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Apr 25, 2024

In Kansas, the ACLU Is Challenging Anti-Trans Laws in Court, and by Building Community

LGBTQ+ Rights
Kansas has temporarily blocked trans people from accessing gender-affirming state IDs, and we’re fighting back.
Kansas has temporarily blocked trans people from accessing gender-affirming state IDs, and we’re fighting back.
A protestor holds a sign (with a white background and black letters) reading "TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS".
A protestor holds a sign (with a white background and black letters) reading "TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS".
Apr 21, 2024

Final ‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’ Regulations Were Released—And It’s Great News for Women

Women's Rights + Gender Equity
The landmark mandate is a heartening step forward for pregnant individuals — learn more about what it entails.
The landmark mandate is a heartening step forward for pregnant individuals — learn more about what it entails.
A pregnant worker on a computer at her desk.
A pregnant worker on a computer at her desk.
Apr 18, 2024

The Government Denies People Access to Asylum Because of Language Barriers. We're Fighting Back.

Immigrants' Rights
Language access problems plague every step of the asylum process, denying people with limited English proficiency their right to seek asylum.
Language access problems plague every step of the asylum process, denying people with limited English proficiency their right to seek asylum.
Asylum supporter holding up a sign reading " ASYLUM IS A HUMAN RIGHT".
Asylum supporter holding up a sign reading " ASYLUM IS A HUMAN RIGHT".
Apr 16, 2024

Our New 4/20 Merch and Ongoing Fight for Legalization

Criminal Justice
Check out our new 4/20 products designed to inform, inspire, and mobilize in the fight for marijuana legalization.
Check out our new 4/20 products designed to inform, inspire, and mobilize in the fight for marijuana legalization.
A collage-style image featuring new ACLU 420 products.
A collage-style image featuring new ACLU 420 products.
Apr 12, 2024

The CIA's Long and Dangerous History of Refusing to Answer Absurdly Obvious Questions

National Security
The implications of Connell v. CIA and how we’re holding the CIA accountable for its actions at the Guantánamo Bay military prison.
The implications of Connell v. CIA and how we’re holding the CIA accountable for its actions at the Guantánamo Bay military prison.
CIA logo on cracked wall.
CIA logo on cracked wall.
Apr 8, 2024

One Year Later, Hope for Humanity in Arizona Prisons

Prisoners' Rights
A year after being ordered to address negligent and abusive conditions, there are glimmers of change in Arizona prisons. But the work continues.
A year after being ordered to address negligent and abusive conditions, there are glimmers of change in Arizona prisons. But the work continues.
A row of prison doors.
A row of prison doors.