News & Commentary
Oct 21, 2018
ACLU STATEMENT ON REPORTS OF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON TRANSGENDER PEOPLE
NEW YORK—The Trump administration is reportedlyworking to dramatically roll-back protections for transgender students and narrow the definitions of sex and gender that courts have increasingly used to provide protections for LGBTQ people.
Jul 24, 2018
WHAT IT TAKES TO GET AN ABORTION IN THE MOST RESTRICTIVE STATE IN THE U.S.
The Gestational Age Act, of HB 1510, was passed during the 2018 legislative session. It prohibits abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, except in the event that the pregnancy would endanger the mother’s life.
Jun 27, 2018
Federal Court Orders Reunification of Thousands of Parents and Children Torn Apart by Trump Family Separation Policy
ACLU Successfully Challenged the Forced Separation of Families, Sought Reunification
Jun 26, 2018
ACLU COMMENT ON SUPREME COURT MUSLIM BAN RULING
WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court has upheld the Trump administration’s third Muslim ban. The American Civil Liberties Union and partner organizations have challenged every version of the ban. Like previous versions, this one blocks immigrants and temporary visitors from several Muslim-majority countries.
Jun 19, 2018
ACLU COMMENT ON U.S. PLANS TO WITHDRAW FROM U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is reportedly planning to withdraw from the U.N. Human Rights Council today.
Mar 13, 2018
BLOG: The East Mississippi Correctional Facility Is 'Hell on Earth'
By Carl Takei, Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice and Equality
Mar 13, 2018
Why Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility?
By Malaysia Walker, TEAP-MS Advocacy Coordinator
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