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The ACLU works to expand the right to privacy, increase the control individuals have over their personal information, and ensure civil liberties are enhanced rather than compromised by technological innovation.
Masked Pro-Palestine students being arrested by NYPD.

May 15, 2024

States Dust Off Obscure Anti-Mask Laws to Target Pro-Palestine Protesters

States Dust Off Obscure Anti-Mask Laws to Target Pro-Palestine Protesters
A closeup of a young African American man whose face is being scanned by facial recognition software.

Apr 30, 2024

Police Say a Simple Warning Will Prevent Face Recognition Wrongful Arrests. That's Just Not True.

Police Say a Simple Warning Will Prevent Face Recognition Wrongful Arrests. That's Just Not True.
A gavel on a laptop.

Mar 11, 2024

How to Protect Consumer Privacy and Free Speech

How to Protect Consumer Privacy and Free Speech
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 1, 2021: Marchers demanding the Biden administration make progress on immigration reform, head to a rally near the US Capitol. March began at Black Lives Matter Plaza.

Mar 7, 2024

Biden's Border Politics Won't Fix Our Immigration System

Biden's Border Politics Won't Fix Our Immigration System
A sign attached to a metal pole with while letters on a red background reading "NOTICE _ LICENSE PLATE READER 24/7 - Flock Safety".

Mar 6, 2024

Communities Should Reject Surveillance Products Whose Makers Won't Allow Them to be Independently Evaluated

Communities Should Reject Surveillance Products Whose Makers Won't Allow Them to be Independently Evaluated
A sprawling shot of a California highway system.

Feb 13, 2024

Dozens of Police Agencies in California Are Still Sharing Driver Locations with Anti-Abortion States. We're Fighting Back.

Dozens of Police Agencies in California Are Still Sharing Driver Locations with Anti-Abortion States. We're Fighting Back.
A security CCTV camera or surveillance system with police officers in the blurry background.

Feb 7, 2024

When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number

When it Comes to Facial Recognition, There is No Such Thing as a Magic Number
The ACLU is pushing back against reverse warrants - and winning. Learn more here.

Jan 29, 2024

Celebrating An Important Victory In The Ongoing Fight Against Reverse Warrants

Celebrating An Important Victory In The Ongoing Fight Against Reverse Warrants
A finger touching a phonescreen to connect to wifi.

Jan 25, 2024

More than 20 Million People Are About to Lose Internet Access. The ACLU is Fighting to Keep Us Connected.

More than 20 Million People Are About to Lose Internet Access. The ACLU is Fighting to Keep Us Connected.
With the U.S Capitol in the back ground thousands of demonstrators march on Pennsylvania Avenue during the Women's March in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.

Dec 14, 2023

2023 in Review: The Latest on the Stories That Made Our Year

2023 in Review: The Latest on the Stories That Made Our Year