A new @acluofiowa.bsky.social report found students with disabilities were referred or arrested by school resource officers at more than 2x the rate of other students, and Black students were arrested at 3.7x the rate of other students. Young people deserve an education, not criminalization.

Black Iowa students are arrested at nearly four times the rate of their peers, ACLU report finds

Researchers found Black students were referred to law enforcement twice as often and arrested 3.7 times as often as their peers.

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President Trump's Justice Department can't erase disabled people's right to live integrated lives in our communities, rather than being warehoused in institutions. Federal law and decades of Supreme Court precedent protect this right.

People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump's DOJ questions legal protections

The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.

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We're in federal court today to stop the nation’s first religious public charter school from being established in Oklahoma. Charter schools are public schools and must serve students of all religions.

With the people’s power to effect change on the line, Missouri voters showed up to defend their rights. And in November, when abortion rights are on the ballot, they’ll do it again.

Voters in Kansas saw through a blatant political power grab and sent a message — our courts are not for sale.

BREAKING: A federal appeals court unanimously struck down a Puerto Rico law that attempted to criminalize "fake news" during emergencies. The government can't dictate what journalists are allowed to report on.

The DOJ is now 0-20 in court trying to access states' voter files. They've lost in: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin

BREAKING: A federal court dismissed the DOJ's attempt to illegally seize the private data of millions of Colorado voters. In 20 out of 20 rulings, courts have prevented the Trump administration from unlawfully accessing voters' private information.

Texas A&M's broad new policy censoring instruction on race, sexual orientation, and gender has led to the removal of LGBTQ literature and history classes, a ban on the film Moonlight, and even censorship of the history of Fourteenth Amendment. We're suing.

'What Are We Even Doing Here?': New Lawsuit Challenges Ban on Race and Gender Topics at Texas A&M

Plaintiffs included four faculty members whose courses were canceled or not not offered.

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The Trump admin has been trying to get its hands on everyone's data to help them go after immigrant communities, opponents, and dissenters. Now, the Senate might give them more power to spy on us, under the guise of stopping shoplifters. Congress must block CORCA.

Opinion | A new shoplifting bill obscures a dangerous loophole for ICE

CORCA empowers DHS to collect sensitive personal information from retail shoppers and share that information with agencies including ICE.

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The people of Kansas deserve unbiased, impartial state supreme court justices. If we politicize the courts, we risk losing our essential rights and liberties.

The next abortion battle is over Kansas's highest court

Voters will decide whether to replace a nearly 70-year-old appointment system with direct elections that could reshape the state Supreme Court for decades.

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BREAKING: We’re suing Texas A&M University’s Board of Regents to challenge their censorship policy that restricts instruction on race, sexual orientation, and gender. Public universities can't ban ideas they don't like.

Todd Blanche has used his power to help President Trump transform the DOJ into a weapon for the president to go after his perceived political opponents. Senators must demand more answers from Todd Blanche.

Todd Blanche's Record Raises Alarming Questions About the Future of DOJ | ACLU

With Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche set to appear before the Senate for a hearing to potentially confirm him to the post, senators have no shortage of questions to ask about his record.

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For months, the Trump administration has refused to pay lawyers and organizations that represent unaccompanied kids. Groups like the Defending Our Neighbors Fund are stepping up to fill the gaps and support trusted legal groups, but many kids face the real and tragic risk of facing court alone.

Trump Has A Tactic To Make It Easier To Deport Children

“We know what happens when children go to court without an attorney,” a lawyer said. “One word: deportation.”

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“Without accountability, you know this is just going to continue, and continue, and continue,” said Norma, @aclu-nj.org's client who ICE assaulted outside Delaney Hall. Norma's right. That's why our affiliates filed 54 claims demanding accountability on behalf of people harmed by federal agents.

“The ICE agent behind me grabbed the back of my shirt and just threw me like a sack of trash”

People keep suing the agency for beating them up.

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BREAKING: Reports confirm that Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo has died while detained at Delaney Hall, reportedly due to inadequate medical care. More than 50 people have died in immigration detention under the Trump administration.

ACLU-NJ Responds to the Death of Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall  - ACLU of New Jersey

This tragedy is another devastating result of the rampant inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall and detention centers across the country.

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The Senate is considering a bill that would empower the federal government to spy on customers at retail locations across the country. This isn’t about countering theft, it’s about getting our data and aiding the Trump administration’s deportation campaign. Tell your Senators to vote NO.

Don't Give DHS More Power to Spy on Us

Congress is trying to give DHS and ICE more power to spy on us, all disguised as a "shoplifting" bill: CORCA would let federal agencies track anyone shopping at stores in our neighborhoods. Mass surveillance does not keep us safe. Stop CORCA now.

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NEW: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's demand for Illinois voters' sensitive data. The DOJ is now 0 for 19 — and counting.

Tomorrow, Kansas will be the first state in over 100 years to attempt a wholesale shift to having partisan elections for their state supreme court, which could spark a nationwide trend of politicizing the highest courts of other states. Let's be clear: Our courts aren't for sale.

The sleeper referendum that could reshape the national judiciary

Kansas voters will decide whether to change how they select justices for the state’s highest court — and opponents worry it could trigger a new national arms race.

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The Trump administration has shown they are willing to deport people to their deaths by systematically attacking pathways to seek protection. People seeking asylum contribute to our communities and economy. Turning our backs on them is wrong and dangerous.

Asylum-seekers and kids in court are Trump’s next deportation target

This is the moment for politicians to defend asylum and finally engage with policies that create a safe and humane border arrivals system.

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Colin is right: We must exercise our power to change the course of history. For his lifetime achievements advocating for racial justice and empowering youth, we are proud to recognize Colin Kaepernick with our new Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

ICE agents violently attacked Dr. Norma Bowe in front of Delaney Hall. She was there to run a mobile health clinic. ICE's cruelty knows no bounds — in or out of detention centers. @aclu-nj.org joined dozens of ACLU affiliates to represent people who were harmed by federal immigration agents.

This nurse brings healthcare to people outside a detention center. She says ICE agents assaulted her.

This week, the ACLU announced it has filed 54 claims on behalf of Norma Bowe and others who allege violence and additional harms from federal immigration officials.

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🚨We agree with Governor DeWine, Trump's plan to ramp up arrests and deportations of Haitians living in Ohio is a "mistake." Without TPS, families will be separated and thousands of individuals could be sent back to a country in crisis. https://ow.ly/Y92g50ZukV5

Republican Ohio governor says Trump’s plans to deport Haitians a ‘mistake’

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) said Monday the Trump administration would be making a “mistake” if it were to deport thousands of Haitian migrants who it has stripped of their temporary protected status…

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Renowned constitutional law scholar Erwin Chemerinsky was honored with the 2026 ACLU Presidential Prize for his outstanding contributions to civil rights and liberties in academia. He reminded us it’s more important than ever to embody courage and resist any and all attacks on our civil rights.

Darren and Daniel are U.S. citizens from Illinois who were unlawfully arrested at work after DHS agents broke through a gate and used chemical irritants against them that required medical attention. They are two of 54 people being represented by ACLU affiliates seeking justice for agents' abuses.

Forest Park cemetery workers arrested during Operation Midway Blitz seek damages

A pair of west suburban cemetery workers who were detained at the height of Operation Midway Blitz last fall have filed claims against the federal government, alleging they were arrested without proba...

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More than 1,000 students from across the country joined us on Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress to pass the Dream and Promise Act, which would grant a long overdue pathway to citizenship to over 4 million Americans. Help us put pressure on our representatives at aclu.org/dream-promise-bsky

Flock's business model is a threat to our constitutional rights. Join the growing push to kick automatic license plate readers out of our communities.

Get The Flock Out

Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) companies like Flock Safety are quietly trying to build a nationwide mass surveillance system. If there are Flock cameras in your city, they are tracking, logging, and sharing your movements without a warrant. But we're not powerless. More and more communities are rejecting these creepy cameras — and yours can be one of them!

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When a few concerned citizens band together, we're able to protect our communities and create a more perfect union. We're so proud to honor Bruce Springsteen with the Ralph Ellison Award for his relentless work using his voice and talent to defend our civil liberties.

Thousands of people joined us in telling the FCC to drop their retaliation campaign against ABC. The government can't punish networks because it doesn't like their editorial choices.

ABC Says FCC's Review Of Licenses Is Part Of "Retaliation Campaign"

The network said that the early review was part of an "ongoing retaliation campaign" over coverage of Donald Trump.

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NEW: We wrote to members of Congress demanding that they stop retaliating against the Veterans of Foreign Wars advocacy group for sharing a political cartoon critiquing the government. Satire is vital to holding our government accountable — and it's protected by the First Amendment.