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In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.

An ACLU investigation illustrates how law enforcement failed to protect protesters and amplified tensions on August 25, 2020.

In June 2021, the Biden administration ended former President Donald Trump’s unlawful “Remain in Mexico” policy. The ACLU had fought this disgraceful policy from its inception. Here in Florida, we sued the federal government on behalf of Cuban and Central American  asylum seekers who were impacted by its sloppy implementation.  We were successful in having them brought to Florida and to safety, without delay, to seek asylum, consistent with our country’s decades-long commitment to this fundamental legal norm. They are now part of our community. Unfortunately, on Aug. 25, the Supreme Court ordered the federal government to restart the program while courts review the procedures that led to its termination.

On At Liberty, we reflect on what justice for victims and survivors would look like, and how to ensure the government never uses these inhumane tactics again.

As communities grapple with violent crime, calls for more police have increased. Here's why policing isn't the solution to violence, and some viable alternatives.

To support our students, Congress must pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.

The tech giant’s latest proposal paves the way for even more intrusions on privacy and abuses of power.

A new investigation points to yet another problematic outcome of the technology’s use and the company’s lack of transparency.

A Colorado man can sue the officer who revoked his parole for not attending worship services, a federal court ruled.