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Trump’s Three Year Campaign to Separate Families: The Muslim Ban
With the NO BAN Act, Congress has the opportunity to right the administration’s, and the Supreme Court’s, wrong, and prevent Trump from harming more communities.
“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.
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.
Iranian Americans Have Rights, Too—No Matter What’s Happening Abroad
Military action abroad does not justify discrimination at home.
Devin Nunes’ Cow Has a First Amendment Right to Call Rep. Nunes a ‘Treasonous Cowpoke’
You might think that Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), the Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, would be too busy to file baseless defamation lawsuits against anonymous Twitter accounts. But you’d be wrong.
The U.S. Government Tracked, Detained, and Interrogated Journalists. We’re Suing on Their Behalf.
No journalist should have to fear government interference for having the persistence, courage, and commitment to expose the truth.
Students Told They Would Be Better Off ‘If They Had Jesus in Their Life’
Four atheist students are suing their public school district for violating their religious freedom by forcing them to participate in school prayers and other religious activities.
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