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Jul 7, 2025

Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket
This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket
A half-lowered US flag waves in front of the US Supreme Court.
A half-lowered US flag waves in front of the US Supreme Court.
Jun 26, 2025

Photos: Protest Ready GA

Take a peek at our gallery of photos from the virtual launch of Protest Ready GA, a sign-making party, and the "No Kings Rally" in Atlanta.

Take a peek at our gallery of photos from the virtual launch of Protest Ready GA, a sign-making party, and the "No Kings Rally" in Atlanta.

Chris Bruce in front of No Kings rally
Chris Bruce in front of No Kings rally
Jun 18, 2025

ACLU, Lambda Legal Respond to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti

Read more about the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, made on June 18. 2025.

Read more about the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, made on June 18. 2025.

trans flag that says trans rights are human rights
trans flag that says trans rights are human rights
Jun 17, 2025

What We Get Wrong About Immigration Reform

Jose Antonio Vargas shares with the ACLU the common misconceptions about immigration and immigrants that he’s encountered through work with his nonprofit, Define America.
Jose Antonio Vargas shares with the ACLU the common misconceptions about immigration and immigrants that he’s encountered through work with his nonprofit, Define America.
A smiling Jose Antonio Vargas and two equally joyful female family members stand to the right of a large sign that reads "JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS
A smiling Jose Antonio Vargas and two equally joyful female family members stand to the right of a large sign that reads "JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS
Jun 11, 2025

Signs and Solidarity: Georgians Are Standing Against Trump’s Abuses

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Our sign-making party was part of the launch for Protest Ready GA, and also served as preparation for the “No Kings” rally in Atlanta on Saturday.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Our sign-making party was part of the launch for Protest Ready GA, and also served as preparation for the “No Kings” rally in Atlanta on Saturday.

By Jerzy Shedlock
ACLU of Georgia volunteer holding protest sign
ACLU of Georgia volunteer holding protest sign
Jun 6, 2025

13 “Woke” Books Banned in DOD Schools

The Department of Defense has banned more than 500 titles from its military schools, alleging the books promote “woke” ideologies about race, gender, sex and sexuality.
The Department of Defense has banned more than 500 titles from its military schools, alleging the books promote “woke” ideologies about race, gender, sex and sexuality.
A bookshelf.
A bookshelf.