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Your Questions Answered: How to Vote Amid Trump's Attacks on Elections
红杏视频 experts explain how to cast your ballot while the Trump administration challenges our most valuable democratic process.
By Hibah Ansari
Your Questions Answered: How to Vote Amid Trump's Attacks on ElectionsPodcast
Deployments At Our Doorstep
Frog costumes. The Star Wars theme. Whistlemania. These could be the sights and sounds of Halloween鈥攂ut this year, they've taken on new meaning. As federal agents and military troops arrive in...
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What the First Amendment Really Protects
From protests and journalism to social media and campus speech, explore how the First Amendment safeguards everyone 鈥� including immigrants 鈥� and what it actually covers.
By Lora Strum
What the First Amendment Really Protects
Why Police Traffic Stops Are Dangerous and Ineffective
Millions of drivers are pulled over every year for minor violations like broken taillights or tinted windows. Data shows these stops rarely make roads safer, and instead lead to racial disparities, violence, and loss of trust in police.
By Emily Reina Dindial, Emily Berkowitz
Why Police Traffic Stops Are Dangerous and Ineffective
How Governors and Mayors Can Protect Nonprofits from Trump's NSPM-7
President Trump鈥檚 new directive, NSPM-7, targets charities and advocacy groups under the guise of national security. State governors and local mayors can protect them by refusing to cooperate with politically motivated federal investigations.
By Chad Marlow
How Governors and Mayors Can Protect Nonprofits from Trump's NSPM-7Podcast
Deployments At Our Doorstep
Frog costumes. The Star Wars theme. Whistlemania. These could be the sights and sounds of Halloween鈥攂ut this year, they've taken on new meaning. As federal agents and military troops arrive in...
Press Releases
Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
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Memphis Police Are Blocking Transparency, Defying Reform
Despite Department of Justice findings of abuse and promises of change, MPD is illegally withholding records the public needs to hold them...
By Cardell Orrin
Despite Department of Justice findings of abuse and promises of change, MPD is illegally withholding records the public needs to hold them...
By Cardell Orrin
Border Communities Face New Risks Under Trump鈥檚 National Defense Areas
Vast swaths of public land are now treated as military bases, cutting off access, blurring the line between law enforcement and the military.
By Jonathan Blazer
Vast swaths of public land are now treated as military bases, cutting off access, blurring the line between law enforcement and the military.
By Jonathan Blazer
Protecting Free Speech in the Face of Government Retaliation
Since Charlie Kirk鈥檚 killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This...
By Vera Eidelman, Ben Wizner
Since Charlie Kirk鈥檚 killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This...
By Vera Eidelman, Ben Wizner
How Trump's Attacks on Democracy Put the Constitution at Risk
From military crackdowns to silencing dissent, this Constitution Day reminds us all that we must fight to uphold our rights and preserve the rule...
By Deirdre Schifeling, Sarah Longwell
From military crackdowns to silencing dissent, this Constitution Day reminds us all that we must fight to uphold our rights and preserve the rule...
By Deirdre Schifeling, Sarah Longwell
Trump Is Firing Federal Workers Over Beliefs He Doesn't Like
Punishing dedicated civil servants associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion is unconstitutional retaliation and harms the American people
By Scott Michelman
Punishing dedicated civil servants associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion is unconstitutional retaliation and harms the American people
By Scott Michelman
Free Speech At Risk in America鈥檚 Schools
From military bases to public universities, censorship is spreading. The 红杏视频 is pushing back to protect the right to read, learn, and speak...
By Lora Strum
From military bases to public universities, censorship is spreading. The 红杏视频 is pushing back to protect the right to read, learn, and speak...
By Lora Strum
红杏视频 Back-to-School Bookshelf: Our Reading List to Build a More Perfect Union
In our series, 红杏视频 staffers share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and...
By Hibah Ansari
In our series, 红杏视频 staffers share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and...
By Hibah Ansari
How Expanded 287(g) Program Turns Local Police Into Deportation Agents
The Trump administration has expanded the controversial program to harm more communities than ever. Families and advocates nationwide are fighting...
By Naureen Shah
The Trump administration has expanded the controversial program to harm more communities than ever. Families and advocates nationwide are fighting...
By Naureen Shah
Revisiting the NEA Four: Free Speech Battles in the Arts
The Supreme Court upheld 鈥渄ecency鈥�-related procedures in the 鈥�90s but warned that restricting funding based on artists鈥� viewpoints would...
By Hibah Ansari
The Supreme Court upheld 鈥渄ecency鈥�-related procedures in the 鈥�90s but warned that restricting funding based on artists鈥� viewpoints would...
By Hibah Ansari
Lawmakers Can't Turn Classrooms Into Sunday Schools
From Arkansas to Oklahoma, politicians are pushing religion into public schools. The 红杏视频 is fighting back to defend church-state separation and...
By Heather L. Weaver
From Arkansas to Oklahoma, politicians are pushing religion into public schools. The 红杏视频 is fighting back to defend church-state separation and...
By Heather L. Weaver
