If You Care About Freedom, You Should Be Asking Why We Don’t Fund Our Public Defender Systems

Four out of five criminal defendants can’t afford a lawyer, but in many places, the system promised to them by our state and federal constitutions is chronically in crisis.

A statue of Lady Justice with a stack of books in the background.

The White House Can Do More to Expand Voting Access

Biden has made progress implementing his executive order to promoting voting access, but more work is needed.

Vice President Joe Biden appears on stage as he addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

We're Suing Wyoming to Challenge the 24/7 Program in Teton County

For people who have been arrested but not convicted, the 24/7 program and its fees looks like a criminal sentence.

By Janna Farley

Teton County Courthouse

Senate File 51 has no place in the Equality State

"I do not want to see my home state become yet another battleground where the law seeks to discriminate against someone because of their gender identity."

Image of a kid holding a sign that says, "Let trans kids play"

The Governor of Louisiana Must Veto the Proposed Redistricting Maps

Louisiana legislators are further diluting the power of Black voters, rather than correcting this long-standing problem.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.

Don't Let Politicians Censor Wyoming's Classrooms

The ability to discuss and debate ideas, even those that some find uncomfortable, is a crucial part of our democracy.

By Antonio Serrano, Antonio Serrano

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My Family Came to Seek Asylum, But Found Danger Instead

An ACLU client shares her family's story of survival while waiting at the border for months as they sought asylum.

Migrants in line to seek asylum in Matamoros, Mexico.

Act now: Senate File 51 is Heading to the House

Trans people belong everywhere in Wyoming.

Banner with a red and blue background that reads, "Trans kids belong" with a red box that has text saying, "tell Wyoming"

Llegamos en Busca de Asilo, Pero Lo Que Encontramos Fue Peligro

Un cliente de la ACLU cuenta su historia.

Migrants in line to seek asylum in Matamoros, Mexico.