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As a matter of organizational policy, the ACLU doesn't take a position supporting or opposing presidential or judicial nominations. We do, however, educate the American people and the Congress about nominees’ records and past positions. Read More

The ACLU of Northern California filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state statute that gives unlimited discretion over executions to the California Department of Corrections. Read More

Over the summer, new mom Jessica Campbell registered for her daylong veterinary licensing exam at a Prometric testing facility. She found out that during the seven-and-a-half-hour test, she would only be given 45 minutes of break time. Normally, this time can be distributed throughout the day for lunch, restroom breaks, and studying. But as a breastfeeding mom, Jessica would have to set aside a la... Read More

Since Election Day, the ACLU has seen a renewed sense of urgency from hundreds of thousands of Americans to protect civil liberties.In just five days, our Facebook followers have increased by 25 percent to nearly one million people; 400,000 people viewed our open letter to President-elect Trump on our website; and 150,000 new people have joined our e-mail list. We have also heard from thousands of... Read More

We condemn this rhetoric and this behavior, which further add to the violence that Muslim communities face due to racism and bias. Read More

Rallying in response to the news of Donald Trump’s election? Read, print, and share our new demonstrators’ rights wallet cards. Read More

The ACLU Foundation of Northern California filed a lawsuit challenging a law that gives unlimited discretion over executions to the California Department of Corrections. 

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I'm heartbroken and in awe. Woman after woman has come forward to tell us her story of being denied critical reproductive health care at a Catholic hospital. Read More

The ACLU of California filed suit Monday against Secretary of State Alex Padilla challenging two statutes that prohibit voters from sharing ballot selfies. Read More

The ACLU Foundations of California filed suit against Secretary of State Alex Padilla challenging two statutes that prohibit voters from sharing ballot selfies. The suit asks for a temporary restraining order to prohibit the state from enforcing the ban for the November presidential election. Read More