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What's on the ballot in Tennessee?

Three constitutional amendments on bail, property taxes, and victims' rights are on Tennessee's November ballot. See where we stand.

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Sep 10, 2026

Citizenship Rights Restoration in Tennessee

Restoring your voting rights in Tennessee got easier in 2026. State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and State Rep. Karen Camper led the charge in the legislature to remove some of the biggest barriers standing between formerly incarcerated Tennesseans and the ballot box.

The Campaign Legal Center and Free Hearts, a Tennessee nonprofit led by formerly incarcerated women, have been on the ground helping people navigate this process and pushing for a fairer system. For eligibility requirements and step-by-step petition instructions, read the guide from Free Hearts and the Campaign Legal Center.

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Jul 13, 2016

The Police in Baton Rouge Don’t Like It When Protesters Exercise Their Rights, So We’re Taking Them to Court

The ACLU of Louisiana has filed an emergency order to make Baton Rouge police respect protester's First Amendment rights.

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Jul 13, 2016

UN Human Rights Expert to Visit Baton Rouge, Ferguson, and Convention Host Cities

With the nation in angst about impending protests at the conventions and deadly police shootings, he'll have his hands full.

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Jul 12, 2016

WATCH: How Many Times Do Black People Have to Be Killed on Video Before We Reassess What We Are Doing on Race and Policing in America?

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Jul 12, 2016

Congress Should Abandon Latest Anti-LGBT Effort

Let’s focus our efforts on protecting LGBT people, women, and others from harm.

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Jul 12, 2016

Philando Castile Should Still Be Alive

I knew Philando Castile, and he was a beautiful human being who was stolen from us by a policeman’s bullets.

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Jul 11, 2016

What to Do If You Get Pulled Over by a Cop and You’re Legally Armed

The unfortunate truth is that Philando Castile did everything right and still ended up dead.

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Jul 08, 2016

Unconstitutional: The One Word That Describes Alabama’s Attempts to Block Abortion Access Statewide

The ACLU is suing the state of Alabama in an effort to stop two unconstitutional abortion restrictions from taking effect.

By aclutn

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Jul 01, 2016

President Obama’s New, Long-Promised Drone 'Transparency' Is Not Nearly Enough

Takeaways from today’s release of new information about the targeted killing program.

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Jul 01, 2016

FBI Cameras in Seattle Need to Be Regulated by the Public — Not Secretly Imposed on the Public

According to the federal government, the FBI can install surveillance cameras without judicial approval or public consent.

By aclutn

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