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Jan 13, 2026

Live Coverage: West Virginia v. B.P.J. SCOTUS arguments

The ACLU is at the Supreme Court for oral arguments in West Virginia v. B.P.J. Follow live coverage of the fight to defend trans kids.

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Jan 12, 2026

DHS is Circumventing Constitution by Buying Data It Would Normally Need a Warrant to Access

Self-serving legal justification for data purchases is among documents obtained via FOIA

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Jan 08, 2026

How a COVID-era Law Banning ‘Fake News’ in Puerto Rico Targets the Press

Two journalists are challenging a law that threatens press freedom in an attempt to ban misinformation.

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Jan 05, 2026

How to Give the Government New Power to “Un-Person” Someone, in Three Easy Steps

States That Adopt Digital Driver’s Licenses Need to Rethink How IDs are Revoked

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Dec 26, 2025

Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers.

The Trump administration must release its legal justification and all other materials related to its illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats at sea.

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Dec 22, 2025

Secure Messaging and AI Don’t Mix

A Privacy Failure Waiting to Happen

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Dec 20, 2025

How to Navigate Politically-Charged Conversations This Holiday Season

Our Holiday Conversation Guide offers facts, framing, and tools to help you engage loved ones with clarity, empathy, and confidence during a high-stakes political moment.

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Dec 19, 2025

Lawmakers Renew Push to Regulate Kids’ Speech Online Despite Speech Protections

New state and federal bills seek to limit minors’ access to social media, but civil liberties advocates warn that the resulting online censorship threatens constitutional rights without delivering real safety.

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Dec 17, 2025

Inside an ICE Detention Center: Detained People Describe Severe Medical Neglect, Harrowing Conditions

Seven people detail what it’s like to be held in a California immigration detention center. One man who likely has prostate cancer has continuously been denied medication and urgent treatment.

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