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Jan 24, 2024

The Importance of Defending the Free Speech Rights of Pro-Palestinian Students in Florida

Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.
Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.
The ACLU is defending the Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine's (SJP) right to free speech on campus. Learn more about the case.
The ACLU is defending the Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine's (SJP) right to free speech on campus. Learn more about the case.
Jan 19, 2024

Alabama Plans To Execute A Man With Nitrogen Gas Despite Jury’s Life Verdict

U.N. experts say the method is likely to constitute torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.
U.N. experts say the method is likely to constitute torture, violating international human rights treaties ratified by the U.S.
A man holding a sign that says "Death Penalty is Not Justice."
A man holding a sign that says "Death Penalty is Not Justice."
Jan 17, 2024

Jury Justice

A class-action lawsuit challenges the permanent exclusion of people with felony convictions from serving on juries.
A class-action lawsuit challenges the permanent exclusion of people with felony convictions from serving on juries.
Daudi Justin standing in front of a marble column with his left hand in his pant pocket.
Daudi Justin standing in front of a marble column with his left hand in his pant pocket.
Jan 17, 2024

Unaccountable Police Units Are Wrong for Safety

Specialized units give police too much power, leading to abuse and violence. If we want to keep people safe from both crime and police violence, we need to build something better.
Specialized units give police too much power, leading to abuse and violence. If we want to keep people safe from both crime and police violence, we need to build something better.
Special police unit at a stadium event.
Special police unit at a stadium event.
Jan 12, 2024

Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect

Customs and Border Protection's request to destroy certain medical records will hinder oversight and obscure serious violations.
Customs and Border Protection's request to destroy certain medical records will hinder oversight and obscure serious violations.
US Customs and Border Protection building facade.
US Customs and Border Protection building facade.
Jan 10, 2024

Language Access is a Civil Right, For Both Children and Adults

Why the ACLU supports the right of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to access language.
Why the ACLU supports the right of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to access language.
ACLU logo and Statue of Liberty torch in blue overlay
ACLU logo and Statue of Liberty torch in blue overlay