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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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The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.
The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.
By Gillian Branstetter
The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.
By Gillian Branstetter
What Kamala Harris Must Do to End Abuse in the Criminal Legal System
As a former prosecutor, Harris should understand that the executive branch has tremendous power to work to end mass incarceration, abolish the...
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As a former prosecutor, Harris should understand that the executive branch has tremendous power to work to end mass incarceration, abolish the...
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Project 2025 Promises to Harm Our Communities and Turn Presidents Into Kings. We Won’t Stand for It.
Anyone who cares about the people, should also care about the dire impact that the Trump-backed Project 2025 will have on our civil liberties and...
By Mike Zamore
Anyone who cares about the people, should also care about the dire impact that the Trump-backed Project 2025 will have on our civil liberties and...
By Mike Zamore
Why Kamala Harris Must Break the Cycle of Unlawful and Abusive Government Surveillance
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is calling on a Harris-Walz Administration to halt civil liberties harms caused by the government’s spying on and discriminating against...
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The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ is calling on a Harris-Walz Administration to halt civil liberties harms caused by the government’s spying on and discriminating against...
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How a Harris Administration Could Chart a New Course for Immigration Reform
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ urges a potential Harris-Walz administration to deliver on its campaign promise to create a clear pathway to citizenship for longtime...
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The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ urges a potential Harris-Walz administration to deliver on its campaign promise to create a clear pathway to citizenship for longtime...
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How Kamala Harris Can Be a Pro-Voting Rights President
The vice president’s record on increasing voter access for marginalized communities and pushing back against discriminatory voting laws indicates...
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The vice president’s record on increasing voter access for marginalized communities and pushing back against discriminatory voting laws indicates...
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Why a Harris Presidency Promises Hope for LGBTQ Rights
The Biden-Harris administration’s record of improving protections for LGBTQ people suggests that Kamala Harris would be a champion for the...
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The Biden-Harris administration’s record of improving protections for LGBTQ people suggests that Kamala Harris would be a champion for the...
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High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win
We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
By Elisabeth Snyder, Allison Swann
We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
By Elisabeth Snyder, Allison Swann
How Kamala Harris Can Secure Federal Abortion Protection Once and For All
The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ lays out our roadmap for protecting abortion access and advocating for improved reproductive health care protections under a potential...
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The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ lays out our roadmap for protecting abortion access and advocating for improved reproductive health care protections under a potential...
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How Sue Bird Is Supercharging Women's Sports
This Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being...
This Friday, July 26, the summer Olympics will kick off in Paris, France. From the athletes and storylines, to dreams being made and records being...
