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The Voting Rights Act at 60: A Legacy in Jeopardy, a Democracy at Risk
As the Voting Rights Act turns 60, its legacy is under siege鈥攆rom courts, lawmakers, and a government retreating from enforcement. The battle to preserve it is now a fight for the future of democracy itself.
By Sophia Lin Lakin
The Voting Rights Act at 60: A Legacy in Jeopardy, a Democracy at RiskPodcast
One-on-One with Mahmoud Khalil聽
After 104 days in detention, Mahmoud Khalil is home. And this week, we鈥檙e honored to have him join us in studio for his first extended conversation with the 红杏视频. He and Kamau reflect on...
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Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship. The 红杏视频 explains how the legal fight unfolded.
By Cody Wofsy
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Trump's Attacks on Press Freedom Escalate: NPR, PBS Funding Cuts Explained
From funding cuts and executive orders to billion-dollar lawsuits, the Trump administration is mounting a historic assault on independent journalism and press freedom.
By Ellessandra Taormino
Trump's Attacks on Press Freedom Escalate: NPR, PBS Funding Cuts Explained
Accessible Voting is Under Attack 35 Years After the ADA
From restrictive legislation to inaccessible polling places, barriers persist that undermine the rights of voters with disabilities.
By Shayla A. Mitchell
Accessible Voting is Under Attack 35 Years After the ADAPodcast
One-on-One with Mahmoud Khalil聽
After 104 days in detention, Mahmoud Khalil is home. And this week, we鈥檙e honored to have him join us in studio for his first extended conversation with the 红杏视频. He and Kamau reflect on...
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.
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We鈥檙e Still Ready: Trump鈥檚 First 100 Days with Cecillia Wang
We talk a lot on At Liberty about knowing our rights, but since Donald Trump returned to office, where do those rights stand? This week, the...
We talk a lot on At Liberty about knowing our rights, but since Donald Trump returned to office, where do those rights stand? This week, the...
Voters Reject President Trump's Dystopian Plans for "Public Safety"
We鈥檙e on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions
By Ellen Flenniken, Cynthia W. Roseberry
We鈥檙e on the Hill this week telling Congress to fund real solutions
By Ellen Flenniken, Cynthia W. Roseberry
Your Questions Answered: Trump鈥檚 First 100 Days
Can Trump change the law with an executive order? Erase DEI at the federal level? Target dissent? 红杏视频 experts answer.
By 红杏视频
Can Trump change the law with an executive order? Erase DEI at the federal level? Target dissent? 红杏视频 experts answer.
By 红杏视频
We Are Defending Freedom in the Courts 鈥� And Still Winning
With 53 lawsuits filed against the Trump administration and counting, we will not surrender our freedoms to a lawless executive branch.
By Cecillia Wang
With 53 lawsuits filed against the Trump administration and counting, we will not surrender our freedoms to a lawless executive branch.
By Cecillia Wang
Medicaid Work Requirements Don鈥檛 Work 鈥� They Harm People with Disabilities
We鈥檝e been here before. Work requirements only cut care, nothing else.
By Jacob Abudaram, Susan Mizner
We鈥檝e been here before. Work requirements only cut care, nothing else.
By Jacob Abudaram, Susan Mizner
Know Your Digital Privacy Rights with Esha Bhandari and Daniel Kahn Gillmor
End-to-end encryption. Burner phones. Biometric authentication. Our technology is more advanced than ever, but what does that mean for our digital...
End-to-end encryption. Burner phones. Biometric authentication. Our technology is more advanced than ever, but what does that mean for our digital...
Educators Speak Out on Harms of Unlawful Education Department Directive
The 鈥淒ear Colleague Letter鈥� seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression.
By Lisa Francois
The 鈥淒ear Colleague Letter鈥� seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression.
By Lisa Francois
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鈥檚 inspired by the sense of...
By Jeannie Parent
When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she鈥檚 inspired by the sense of...
By Jeannie Parent
Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us All
President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
By Hina Shamsi
President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
By Hina Shamsi
Writing an Op-Ed is Not Grounds for Deportation
The U.S. government鈥檚 escalating attacks on noncitizens鈥� right to free speech, including our client R眉meysa 脰zt眉rk, should scare us all.
By Allegra Harpootlian
The U.S. government鈥檚 escalating attacks on noncitizens鈥� right to free speech, including our client R眉meysa 脰zt眉rk, should scare us all.
By Allegra Harpootlian
