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Aug 4, 2017

Five Years after the Wisconsin Sikh Temple Tragedy, Much Work Remains to Protect Religious Freedom

The ACLU stands in solidarity with every faith community that has been targeted by hate. Enough is enough.

On the morning of August 5, 2012, Sikh community members in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gathered...

By aclutn

The ACLU stands in solidarity with every faith community that has been targeted by hate. Enough is enough.

On the morning of August 5, 2012, Sikh community members in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gathered...

By aclutn
Aug 3, 2017

50 Years Ago, All Americans Won the Right to Vote. Today That Right Is Under Attack.

On the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we must struggle to make sure everyone who wants to vote can vote.

On the shoulders of my grandfather Dilmus Agnew, my...

By aclutn

On the anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we must struggle to make sure everyone who wants to vote can vote.

On the shoulders of my grandfather Dilmus Agnew, my...

By aclutn
Aug 3, 2017

Believe It or Not: It’s Been a Good Week for Reproductive Rights

Across America, courts are blocking ridiculous abortion restrictions while expanding access to care.

There is plenty of disturbing news these days about the attempts to roll back...

By aclutn

Across America, courts are blocking ridiculous abortion restrictions while expanding access to care.

There is plenty of disturbing news these days about the attempts to roll back...

By aclutn
Aug 3, 2017

How the People of Maricopa County Brought Down ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’

The downfall of Sheriff Joe should be a warning to policy makers who want to turn police officers into immigration agents.

Almost 10 years ago, Manuel de Jesus Ortega Melendres filed a lawsuit...

By aclutn

The downfall of Sheriff Joe should be a warning to policy makers who want to turn police officers into immigration agents.

Almost 10 years ago, Manuel de Jesus Ortega Melendres filed a lawsuit...

By aclutn
Aug 3, 2017

I Won the Lottery to Come to America. Now My Family and I May Have to Abandon our American Dreams If the State Department Doesn’t Issue Our Visas in Time.

We may lose our chance at starting a life in America because of the travel ban. Our family's loss will be permanent.

*The plaintiff in the ACLU’s lawsuit is remaining anonymous for security...

By aclutn

We may lose our chance at starting a life in America because of the travel ban. Our family's loss will be permanent.

*The plaintiff in the ACLU’s lawsuit is remaining anonymous for security...

By aclutn
Aug 2, 2017

Donald Trump Continues His Assault on the Most Vulnerable Among Us

According to news reports, the Trump administration will investigate colleges for using race as one factor in admissions.

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division was created 60 years ago “to...

By aclutn

According to news reports, the Trump administration will investigate colleges for using race as one factor in admissions.

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division was created 60 years ago “to...

By aclutn