Aug 29, 2024

Project 2025 Promises to Harm Our Communities and Turn Presidents Into Kings. We Won’t Stand for It.

A graphic featuring Harris and imagery pertaining to surveillance.

Aug 28, 2024

Why Kamala Harris Must Break the Cycle of Unlawful and Abusive Government Surveillance

A checkered graphic featuring different images pertaining to the president, the Supreme Court, and royalty.

Jul 12, 2024

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About America’s History Of Rejecting Kings?

A graphic featuring Trump and imagery pertaining to surveillance and first amendment rights.

Jul 11, 2024

How Trump's Proposed Radical Expansion of Executive Power Will Impact Our Freedoms

Ex-President and convicted felon Donald Trump speaks at an event in Washington, DC, June 22, 2024.

Jul 10, 2024

Supreme Court Term Ends with Win for Trump, First Amendment Rights

Washington DC USA - July 1, 2024 - Reporters run paper copies of the Supreme Court decision to network anchors and analysts for live TV reports.

Jul 8, 2024

The Supreme Court Ruled, What Now?