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Sep 2, 2021

Civil Liberties and Vaccine Mandates: Here’s Our Take.

Far from compromising civil liberties, vaccine mandates actually further civil liberties. They protect the most vulnerable among us, including people with disabilities and fragile immune systems, children too...
Far from compromising civil liberties, vaccine mandates actually further civil liberties. They protect the most vulnerable among us, including people with disabilities and fragile immune systems, children too...
A woman receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.
A woman receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.
Sep 2, 2021

Redistricting is Starting — Here’s What You Need to Know

Census data release marks the official start of the once-in-a-decade redistricting process
Census data release marks the official start of the once-in-a-decade redistricting process
Lawmakers review changes in Senate districts on the oversized map
Lawmakers review changes in Senate districts on the oversized map
Aug 31, 2021

Safe and Healthy Schools Lead With Support, Not Police

To support our students, Congress must pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.
To support our students, Congress must pass the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act.
A sign made out of confetti that reads "Police Free Schools" on a gate during a Black Lives Matter protest.
A sign made out of confetti that reads "Police Free Schools" on a gate during a Black Lives Matter protest.
Aug 27, 2021

Things to Know About the Revival of Trump-Era “Remain in Mexico” Policy

After a whirlwind of court actions this month, the Biden administration will be forced to restart a Trump-era border policy that sent tens of thousands of people seeking asylum to dangerous conditions in...
After a whirlwind of court actions this month, the Biden administration will be forced to restart a Trump-era border policy that sent tens of thousands of people seeking asylum to dangerous conditions in...
People press signs against a closed gate to the migrant encampment, asking then President Donald Trump to end the Migrant Protection Protocols during a rally at the encampment in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on October 25, 2020.
People press signs against a closed gate to the migrant encampment, asking then President Donald Trump to end the Migrant Protection Protocols during a rally at the encampment in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico on October 25, 2020.
Aug 24, 2021

Four Problems with the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System

A new investigation points to yet another problematic outcome of the technology’s use and the company’s lack of transparency.
A new investigation points to yet another problematic outcome of the technology’s use and the company’s lack of transparency.
Street camera with building in background
Street camera with building in background
Aug 24, 2021

ACLU’s LGBTQ and HIV Project Exists Because of Jim Hormel’s Generosity

Remembering James Hormel, a pioneering champion and philanthropist of LGBTQ rights from Austin, MN
Remembering James Hormel, a pioneering champion and philanthropist of LGBTQ rights from Austin, MN
Black-and-white photo of James Hormel (left) and Matt Coles from the ACLU archives.
Black-and-white photo of James Hormel (left) and Matt Coles from the ACLU archives.