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Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. ACLU experts break down what you need to know.

The ACLU’s new Congressional Scorecard tracks how federal elected officials are voting on key legislation affecting core civil rights and constitutional freedoms.

A new ACLU report, “Deputized for Disaster,” illustrates the dangers of the Trump administration’s rapid expansion of the 287(g) program — and how communities are increasingly afraid of local law enforcement officers sworn to protect them.

Passing a budget needs to take priority over bills that stoke the “culture wars”

Targeting followed opinion piece critical of town’s police and anonymously posted anti-ICE fliers

CEO attacks motives of people who care about privacy, says they are trying to “normalize lawlessness” and “let murderers go free”

Before you establish a relationship with your elected officials, you'll need to do your research.

Sharing your story has a big impact.

Sometimes it's necessary to call your elected official. Here are some tips for planning out your phone call.