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 Legal Tug-of-War Over Texas SB 4: A Comprehensive Analysis of the State’s New Immigration Enforcement Powers
In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the American legal and political landscape, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for Texas to implement…
Beyond the Badge: The Urgent Fight to End Federal Law Enforcement Impunity
By Nicole Ndumele, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, ACLU Justice Division May 21, 2026 During this year’s "Community Safety Week," the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a broad…
A Unified Front: Civil Rights Coalitions Challenge the Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act (S. 1572)
In a significant show of force, a powerhouse coalition of the nation’s most prominent civil rights and criminal justice advocacy groups has officially formally petitioned the Senate Judiciary Committee to…














