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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Donald Trump's unbound corruption and authoritarianism will require more than just ordinary checks and balances.