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Jul 31, 2023

A Religious Public Charter School in Oklahoma? Not on Our Watch.

A charter school approved by state officials would unlawfully discriminate and teach a religious curriculum. We’re suing.
A charter school approved by state officials would unlawfully discriminate and teach a religious curriculum. We’re suing.
A shot of an empty corridor in a high school.
A shot of an empty corridor in a high school.
Jul 25, 2023

Challenging Police Brutality in Louisiana

Police violence is rampant in states across the country — but ACLU advocates are working to fix the broken system that perpetuates it.
Police violence is rampant in states across the country — but ACLU advocates are working to fix the broken system that perpetuates it.
A photo of ACLU of Louisiana’s executive director Alanah Odoms.
A photo of ACLU of Louisiana’s executive director Alanah Odoms.
Jul 25, 2023

When Will Biden Stop Giving Immigration Powers to Racist, Corrupt Sheriffs?

Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration enforcement program known as 287(g).
Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration enforcement program known as 287(g).
Shot of sheriff (wearing a bulletproof vest) from behind walking towards the open door of police car.
Shot of sheriff (wearing a bulletproof vest) from behind walking towards the open door of police car.
Jul 14, 2023

How Michiganders Showed Up for Reproductive Freedom and Won

Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
Two advocates reflect on the historic campaign to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan constitution.
A photo of Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio.
A photo of Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio.
Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Jul 11, 2023

Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen

The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.