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Apr 5, 2024

The Supreme Court Will Soon Determine Whether Cities Can Punish People for Sleeping in Public When They Have Nowhere Else to Go

Criminal Justice
Read our Q&A with Scout Katovich, staff attorney at the Trone Center for Justice and Equality, on the stakes of Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Read our Q&A with Scout Katovich, staff attorney at the Trone Center for Justice and Equality, on the stakes of Grants Pass v. Johnson.
The exterior of the Supreme Court.
The exterior of the Supreme Court.
Mar 28, 2024

Quiz: State Legislation and the Part You Play

The laws passed in your state crucially affect your civil liberties — but you can influence this legislative process at the polls.
The laws passed in your state crucially affect your civil liberties — but you can influence this legislative process at the polls.
A graphic featuring a map of the United States and different voting and legislative motifs.
A graphic featuring a map of the United States and different voting and legislative motifs.
Mar 27, 2024

Remembering Candace Dunn Morgan (1942 — 2023)

Free Speech

As Women’s History month draws to a close, we want to take a moment to remember Candance Dunn Morgan, a woman who left an indelible mark on the ACLU of Oregon. Candy was a long-time ACLU board member who...

As Women’s History month draws to a close, we want to take a moment to remember Candance Dunn Morgan, a woman who left an indelible mark on the ACLU of Oregon. Candy was a long-time ACLU board member who...

A black and white photo of Candace against a book page background with pressed flowers. A banner at the top reads: "In Memory of Candance Dunn Morgan, librarian, ACLU supporter, advocate"
A black and white photo of Candace against a book page background with pressed flowers. A banner at the top reads: "In Memory of Candance Dunn Morgan, librarian, ACLU supporter, advocate"
Mar 26, 2024

How We're Fighting for Gender Equity Nationwide

Women's Rights + Gender Equity
Here is a look at how we are challenging discriminatory gender policies nationwide
Here is a look at how we are challenging discriminatory gender policies nationwide
A sign reading "WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS" is held high by women's rights advocates.
A sign reading "WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS" is held high by women's rights advocates.
Mar 22, 2024

State Legislative Sessions: How They Impact Your Rights

Many state legislative sessions are underway right now — learn more about this crucial political process and how it can bolster or reduce your rights.
Many state legislative sessions are underway right now — learn more about this crucial political process and how it can bolster or reduce your rights.
Individuals in a group holding ACLU-branded signs saying "We the People," and "You Can't Legislate Away Our Existence."
Individuals in a group holding ACLU-branded signs saying "We the People," and "You Can't Legislate Away Our Existence."
Mar 18, 2024

Fighting Back Against Discriminatory Laws That Impact People Living with HIV

LGBTQ+ Rights
The ACLU is challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes HIV status. This law unfairly prevents people from securing employment and housing.
The ACLU is challenging a Tennessee law that criminalizes HIV status. This law unfairly prevents people from securing employment and housing.
A demonstrator, leaning against a light blue car and with their face hidden holds a sign reading "HIV IS NOT A CRIME".
A demonstrator, leaning against a light blue car and with their face hidden holds a sign reading "HIV IS NOT A CRIME".