News & Commentary

Jul 16, 2025

Meet the Moment: Defending Democracy Through Legal Observation

Hear from a legal observer about how they're taking part in the growing, organized movement against the Trump administration’s policies.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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Jul 07, 2025

Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket.

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Jun 26, 2025

Photos: Protest Ready GA

Check out some photos from the virtual launch of Protest Ready GA, a sign-making party, and the "No Kings Rally" in Atlanta.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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Jun 18, 2025

ACLU, Lambda Legal Respond to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti

Read more about the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, made on June 18. 2025.

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Jun 11, 2025

Signs and Solidarity: Georgians Are Standing Against Trump’s Abuses

Our sign-making party was part of the launch for Protest Ready GA, and also served as preparation for the “No Kings” rally in Atlanta on Saturday.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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Jun 06, 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.

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Jun 06, 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 areas to watch.

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.

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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.

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