#aclu

#aclu

Travis County now offers guaranteed legal representation for indigent individuals, but faces recruitment challenges due to low pay for public defenders.

The ACLU is urging Quincy to cancel the installation of religious statues at the new Public Safety building due to concerns over church-state separation.

A hacking group leaked thousands of police-related files to highlight lack of transparency and concerns over Lexipol's influence on law enforcement policies.

Vermont's DCF unlawfully surveilled a pregnant woman, causing emotional trauma and violating her rights, according to an ACLU lawsuit.

Lawmakers urge federal investigation into a 2022 incident of possible excessive force at Men's Central Jail, highlighting accountability issues in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Civil society is essential for protecting constitutional rights and will continue to perform this role even if Trump returns to power.

The Texas board approved a Bible-based curriculum, Bluebonnet Learning, for elementary schools, causing significant controversy over religious freedom and diversity.

The ACLU's post-Trump strategy primarily promoted symbolic actions that discouraged real mobilization against systemic issues.

Significant layoffs are imminent at the ACLU Northern California as part of a major restructuring effort.

The ACLU supports Karen Read's appeal to drop charges, criticizing the judge's mistrial declaration as premature and advocating for a post-trial hearing.

San Francisco has suspended its ankle monitoring program for suspects awaiting trial due to legal issues surrounding warrantless searches.

Fewer executions are happening annually, yet a recent clustered series of five executions evokes deep concern about racism and systemic issues in the death penalty.