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Jun 6, 2025

13 “Woke” Books Banned in DOD Schools

The Department of Defense has banned more than 500 titles from its military schools, alleging the books promote “woke” ideologies about race, gender, sex and sexuality.
The Department of Defense has banned more than 500 titles from its military schools, alleging the books promote “woke” ideologies about race, gender, sex and sexuality.
A bookshelf.
A bookshelf.
Jun 6, 2025

From Day One, Trump's Immigration Agenda Has Grown More Extreme

Trump has sought every way to terrorize entire communities in a hunt for our immigrant neighbors that will put all of our civil liberties in danger. As the ACLU prepares for the fight ahead, we offer three key...
Trump has sought every way to terrorize entire communities in a hunt for our immigrant neighbors that will put all of our civil liberties in danger. As the ACLU prepares for the fight ahead, we offer three key...
Two signs are held up during the May Day March In Manhattan, New York on May 1, 2025. The largest of the signs is in the foreground and reads"We Are a Nation of Immigrants," while the smaller in the background reads, " WE ARE ALL (EXCEPT NATIVE...
Two signs are held up during the May Day March In Manhattan, New York on May 1, 2025. The largest of the signs is in the foreground and reads"We Are a Nation of Immigrants," while the smaller in the background reads, " WE ARE ALL (EXCEPT NATIVE...
May 28, 2025

The Supreme Court Cases to Watch

This term, the court will issue decisions impacting immigration, free speech, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.
This term, the court will issue decisions impacting immigration, free speech, religious liberty, LGBTQ rights and voting rights.
An exterior shot of the Supreme Court of the United States building.
An exterior shot of the Supreme Court of the United States building.
May 23, 2025

For Undocumented Immigrants, Being ‘Good’ Is Not Good Enough

How fear, partisanship and discrimination are impacting one couple’s fight for immigration justice.
How fear, partisanship and discrimination are impacting one couple’s fight for immigration justice.
An animation of a married couple holding hands.
An animation of a married couple holding hands.
May 16, 2025

‘Devastated’ and ‘Hopeless.’ Researchers Speak Out on Funding Cuts

The National Institute of Health (NIH) abruptly cancelled millions of dollars in grants for research that it claims are related to “gender identity” or “diversity, equity and inclusion.” The ACLU sued.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) abruptly cancelled millions of dollars in grants for research that it claims are related to “gender identity” or “diversity, equity and inclusion.” The ACLU sued.
Exterior view of the main historic building of National Institutes of Health (NIH) inside Bethesda campus.
Exterior view of the main historic building of National Institutes of Health (NIH) inside Bethesda campus.
May 6, 2025

Voters Reject President Trump's Dystopian Plans for "Public Safety"

We’re on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions. Voters want improved access to mental-health care, addiction treatment, economic opportunities, and more.
We’re on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions. Voters want improved access to mental-health care, addiction treatment, economic opportunities, and more.
People attend a rally against the Trump administration's 90-day funding freeze and job cuts at health agencies in Washington, DC, hold up a large sign written in red, green and black on cardboard that reads " DON'T DEFUND THE FUTURE."
People attend a rally against the Trump administration's 90-day funding freeze and job cuts at health agencies in Washington, DC, hold up a large sign written in red, green and black on cardboard that reads " DON'T DEFUND THE FUTURE."