An Abortion Advocacy Movement for Everybody

The ACLU of Texas and partner organizations are creating a one-of-a-kind advocacy hub for reproductive freedom advocates in Texas — all we need is you.

Representatives of the Trust, Respect, Access Coalition, holding multicolored signs spelling out ABORTION=HEALTHCARE, gathered in the Texas Capitol Rotunda Thursday afternoon July 27, 2017 to voice their opposition to abortion legislation being...

Chad Wolf’s Desperate Attempt to Rewrite History

Recognizing that he’s in hot water, Chad Wolf, who was illegally appointed as head of DHS, wants us to forget about the administration's lawlessness.

Chad Wolf.

We’ve Filed 400 Legal Actions Against Trump

We promised that if Trump or his administration tried to implement unconstitutional policies, they would face the full firepower of the ACLU, our affiliates, and supporters. We meant it.

A collage of protest signs and legal filings.

Don’t Ban TikTok and WeChat

Selectively banning entire platforms violates the First Amendment and does little to protect our personal data from abuse.

TikTok loading on a smart phone screen.

The Black Women Behind the Ongoing Fight for Suffrage

The 19th Amendment inked women’s suffrage into American history, a culminating moment in an effort to win political power. But as the 100th anniversary of its ratification fast approaches, it’s essential to reflect on who the 19th Amendment excluded in practice if not on paper, and what the popular historical record of this movement leaves out.

Marchers carry their signs into Lincoln Park with the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial in the background.

Why The Fight for Paid Sick Leave is a Civil Rights Issue

As our nation grapples with its grievous legacy of racism, it is imperative to call out policies and practices that exacerbate inequality.

A protester in a car with a sign reading "Worker Health is Public Health" at a socially distanced protest.

“The Very Prescription is to Stay Home”: What it’s Like to be Evicted During a Global Pandemic

Tens of millions of people could lose their ability to shelter in place and to practice sufficient hygiene as the nation approaches what’s expected to be a second wave of COVID-19 infections.

Tiana Caldwell.

The U.S. Postal Service Was Never a Business. Stop Treating it Like One.

Congress should do everything in its power to ensure the U.S. Postal Service remains vibrant and strong.

Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility.

Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security. Its Tactics are Fearsome.

The very premise of a "homeland security" bureaucracy is chilling. It's a loaded weapon that sits on the proverbial coffee table in the Oval Office.

Federal SRT officers shoot less-lethal munitions at protesters.