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Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
Due to recent cuts to reporting requirements of deaths occurring after release, the complete number of deaths in and outside of detention could be even higher.
By Sofia Gonzalez
Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump AdministrationPodcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador — in defiance of a federal judge’s orders. They hadn’t been found...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
Attorney Ashley Johnson reflects how Gloria Steinem shares the work of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and how it lit the way for her own future in advocacy.
By Ashley Johnson
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Women's Rights Advocate Honors Gloria Steinem's Legacy
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Civil Liberties
In our series, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has teamed up with artists, authors, Hachette Book Group, and content creators to share books that have helped them better understand civil liberties and civil rights, fight for our communities and our Constitution, and increase engagement in creating a more perfect union.
By Hibah Ansari
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Back-To-School Bookshelf 2026: Artists, Authors, and Creators Share Their Favorite Reads ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Civil Liberties
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat Roles
Veterans reflect on their military service, the requirements of ground combat occupations, and the decade-long integration of women into those roles.
By Ricardo Mimbela
Veterans Share Why the Military Is Stronger When Women Can Serve in Ground Combat RolesPodcast
What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador — in defiance of a federal judge’s orders. They hadn’t been found...
Protecting Rights Up and Down The Ballot
We are spending the most we ever have to protect reproductive freedoms, voting rights, and democracy.
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Standing Up to Internet Censorship
By Catherine Crump
By Catherine Crump
I Went to Washington and Democracy Broke Out
An honest and open debate was had on a key issue facing our country and our economy.
By Chris Calabrese
An honest and open debate was had on a key issue facing our country and our economy.
By Chris Calabrese
Breaking the Addiction to Incarceration: Weekly Highlights
Stop Domestic Violence in Its Tracks
By Katherine Clemente
By Katherine Clemente
The Patriot Act, Cyber-Edition
Congress is currently considering new cybersecurity measures, including some proposed by the Obama administration.
By ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
Congress is currently considering new cybersecurity measures, including some proposed by the Obama administration.
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Momentum Building Against NDAA Detention Provision
The NDAA provision would allow for the indefinite military custody of those accused of terrorism and could even allow for the indefinite detention...
By Amanda Simon
The NDAA provision would allow for the indefinite military custody of those accused of terrorism and could even allow for the indefinite detention...
By Amanda Simon
The Patriot Act, 10 Years Later
Since the act was first enacted, lawmakers have authorized extension after extension, refusing to make any meaningful changes to the law.
By Ateqah Khaki
Since the act was first enacted, lawmakers have authorized extension after extension, refusing to make any meaningful changes to the law.
By Ateqah Khaki
Immigration Detention: A Death Sentence for Far Too Many
By Will Matthews
By Will Matthews
Three Faces of Racial Profiling: Profiling Communities is Bad Law Enforcement
By Michael German
By Michael German
Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Weekly Highlights (10/21/2011)
Americans shouldn’t have to choose between using new technology and keeping control of your private information.
By Caitlin O'Neill
Americans shouldn’t have to choose between using new technology and keeping control of your private information.
By Caitlin O'Neill