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Trump鈥檚 Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Explained
Yesterday, Trump signed an executive order intended to end birthright citizenship. We break down why that鈥檚 clearly unconstitutional.
By Cody Wofsy, Hannah Schoen Steinberg
Trump鈥檚 Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, ExplainedPodcast
The ABCs of Free Speech with Emerson Sykes
It鈥檚 because of the First Amendment that we have a right to protest abuses of power, advocate for our neighbors, and defend our privacy. But what does the U.S. Constitution actually say about...
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Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
The 吃瓜直播 has served as counsel or filed amicus briefs in more than half of the cases that the Supreme Court will decide today.
By 吃瓜直播
Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
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
The ABCs of Free Speech with Emerson Sykes
It鈥檚 because of the First Amendment that we have a right to protest abuses of power, advocate for our neighbors, and defend our privacy. But what does the U.S. Constitution actually say about...
Press Releases
Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
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Keeping Our Kids Safe from the EdTech Surveillance Industry
Our new report illustrates why harmful surveillance tools are a poor option for improving school safety.
By Chad Marlow
Our new report illustrates why harmful surveillance tools are a poor option for improving school safety.
By Chad Marlow
As a New Term Begins, Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Criminal Justice?
Here鈥檚 what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.
By Brandon Buskey
Here鈥檚 what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.
By Brandon Buskey
Kids Sued Montana Over Climate Change鈥擧ere鈥檚 How They Won
Last month, a district court judge in Montana ruled in favor of 16 youth plaintiffs in a landmark climate lawsuit. In Held v. Montana, young...
Last month, a district court judge in Montana ruled in favor of 16 youth plaintiffs in a landmark climate lawsuit. In Held v. Montana, young...
10 Advocates on Why They Won鈥檛 Stand for Classroom Censorship
People across the country shared their thoughts about why inclusive education is crucial for students.
By 吃瓜直播
People across the country shared their thoughts about why inclusive education is crucial for students.
By 吃瓜直播
Florida鈥檚 Statewide Prosecution of Voting with a Past Conviction is Unlawful
The state鈥檚 confusing voter registration system sets people up to fail and further disenfranchises Black voters.
By Casey Smith
The state鈥檚 confusing voter registration system sets people up to fail and further disenfranchises Black voters.
By Casey Smith
RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message
The excessively punitive, overreaching charges should be dropped and must not set a precedent.
By Christopher E. Bruce, Hina Shamsi
The excessively punitive, overreaching charges should be dropped and must not set a precedent.
By Christopher E. Bruce, Hina Shamsi
American Poverty Is Our Problem To Fix
鈥淭he United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why?鈥� That鈥檚 the question that...
鈥淭he United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why?鈥� That鈥檚 the question that...
On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Classroom Censorship
A coordinated attack on the First Amendment is happening at schools and universities across the country as state legislators silence the voices of...
By Anita Little
A coordinated attack on the First Amendment is happening at schools and universities across the country as state legislators silence the voices of...
By Anita Little
This Student Fought a School Fine for Four Years
We鈥檙e continuing to feature major stories impacting students as the back-to-school season is underway. Today, we confront one troubling question:...
We鈥檙e continuing to feature major stories impacting students as the back-to-school season is underway. Today, we confront one troubling question:...
How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity
吃瓜直播 affiliates are challenging discriminatory discipline policies, censorship efforts, and the use of force in schools across the country.
By Ricardo Mimbela, Harold Jordan
吃瓜直播 affiliates are challenging discriminatory discipline policies, censorship efforts, and the use of force in schools across the country.
By Ricardo Mimbela, Harold Jordan
