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In Latest Encryption Battle with Apple, Justice Department Still Wrong
Law enforcement does not have the authority to commandeer third parties into becoming its undercover agents or hackers.
Amendment 4 is Still on the Line. Here’s What’s New.
The right to vote should never come with a price tag. As we go back to court, we're confident the Eleventh Circuit will agree.
47 Years Later, We’re Fighting to Make Roe a Reality Everywhere
As we commemorate the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case, the fight for abortion access continues. Here's how it will play out in 2020.
CBP Deported an Iranian Student With Valid Visa, Defying Court Order
In the United States, nobody is above the law — not even CBP. We will continue to fight in legislatures, in courtrooms, and on the streets to hold CPB accountable for its deplorable and illegal behavior.
“Fight of the Century” Looks at 100 Years of Landmark ACLU Cases
The passage below is an excerpt from the new book, "Fight of the Century," edited by Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon, with essays from some of our favorite contemporary authors, including Jesmyn Ward, Dave Eggers, Meg Wolitzer, Neil Gaiman, Sergio De La Pava, and so many more.
2019 Proved We Can Stop Face Recognition Surveillance
Congress can — and must — make 2020 the year we rein this technology in once and for all.
The White House’s Dangerously Expansive Views on Trump’s Powers That You Can’t See
Congress must intervene to reform the FOIA exemptions on behalf of the public. Such amendments would be timely because as the Ukraine scandal shows, the president's attempts to usurp Congress's power of the purse and the broader problem of "secret law" are both ongoing issues.
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