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Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ has served as counsel or filed amicus briefs in more than half of the cases that the Supreme Court will decide today.
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Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision DayPodcast
Who We Fight For: The Journey to Trans Liberation
This past weekend, an estimated 5 million folks across the country protested Trump's attack on our rights. And if you asked anyone in the crowd why they showed up—and who they showed up...
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Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Explained
Yesterday, Trump signed an executive order intended to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that’s clearly unconstitutional.
By Cody Wofsy, Hannah Schoen Steinberg
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Explained
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
The decision in Skrmetti v. U.S. is not the end of the road. We can, and must, show up for trans youth in the courts and in our communities.
By Gillian Branstetter
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here's How to Take Action
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet
In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the court will hear arguments about whether a law that requires age-verification before accessing sexual speech online is constitutional. We are in court to protect free speech on and offline.
By Vera Eidelman, Sam LaFrance
Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the InternetPodcast
Who We Fight For: The Journey to Trans Liberation
This past weekend, an estimated 5 million folks across the country protested Trump's attack on our rights. And if you asked anyone in the crowd why they showed up—and who they showed up...
Press Releases
Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
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I'm a Doctor. I've Seen How Vital it is to Speak with Young People ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Gender
Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without...
By Navin Kariyawasam
Navin Kariyawasam, a trans physician, explains why trans adolescents must have the autonomy and power to make decisions about their bodies without...
By Navin Kariyawasam
Incarceration Should Not be a Death Sentence for Individuals Who Use Opioids
New litigation centered on increasing access to substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons is helping to reduce mortality rates among...
By Joseph Longley
New litigation centered on increasing access to substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons is helping to reduce mortality rates among...
By Joseph Longley
How Biden Can Act Now to Limit Trump’s Mass Deportation Agenda
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat...
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In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat...
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On Trans Day of Remembrance, My Grief is My Power
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our...
By AC Facci
As the trans community remembers those we’ve lost, I find strength in understanding why the grievous injustices that continue to harm our...
By AC Facci
Biden Must Use Final Months in Office to Commute Federal Death Sentences
In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect...
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In our series on how Biden can use the lame duck period to secure civil liberties and civil rights, we examine how Biden can combat President-elect...
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In Trump Country, Ballot Measures Safeguard Abortion Rights
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access....
By Deirdre Schifeling
Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access....
By Deirdre Schifeling
We Have A Plan: Cecillia Wang and W. Kamau Bell
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
You may recognize W. Kamau Bell from his multi-Emmy award-winning docuseries United Shades of America, or from his Substack Who’s With Me, or...
Donald Trump Will Return to the White House This Month. The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ is Ready.
Starting in 2016, the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re...
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Starting in 2016, the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ filed more than 400 legal actions against Trump and his administration. As Trump returns to the White House, we’re...
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We've Seen 105 Years and 19 Presidents. Trump's Gotta Get Past All of Us.
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
During the first Donald Trump administration, the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ fought his unlawful policies more than 400 times. We’re even more prepared now.
By Anthony D. Romero
Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time
On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
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On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is...
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