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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.
By Íøºì±¬ÁÏ
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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At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Detroit’s Activist Roots - Engaging Communities in the Fight for Justice
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, 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, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...


State Legislatures Need to Block Creation of Nightmarish National Identity System
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has issued legislative recommendations on protecting privacy and accessibility when creating digital IDs.
By Jay Stanley
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has issued legislative recommendations on protecting privacy and accessibility when creating digital IDs.
By Jay Stanley


Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital
For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today,...
By Camille Squires
For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today,...
By Camille Squires


Three Ways the Media Introduces Bias to the Immigration Debate
Ahead of the election, we examined how political ads and news media stories depict the immigration debate as more negative than it may be.
By Anu Joshi
Ahead of the election, we examined how political ads and news media stories depict the immigration debate as more negative than it may be.
By Anu Joshi


W. Kamau Bell and Michigan's Top Rap Stars Get Down for Voting Rights
At the last stop on the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ's Know Your Rights Bus Tour, a live podcast taping with the comedian W. Kamau Bell and a rap concert featuring Danny...
By Madeleine Wren, Aaron Madrid Aksoz
At the last stop on the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ's Know Your Rights Bus Tour, a live podcast taping with the comedian W. Kamau Bell and a rap concert featuring Danny...
By Madeleine Wren, Aaron Madrid Aksoz


At Liberty Live with W. Kamau Bell: Know Your Rights Bus Tour Philly
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, 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, from his Substack Who’s With Me, or from...


The Drag Queens Helping You Vote
On tour with the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s Know Your Rights bus tour, drag queens and other artists from Philadelphia and Detroit helped audiences test their...
By Hanna Stolzer
On tour with the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s Know Your Rights bus tour, drag queens and other artists from Philadelphia and Detroit helped audiences test their...
By Hanna Stolzer


How Border Policing Harms Undocumented People Seeking Abortion Care
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s latest report outlines how interior immigration checkpoints and anti-immigrant state policing trap noncitizens trying to leave Texas...
By Sarah Mehta, Blair Wallace
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s latest report outlines how interior immigration checkpoints and anti-immigrant state policing trap noncitizens trying to leave Texas...
By Sarah Mehta, Blair Wallace


Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Bus Tour Brings Banned Books to Georgia
Content creator Jameelah Jones and author Seema Yasmin joined the first stop on the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s Know Your Rights Bus Tour to discuss how your vote...
By Sam Herrera
Content creator Jameelah Jones and author Seema Yasmin joined the first stop on the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ’s Know Your Rights Bus Tour to discuss how your vote...
By Sam Herrera


Know Your Rights Game Show: Home Edition!
How well do you know your rights? Test your knowledge when you play the online version of our Bus Tour’s Know Your Rights Game Show quiz.
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How well do you know your rights? Test your knowledge when you play the online version of our Bus Tour’s Know Your Rights Game Show quiz.
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