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News Articles: ACLU

Activists participate in a candlelight vigil for abortion rights near the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec, 13, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

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  • Health

The FDA could permanently lift some restrictions on abortion pills

The abortion pill mifepristone was approved in 2000 but still faces layers of restrictions. Advocates want the FDA to permanently allow patients to receive the pill by mail instead of in person.

December 15, 2021
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By:
  • Sarah McCammon
Ali Malik, 37, with his sons Muhammad Binyamin, 9, and Layth Noah, 5. Malik is part of a class action lawsuit against the FBI alleging religious discrimination and violations of surveillance laws.

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  • National

For Many American Muslims, The Legacy Of 9/11 Lies In The Battle For Civil Rights

A Southern California community grapples with the legacy of being secretly surveilled by the FBI. Twenty years later, the matter is a legal fight that has reached the Supreme Court.

September 11, 2021
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By:
  • Leila Fadel
Jacqueline Flores (left) with daughter Nicky at their home in Virginia last month. They are part of the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project, a group calling for an end to Title 42 so their family members can seek asylum.

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  • Politics

Title 42 Foes Go Back To Court To Try To End COVID Measure Blocking Asylum-Seekers

Immigration advocates had put their lawsuit on hold to give the Biden administration time to phase out the Trump-era Title 42 measure. But they say they're tired of waiting.

August 03, 2021
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By:
  • Franco Ordoñez
The Adelanto U.S. Immigration and Enforcement Processing Center in Adelanto, Calif., is operated by GEO Group, Inc., a Florida-based company specializing in privatized corrections. The facility is one of 39 recommended by the ACLU for closure.

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  • National

ACLU Calls On DHS To Close ICE Detention Centers, Citing High Cost Of Empty Beds

The ACLU wants the Biden administration to close dozens of immigration detention facilities, citing the historically low number of immigrants in detention and the high cost of paying for empty beds.

April 28, 2021
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By:
  • Joel Rose
House Bill 838 would make first responders, including police officers, a protected class under Georgia law. The bill awaits final approval from Governor Kemp

Civil Rights Groups Dispute Georgia Bill That Would Make Police A 'Protected Class'

Georgia's new hate crimes law goes into effect this week. It means stiffer penalties for violence against a person based on things such as race,...

July 02, 2020
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Donna Lowry
A bill to add protections for police officers awaits Governor Brian Kemp's signature.

Protesters Urge Georgia Governor to Veto 'Flawed' Bill Protecting Police

Civil rights groups want Gov. Brian Kemp to veto a bill that establishes penalties for anyone who commits a crime against first responders, including...

July 01, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
The empty courtroom is seen at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: ACLU Challenges 'Heartbeat' Abortion Law, SCOTUS Rules On Census & Gerrymandering

On this edition of Political Rewind, the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia has filed a lawsuit asking the federal court to block implementation...

June 28, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
An inmate reads in her bed.

ACLU Accuses Georgia Sheriff Of Illegally Banning Books From Jail

The American Civil Liberties Union says a Georgia sheriff is violating the rights of inmates at a county jail by prohibiting them from receiving outside...

April 11, 2019
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  • Associated Press
Lucy McBath, left, and her husband Ron Davis participate in a gun control rally as part of the "No More Names: National Drive to Reduce Gun Violence," at the Georgia Capitol, June 24, 2013, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Mother Of Gun Violence Victim To Challenge Handel For Seat

On this edition of Political Rewind, as qualifying continues for the 2018 Georgia elections, the 6th District Congressional Race draws a surprise...

March 07, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
The State Capitol of Georgia

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  • Politics

Now Hiring: Qualifying Begins For Every Race on Georgia Ballot

On this edition of Political Rewind, qualifying for every race on the Georgia ballot begins today, and for the first time in recent memory, newly...

March 05, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Politics

Conservative State Senator Slammed For Hurting Children By Grandstanding

On this edition of Political Rewind, the Georgia Senate entertains a bill that would crack down on protestors who disrupt controversial speakers on...

January 29, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

On Second Thought For Monday, July 31, 2017

First, 50,000 Fulton County voters received letters saying they may be declared inactive, because they didn’t update the address on their voter...

July 31, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more

Landmark Decision in LGBT Workers' Rights Case

For the first time, a federal court has ruled workers can’t be fired for their sexual orientation. A court in Chicago recently extended workplace...

May 17, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon
A pedestrian passes by the Georgia Supreme Court.

Georgia Supreme Court To Hear Abortion Law Challenge

A challenge to the state law that prohibits the abortion of a fetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy is scheduled to be heard by the Georgia Supreme Court on...

January 23, 2017
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By:
  • Najae Lamar

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