Transgender and Non-Binary Leaders Tell Federal Court Trans People Deserve Joy at Any Age

Prominent transgender and non-binary people as well as businesses, professional associations, and medical professionals are speaking out against Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming health care.

A demonstration poster that reads “We Have Always Been Here! We Aren’t Going Anywhere! We Won’t Be Erased.”

Urgent Call to Action. Stop Portland Police from Tear Gassing Us.

Tell state lawmakers to create more - not less! - accountability for police violence, brutality & killing.

Photo of Black Lives Matter protestors in Portland, Oregon

Making Space for Black History in the Classroom

Teaching and learning Black history helps builds students’ confidence and empowers them to take choices and the life they inherited into their own hands.

Millwood High School teacher Anthony Crawford in a classroom.

Immigrant Service Members are Part of the Fabric of America

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words reflect a broader vision of inclusivity for everyone in the United States — including immigrants who serve.

U.S. Army soldiers holding certificates and folded U.S. flags during a ceremony.

The Biden Administration is on the Wrong Side in This Crucial Supreme Court Immigration Case

A case before the court will determine whether immigrants have access to a bond hearing to justify detention, and whether advocates can use a critical tool to bring them relief.

A group of signs on the ground protesting harmful immigration policies, some of which read “No Human Is Illegal,” and “Help Not Death.”

One Year Later, Our Democracy is Still in Crisis

Voter suppression is rearing its head at every turn.

A vividly colored sky behind Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

In Pictures: Civil Liberties in 2021

As we close out yet another unprecedented year, we look back at some defining moments that show how far we have come and what lies ahead.

Beige and blue collage of images depicting Congress, the White House, protest moments throughout 2021.

As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever

The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated people.

The view of a housing unit at a correctional institution in Pennsylvania.

ACLU of Oregon Team Update

Jann Carson to retire in spring 2022, Yvonne Garcia to step into Deputy Director role.

Image of Jann Carson and Yvonne Garcia