Behind the Lens: The Escalating Battle for the Right to Record Law Enforcement

By Sam LaFrance, Communications Strategist, First Amendment May 18, 2026 In cities across the United States, a quiet but profound transformation is occurring on the sidewalks and street corners. As…

The Frontline at Risk: The Battle to Preserve Women’s Combat Roles in the U.S. Military

By Vania Leveille, Senior Legislative Counsel, ACLU National Political Advocacy Department May 29, 2026 For over a decade, the United States military has operated under the fundamental premise that merit,…

The Battle for the Ballot: The Leadership Conference and CBC Demand Corporate Accountability in the Wake of Callais

WASHINGTON — In a move signaling a major escalation in the struggle for voting rights, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has issued a direct mandate to corporate America, demanding an…

Beyond the Bench: The Legislative Battle to Decriminalize Homelessness Post-Grants Pass

In June 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson that fundamentally altered the legal landscape of American homelessness.…

The Rise of the Prediction Economy: Trump’s Deregulatory Push and the Federal-State Battle Over Event Betting

Main Facts: A New Frontier in Financial Speculation In a move that signals a profound shift in the American financial and regulatory landscape, President Donald Trump has officially thrown his…

Behind the Lens: The Escalating Battle for the First Amendment Right to Record

By Sam LaFrance, Communications Strategist, First Amendment May 18, 2026 Across the United States, a quiet but profound constitutional crisis is unfolding on the sidewalks, street corners, and public plazas…

The Battle for the Writ: Why Habeas Class Actions Are Essential to Modern Civil Rights

In the American legal system, the writ of habeas corpus has long been heralded as the "Great Writ"—the primary tool through which an individual may challenge the legality of their…

The Battle for the Writ: Can Habeas Corpus Be a Class Action?

Introduction: An Anodyne Question with Constitutional Stakes In the quiet, technical chambers of federal civil procedure, a high-stakes constitutional drama is unfolding. At its center is an ostensibly dry procedural…