Trump’s Attack on the Department of Education, Explained

The Trump administration just put millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk by closing key Department of Education offices and firing half of its workforce.

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Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities, Explained

The Trump administration has issued a number of directives affecting federal employees with disabilities, but laws protecting these workers remain.

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Justice Archives: Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs

Historian Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs discusses the importance of learning, sharing, defending, and preserving Black history, amid ongoing efforts to censor it.

By Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Daniel Oliveras de Ita

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DeSantis Represents a Clear and Present Danger to Black Floridians

He’s trying to gaslight us about the state’s lingering pattern of discrimination.

By Barrington Salmon

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DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies…

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'We Have to Reclaim Race and Racism'

As a former teacher, the ACLU’s Leah Watson has seen first-hand how beneficial an inclusive education can be. Today, she’s fighting attempts to deprive students of their right to learn.

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Where Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Nominee Harmeet Dhillon Stands on Civil Liberties

The ACLU has more than 100 years’ experience holding power accountable. As President Donald Trump rolls out his key nominations, we analyze how his nominee for assistant attorney general for civil rights will impact civil liberties.

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Medicaid is a Lifeline for People with Disabilities. Congress Must Act to Save It.

Congress is gearing up to cut hundreds of billions in funding for Medicaid. It’s happening right under our noses, and our rights depend on our ability to stop it.

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The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.

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