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Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Explained
Yesterday, Trump signed an executive order intended to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that’s clearly unconstitutional.
By Cody Wofsy, Hannah Schoen Steinberg
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, ExplainedPodcast
The ABCs of Free Speech with Emerson Sykes
It’s because of the First Amendment that we have a right to protest abuses of power, advocate for our neighbors, and defend our privacy. But what does the U.S. Constitution actually say about...
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Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has served as counsel or filed amicus briefs in more than half of the cases that the Supreme Court will decide today.
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Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.
By Gillian Branstetter
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet
In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the court will hear arguments about whether a law that requires age-verification before accessing sexual speech online is constitutional. We are in court to protect free speech on and offline.
By Vera Eidelman, Sam LaFrance
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the InternetPodcast
The ABCs of Free Speech with Emerson Sykes
It’s because of the First Amendment that we have a right to protest abuses of power, advocate for our neighbors, and defend our privacy. But what does the U.S. Constitution actually say about...
Press Releases
Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
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We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.
During the first Donald Trump administration, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
During the first Donald Trump administration, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
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On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
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There’s Always Room For Joy: Padma Lakshmi, Punkie Johnson and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...
This Election Day, States Lead the Fight for Reproductive Freedom
We spoke to Íøºì±¬ÁÏ affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when...
By Lisa Francois
We spoke to Íøºì±¬ÁÏ affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when...
By Lisa Francois
We're Fighting For Our Freedoms -- No Matter Who is President
How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.
By Naureen Shah, Nahal Zamani
How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.
By Naureen Shah, Nahal Zamani
Tom Morello: Riffs and Resistance
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
How Trump is Using the Alien Enemies Act to Deport Millions
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens. Now Trump is attempting to abuse that authority to...
By Naureen Shah
The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 was used to justify World War II-era internment of noncitizens. Now Trump is attempting to abuse that authority to...
By Naureen Shah
DHS Focus on "Soft Targets" Risks Out-of-Control Surveillance
AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.
By Jay Stanley
AI surveillance of public places risks subjecting everyday spaces to airport-level security that heightens the risk of discrimination.
By Jay Stanley
Three Ways the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is Protecting Our Right Vote
Less than two weeks before Election Day, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is in the courts and in communities fighting for increased access to the ballot for all eligible...
By Ella Wiley
Less than two weeks before Election Day, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is in the courts and in communities fighting for increased access to the ballot for all eligible...
By Ella Wiley
Why the Abortion Rights Fight is Íøºì±¬ÁÏ More Than Just Who Wins the White House
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ examines the down-ballot races, ballot initiatives and state supreme court races impact on the future of abortion access in key states.
By Deirdre Schifeling
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ examines the down-ballot races, ballot initiatives and state supreme court races impact on the future of abortion access in key states.
By Deirdre Schifeling
