Letter: Groups Oppose HR 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
We write to express our deep concerns with H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on…
ACLU Takes ‘Big Breath of Relief’ As California Legislature Rejects Facial Recognition Bill
By Andrea Bernal SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislature’s recent rejection of Assembly Bill 1814 that “would…
Guest Commentary: The Supreme Court Case on Trans Health Care, Explained
By Gillian Branstetter The court will soon hear a landmark legal challenge brought by the ACLU against…
Letter: OPPOSE AB 1960 (Rivas) Sentencing Enhancements for Property Loss
Dear Governor Newsom, We the undersigned organizations, which include experts, practitioners, directly impacted people, and advocates with…
Closing Arguments Conclude in Landmark Lawsuit – Could Affect More Than 100 People on North Carolina’s Death Row
By Yana Singhal RALEIGH, NC – Attorneys delivered closing arguments Monday in North Carolina v. Hasson Bacote,…
Guest Commentary: Once again, California refused to endorse face surveillance. Now it’s time to ban it.
By Becca Cramer-Mowder For the third time in five years, California rejected a bill that would have…
In 5-4 Decision, Supreme Court Denies Biden Administration Request on Title IX and Transgender Rights
Special to the Vanguard Washington, DC – By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United…
ACLU Urges Congress to Move ‘Swiftly’ after Reintroduction of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By Andrea Bernal WASHINGTON, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) this past week urged Congress…
Commentary: Governor’s Approach is Not Likely to Help Our Homeless Problems
Governor Gavin Newsom following the controversial Grants Pass ruling by the US Supreme court has ordered the…
Homeless Rights Groups Decry Governor Newsom’s Order Clearing Homeless Encampments
Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, numerous homeless rights groups criticized Governor Newsom after he issued an executive…
Governor Signs Bill That Bans the Forcible Outing of LGBTQ Students
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom signed into law on Monday, among…
Guest Commentary: How Trump’s Proposed Radical Expansion of Executive Power Will Impact Our Freedoms
By the ACLU A second Trump administration threatens to use executive authority to further limit First Amendment…
Guest Commentary: How Trump’s Proposed Radical Expansion of Executive Power Will Impact Our Freedoms
By the ACLU A second Trump administration threatens to use executive authority to further limit First…
Guest Commentary: Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Loaded Weapon to Break the Law
By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the…
Detroit Police Receive Facial Recognition Technology Training after Lawsuit Agreement
By Perla Chavez DETROIT, MI – ACLU, in a statement last week, chronicled that as a result…
Guest Commentary: 55 Years after Stonewall, Police Reform Stalls at Symbolic Gestures
ACLU’s latest report shows how, despite efforts to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community, police harassment, violence…
Advocates Blast the Supreme Court for Ruling That Criminalizes Homelessness
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, CA – The Supreme Court handed down a long-awaited decision…
ACLU Joins ACLU of Texas in Effort to Overturn Peaceful Protesters’ Criminal Charges
By Sarah Chayet WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU announced Tuesday they are…
Guest Commentary: What Voters Really Want for Immigration and Public Safety Reform
Ahead of the 2024 elections, voters are disillusioned with fear-based rhetoric from both candidates. The ACLU breaks…
Guest Commentary: The Supreme Court’s Gun Decision Is Not a Victory for Women
Domestic violence survivors deserve better than what the carceral system has to offer them. By Ria Tabacco…
