On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power

As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our community must be stopped.

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Donald Trump Will Return to the White House in January. The ACLU is Ready.

Starting in 2016, the ACLU filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re ready to return to the courts and Congress to fight for our civil liberties.

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How the ACLU Will Fight Four More Years of Trump

During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage is an Act of Resistance

Amidst the onslaught of attacks and infringements on our rights, both Latinos and LGBTQ+ folks, I find solidarity in spaces that embrace both of our identities.

By Dariel Gomez

Collage of seven immigrants who share their experiences of being detained during the COVID-19 crisis.

Why the Fight for Trans Rights Never Gets Easier – or Less Vital

For decades the trans community has successfully fought partisan politicians who attempt to discriminate against or endanger their lives. Today, facing new challenges to gender-affirming care, the never-ending battle for trans rights has become even more fraught.

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The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.

The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ACLU against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.

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Project 2025 Offers Dystopian View of America

The ACLU is fighting back against this extremist proposal by the Heritage Foundation.

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Why a Harris Presidency Promises Hope for LGBTQ Rights

The Biden-Harris administration’s record of improving protections for LGBTQ people suggests that Kamala Harris would be a champion for the community if elected.

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55 Years After Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures

The ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence and discrimination continues to target sexual and gender minorities.

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