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U.N. experts say the method is likely to constitute torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.

A class-action lawsuit challenges the permanent exclusion of people with felony convictions from serving on juries.

Specialized units give police too much power, leading to abuse and violence. If we want to keep people safe from both crime and police violence, we need to build something better.

Americans wrongly placed on this harmful and discriminatory list deserve their day in court.

The executions of 24 people last year illustrated the full range of systemic flaws in our system of capital punishment.

ACLU experts discuss our lawsuit on behalf of the University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, and the importance of protecting the First Amendment on campuses.

We will always advocate for civil liberties — next year will be no different.

School districts continue to invest millions in law enforcement, despite clear evidence of harm to students.

Prior to the passage of Measure 110, thousands were arrested and jailed every year for drug possession, the authors write. People with addictions need substance abuse treatment and services, not criminal penalties.