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Jul 7, 2022

Two Generations of Reproductive Rights Advocates on Life After Roe

ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling and Staff Attorney Chelsea Tejada discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the federal constitutional right to abortion.
ACLU Deputy Legal Director Louise Melling and Staff Attorney Chelsea Tejada discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the federal constitutional right to abortion.
Protesters supporting abortion march in front of the Supreme Court holding signs that read "Bans off our Bodies."
Protesters supporting abortion march in front of the Supreme Court holding signs that read "Bans off our Bodies."
Jul 7, 2022

Your Abortions. Your Voices. Your Stories. | American Civil Liberties Union

People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives for the better.
People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives for the better.
A collage of images of abortion activists who contributed their quotes.
A collage of images of abortion activists who contributed their quotes.
Jul 7, 2022

A Radical Supreme Court Term in Review

A look back at wins and losses for civil rights and civil liberties during this transformative term.
A look back at wins and losses for civil rights and civil liberties during this transformative term.
A view front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building behind riot gates.
A view front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building behind riot gates.
Jul 6, 2022

The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State

The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.
A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Jul 1, 2022

My View from the Frontlines of Abortion Access

As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
A close-up of Mariceli Alegria who's wearing a rainbow facemask with the printed words "Clinic Escort".
A close-up of Mariceli Alegria who's wearing a rainbow facemask with the printed words "Clinic Escort".
Jun 29, 2022

Why We Use Inclusive Language to Talk About Abortion

Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
Women aren’t the only people impacted by the fall of Roe v. Wade.
People holding a rainbow flag banner reading "Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights" while marching at the 2022 San Francisco Pride parade of 2022.
People holding a rainbow flag banner reading "Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights" while marching at the 2022 San Francisco Pride parade of 2022.