We believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
"There's not a few rotten apples," one protester told At Liberty this week. "The tree is rotten from the roots up."
Together with our partners and allies, the ACLU is working to bring an end to our country’s long nightmare with police violence.
The government should not escalate the tension, fear, and pain we’re seeing and feeling across the country.
Minneapolis police conducted a racial terror lynching of George Floyd in broad daylight. President Trump’s reaction tells you all you need to know about his commitment to seriously address racism in America.
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate LGBTQ+ youth and young people doing the work to fight for liberation in our country.
Over the last several days, protesters have gathered to demand justice for George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor and countless other Black people who have been killed by police.