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Mar 9, 2022

Our Vision to Achieve True Public Safety

For decades, local, state and federal public officials from both political parties and powerful interest groups engineered the system of mass incarceration. They did this in part by constructing a...

By aclutn

For decades, local, state and federal public officials from both political parties and powerful interest groups engineered the system of mass incarceration. They did this in part by constructing a...

By aclutn
Nov 6, 2024

How the ACLU Will Fight Four More Years of Trump

Democracy & Voting
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ACLU fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
Donald Trump graphic
Donald Trump graphic
Sep 19, 2024

Anti-trans laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters

LGBTQ+ Equality
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November. This article was published by Them and The 19th News.
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November. This article was published by Them and The 19th News.
There will always be trans. 2023 Memphis Pride
There will always be trans. 2023 Memphis Pride
Sep 16, 2024

ACLU-TN urges Rutherford county schools to not ban books from school libraries

Free Speech & Censorship
We know that the right to free expression includes the freedom to read free from viewpoint-based censorship, and we will continue to push for a state where all students have the freedom to learn without bias.
By Stella Yarbrough
We know that the right to free expression includes the freedom to read free from viewpoint-based censorship, and we will continue to push for a state where all students have the freedom to learn without bias.
By Stella Yarbrough
rutherford county book ban
rutherford county book ban
Sep 5, 2024

The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained.

The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ACLU against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.
The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ACLU against a ban on hormone therapies for transgender youth.
A shirtless demonstrator (wearing glasses and a black surgical mask) holds up a sign that reads" GENDER AFFIRMING CARE IS HEALTHCARE".
A shirtless demonstrator (wearing glasses and a black surgical mask) holds up a sign that reads" GENDER AFFIRMING CARE IS HEALTHCARE".
Mar 25, 2024

Fighting Back Against Discriminatory Laws That Impact People Living with HIV

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".
Mar 19, 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."