Press Releases
Oct 05, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Challenges Military Detention of American Suspected of Fighting for ISIS
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Asks Court to Order Trump Administration to Grant the Unidentified Man Access to Attorneys to Ensure His Constitutional Rights
Issue Areas:
National Security
Oct 04, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Comment on Draft of Surveillance Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON - A discussion draft of the USA Liberty Act of 2017 that will be introduced by members of the House Judiciary Committee, including Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Ran...
Issue Areas:
National Security
Oct 04, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, Community Groups File Lawsuit to Ensure Court Oversight of Reform for the Chicago Police Department
Suit Targets CPD’s Use of Force on People With Disabilities, Includes Engagement With Black and Latino Chicagoans
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Oct 03, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Challenges Federal Restrictions on Abortion Pill
Lawsuit Challenges Medically Unjustified FDA Restrictions that Push Medication Abortion Out of Reach
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: Purcell v. Kennedy (formerly Chelius v. Becerra)
Oct 03, 2017
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Immigration Detention Case
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments today in Jennings v. Rodriguez, a case that will decide the fate of thousands of people languishing in immigration prisons without ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Jennings v. Rodriguez
Oct 03, 2017
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Report Reveals Widespread Racial Harassment in Maine Schools
Schools Have a Legal, Moral Obligation to Address the Problem
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
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News & CommentarySep 2026
Civil Liberties
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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. -
News & CommentarySep 2026
Immigrants' Rights
The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants And Asylum Seekers In Growing Third Country Removal Campaign. Explore News & Commentary.The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
Through shadowy deportation agreements, the Trump administration is sending detained individuals to countries where they have no ties — and may face persecution. -
U.S. Supreme CourtSep 2026
Voting Rights
People Not Politicians V. Onder (amicus). Explore Case.People Not Politicians v. Onder (Amicus)
Whether congressional elections in Missouri for the November 2026 midterms will be held using districts that never lawfully took effect because they have not been subject to a vote by the people via the referendum process. -
North CarolinaSep 2026
Disability Rights
Edwards V. Witherspoon. Explore Case.Edwards v. Witherspoon