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Aug 4, 2025

Your Questions Answered: The Supreme Court's Impact On Our Rights

The court's rulings—and its shifting procedures—signal lasting threats to civil liberties.
The court's rulings—and its shifting procedures—signal lasting threats to civil liberties.
Pro-choice demonstrators (whose faces and signs are blurred) march in front of the Supreme Court and the statement on its facade, "Equal justice under law".
Pro-choice demonstrators (whose faces and signs are blurred) march in front of the Supreme Court and the statement on its facade, "Equal justice under law".
Jun 3, 2025

In This Together: Shaping the Future of Civil Rights in New Mexico

Leon Howard officially steps into the role of Executive Director of the ACLU of New Mexico.

Leon Howard officially steps into the role of Executive Director of the ACLU of New Mexico.

Photo of Leon Howard
Photo of Leon Howard
May 28, 2025

What Is Due Process?

The Trump administration's latest attack on our rights threatens our ability to defend ourselves from injustice. We won't stand for it.
The Trump administration's latest attack on our rights threatens our ability to defend ourselves from injustice. We won't stand for it.
A protest with individuals holding signs in favor of due process.
A protest with individuals holding signs in favor of due process.
Apr 30, 2025

We Are Defending Freedom in the Courts — And Still Winning

With 53 lawsuits filed against the Trump administration and counting, we will not surrender our freedoms to a lawless executive branch.
With 53 lawsuits filed against the Trump administration and counting, we will not surrender our freedoms to a lawless executive branch.
A group of demonstrators in Manhattan holding pro-democracy signage.
A group of demonstrators in Manhattan holding pro-democracy signage.
Apr 29, 2025

Five State and Local Entities Safeguarding Our Civil Rights

Governors, attorneys general, mayors, and other local officials are starting to vocally say no to President Donald Trump’s radical and dangerous agenda. Here’s why their roles are so crucial for our democracy...
Governors, attorneys general, mayors, and other local officials are starting to vocally say no to President Donald Trump’s radical and dangerous agenda. Here’s why their roles are so crucial for our democracy...
A backward view of protesters.
A backward view of protesters.
Apr 21, 2025

How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen

When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she’s inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.
When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she’s inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.
A photo of Jeannie Parent.
A photo of Jeannie Parent.