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Aug 6, 2024

High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win

We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
A graphic of a child looking at a shelf of library books surrounded by other graphics of thought bubbles and lightbulbs.
A graphic of a child looking at a shelf of library books surrounded by other graphics of thought bubbles and lightbulbs.
Jul 11, 2024

ACLU of Idaho Statement in Response to Attorney General Labrador’s appeal to U.S. Supreme Court in challenge to Idaho’s Ban on School Sports for Transgender Athletes

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Today, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit decision that blocked enforcement of Idaho's ban on participation in school sports for transgender athletes...

Today, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit decision that blocked enforcement of Idaho's ban on participation in school sports for transgender athletes...

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Apr 26, 2024

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests

Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.

Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.

A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
A faculty rally in favor of academic free speech is held in the main quad at Columbia University in New York.
Mar 6, 2024

Supreme Court Signals that Institutions Can Keep Designing Programs to Foster Diversity, After Affirmative Action Ruling

The court has declined to hear new challenges to admissions policies, leaving the door open for institutions to continue creative solutions for expanding opportunity.
The court has declined to hear new challenges to admissions policies, leaving the door open for institutions to continue creative solutions for expanding opportunity.
A group of graduating students.
A group of graduating students.
Mar 6, 2024

Despair and Resignation Are Not A Strategy: How to Fight Back In A Second Trump Term.

The ACLU has the battle-tested playbook to defend civil rights and liberties. Should we face a second Trump administration, we’re ready.
The ACLU has the battle-tested playbook to defend civil rights and liberties. Should we face a second Trump administration, we’re ready.
Donald Trump speaks at campaign event.
Donald Trump speaks at campaign event.
Feb 29, 2024

A Teenager’s Fight Against Idaho’s Harmful Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care

Transgender youth shouldn’t have to navigate court battles for their right to medical care.
Transgender youth shouldn’t have to navigate court battles for their right to medical care.
A person holding a sign with the text: Protect Trans Kids, during the pride parade.
A person holding a sign with the text: Protect Trans Kids, during the pride parade.