Another Year of America's Failed Experiment: The Death Penalty in 2023

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

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Fighting Campus Censorship: The ACLU Defends Pro-Palestinian Voices in Florida

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.

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Looking to the Future: 2024 at the ACLU

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

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The Consequences of Police in Schools: A North Carolina Case Study

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

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Opinion: Police and jails won’t solve Oregon’s addiction crisis

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.

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ACLU Wins: 8 Victories We Celebrated in 2023

The ACLU spent another year fighting tirelessly for your civil liberties — and saw reasons to celebrate along the way.

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Arizona’s High Court Must Protect Abortion Access

This 150-year-old ban would drag present-day Arizonans into a dangerous past.

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We’re Making Sure People in Immigration Detention Know Their Rights

The ACLU of Louisiana has made regular visits to detention centers for the past two years. Here’s what we’re learning.

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Why Meaningful Algorithm Auditing is Key to Protecting Civil Rights in the Digital Age

Algorithm audits must be holistic, ongoing, and reflective of the ways automated systems are used in practice.

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