Your Questions Answered: How to Push Back on Abuses of Power

From defending free speech to organizing locally, ACLU experts explain what actions actually work to hold the Trump administration accountable and protect democracy.

By Katie Hoeppner

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Lawmakers Can’t Turn Classrooms Into Sunday Schools

From Arkansas to Oklahoma, politicians are pushing religion into public schools. The ACLU is fighting back to defend church-state separation and students’ rights.

By Heather L. Weaver

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A Letter From Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.

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DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Extremists are working to dismantle long-standing anti-discrimination protections and statutory mandates by targeting what they broadly refer to as diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).

Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".

The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.

Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.

What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground

The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful these unlawful practices are.

A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.

The Forcible Removal of Religious Headwear in Texas Jails Is Invasive and Unconstitutional

Being forced to remove religious headwear is devastating to our sense of dignity. The state has no role taking our religious freedom from us.

By Savannah Kumar

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We Marched Peacefully for Racial Justice in Texas — And Were Sentenced to Jail

11 minutes. That’s about how long our peaceful march lasted. We spent more than 127 times that long in jail.

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Four Civil Rights Issues Facing Texas K-12 Students

Texas students deserve better than censorship, discrimination, and bullying from state politicians and special interest groups.

An adult and two children learn about the Students' Rights Hub