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By quickly issuing a flurry of executive orders that attempt to take away the rights of trans people, President Donald Trump has made clear during his administration’s first few weeks that he intends to continue his bullying ways – ignoring the law and trampling constitutional rights – now that he h

Rule #1 in fighting Trump’s unconstitutional orders: Don’t concede power. Period.

As part of the ACLU of Michigan’s Black History Month celebration, we asked people on our staff to share their thoughts on a particular book, film, television show, or piece of music related to the Black experience in America that they’ve found to be especially moving, important or insightful. The r

The constitutional right to speak and protest freely is fundamental to a well-functioning democracy, particularly at public universities where diversity of thought, civic engagement, and vigorous debate about ideas and world events are supposed to be encouraged. Unfortunately, in recent months that

On the eve of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, there is no denying the imminent threats to our democracy, rights, and freedoms. But we’ve been here before. While the challenges are daunting, the ACLU has proved to be ready, well-positioned, and resilient enough to face whatever lies

As we prepare for the new year, we can't help but reflect on all that we accomplished together with your support in 2024.

There is no denying the imminent threats to our democracy, rights, and freedoms as we face a second Trump administration. The peril is especially acute for those targeted by Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail and the unconstitutional actions pursued during his first administration.

I know that many of you are feeling a mix of fear, rage, and worry about the results of the presidential election and what's to come. Me too. The United States’ founding is grounded in racism and despite generations of progress, that racism is embedded in our country’s conscience and systems. Our

A conversation with educator and activist Melissa Isaac