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Our country must grant full and equal rights to the 712,000 residents of D.C.

In the post-Trump era — with the concern that the balance of the Supreme Court has shifted to an anti-abortion majority — states play an especially important role in protecting the right to abortion.

Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.

Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.

In nearly party-line votes, the N.C. Senate approved SB 101 and the N.C. House approved HB 62, both proposals target our state’s immigrant communities. In the past three days, both bills were rushed through multiple committees and considered on the floors in their respective chambers.

“Especially during a pandemic, North Carolinians expect lawmakers to improve the safety and wellbeing of our neighbors and communities. However, this legislation would put people at greater risk of COVID-19, spread fear among families, and fan the flames of hate against immigrant community members. 

The civil rights lawyer, scholar, and teacher is the first Black person to lead the organization's board.

Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attackingtrans students in sports.