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Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term
This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket
By Cecillia Wang
Takeaways from the Supreme Court's TermPodcast
The ABCs of Free Speech with Emerson Sykes
It’s 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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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

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
Jose Antonio Vargas on What We Get Wrong ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Immigration Reform
Vargas shares with the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ the common misconceptions about immigration and immigrants that he’s encountered through work with his nonprofit, Define America.
By Lora Strum
Jose Antonio Vargas on What We Get Wrong ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Immigration ReformPodcast
The ABCs of Free Speech with Emerson Sykes
It’s 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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Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It
Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
By Kia Hamadanchy
Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
By Kia Hamadanchy


My Journey From Death Row to Becoming an Advocate for Justice
After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.
By Herman Lindsey
After a wrongful conviction, I’ve dedicated my life to making Florida a more just, fair, and equal state.
By Herman Lindsey


The New ICE Chief Should (Finally) Make Good on Biden’s Immigration Promises
Acting Director Lechleitner must not let the ugly politics of immigration stop him from taking swift and meaningful action on detention and...
By Naureen Shah
Acting Director Lechleitner must not let the ugly politics of immigration stop him from taking swift and meaningful action on detention and...
By Naureen Shah


Supreme Court Term in Review: Reconciling Our Losses and Wins
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on voting rights, free speech, Indigenous...
Another Supreme Court term has come to a close. This year, the court delivered major decisions on voting rights, free speech, Indigenous...


The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ is Committed to Protecting Your Personal Information
Here's how the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ safeguards your personal information and uses data to advance our work.
By Amy Chen
Here's how the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ safeguards your personal information and uses data to advance our work.
By Amy Chen


Wisconsinites Delivered a Pivotal Win for Abortion Access and Democracy
A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
By Dr. Melinda Brennan
A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
By Dr. Melinda Brennan


What Trans Youth Want You to Know
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
By Sophia Ebanks
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
By Sophia Ebanks


How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
By Gillian Branstetter
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
By Gillian Branstetter


Special Edition: The Supreme Court Overturns Affirmative Action
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....
On Thursday, June 29, in the cases of Students for Fair Admissions. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v....


The Historic New Law Protecting Fairness for Pregnant Workers
After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.
By Gillian Thomas, Vania Leveille
After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.
By Gillian Thomas, Vania Leveille

