The Government Denies People Access to Asylum Because of Language Barriers. We're Fighting Back.

Language access problems plague every step of the asylum process, denying people with limited English proficiency their right to seek asylum.

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Our New 4/20 Merch and Ongoing Fight for Legalization

Check out our new 4/20 products designed to inform, inspire, and mobilize in the fight for marijuana legalization.

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The CIA's Long and Dangerous History of Refusing to Answer Absurdly Obvious Questions

The implications of Connell v. CIA and how we’re holding the CIA accountable for its actions at the Guantánamo Bay military prison.

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One Year Later, Hope for Humanity in Arizona Prisons

A year after being ordered to address negligent and abusive conditions, there are glimmers of change in Arizona prisons. But the work continues.

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The Supreme Court Will Soon Determine Whether Cities Can Punish People for Sleeping in Public When They Have Nowhere Else to Go

Read our Q&A with Scout Katovich, staff attorney at the Trone Center for Justice and Equality, on the stakes of Grants Pass v. Johnson.

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Quiz: State Legislation and the Part You Play

The laws passed in your state crucially affect your civil liberties — but you can influence this legislative process at the polls.

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Remembering Candace Dunn Morgan (1942 — 2023)

As Women’s History month draws to a close, we want to take a moment to remember Candance Dunn Morgan, a woman who left an indelible mark on the ACLU of Oregon. Candy was a long-time ACLU board member who also served two stints as the Board president from 2005 – 2006 and 2011 – 2014.

By Jackie Yerby, she/her

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How We're Fighting for Gender Equity Nationwide

Here is a look at how we are challenging discriminatory gender policies nationwide

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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.

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