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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 01, 2016

I'm a Former Marine Who Was on the No Fly List for 4 Years — and I Still Don't Know Why

An ACLU client describes how mistakenly being put on the No Fly List has wrecked havoc on his life.

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Jun 30, 2016

Because the Prosecutors Withheld Evidence, This Man Has Spent 30 Years on Death Row

The prosecution denied its misconduct for decades. Then the Supreme Court gave Terry Williams a chance for a new trial.

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Jun 30, 2016

Time Served for a Non-Violent Drug Offense? Sorry, You Still Can’t Vote if You Live in Iowa

The Iowa Supreme Court upholds a law that disenfranchises felons for life, including non-violent drug offenders.

By aclutn

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Jun 29, 2016

A Less-Secret Drone Campaign

What the government is likely to release, what we may learn from it, and how reassured we should be by Obama’s efforts.

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Jun 29, 2016

Your Favorite Website Might Be Discriminating Against You

And because of a little-known law, it can be illegal to test for discrimination online.

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Jun 28, 2016

Yesterday’s Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Was a Great Victory for Women, but It Should Have Been a No Brainer

How could a law that decimated a woman's access to abortion for no medical reason have gotten this far?

By aclutn

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Jun 24, 2016

#TDOA16: Messages From the Front Lines for Trans Justice

On this Trans Day of Action, we celebrate the strength and amplify the voices of trans activists of color.

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Jun 24, 2016

Congress: Protect Every American’s Right to Vote this November

In an election year marred by racial tension, Congress must revitalize the Voting Rights Act

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Jun 17, 2016

New CIA Torture Documents Confirm Chilling Details of Khaled El-Masri’s 'Kafka-esque' Ordeal

New details on El-Masri’s unlawful rendition and detention reveal staggering levels of CIA abuse and incompetence.

By aclutn

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