Press Releases

The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits. Reporters with questions about ACLU work, please contact media@aclum.org.

Jun 16, 2025

Federal District Court Strikes Down NIH’s Unlawful Directives That Led to the Elimination of Critical Research

In a major victory for public health, the court ruled that NIH’s actions targeting certain research were unlawful, arbitrary and capricious, and therefore void.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, LGBTQ Rights
Apr 24, 2025

Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Department of Education’s Unlawful Directive

In a victory for students, parents, and educators, a federal judge has granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Apr 02, 2025

Researchers Challenge NIH’s Politically Driven Grant Cancellations

Cancelling grants solely due to political ideology has severe public health consequences and violates the law.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, LGBTQ Rights
Mar 05, 2025

ACLU and NEA Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Attack on Educational Equity

This is a blatant attack on free speech and academic freedom, aiming to deprive students of a full and honest education.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Free Speech and Expression
Oct 16, 2024

ACLU of Massachusetts statement on recommendations to reinforce representation after Supreme Court decision on affirmative action

The Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in 2023 did not change the responsibility of colleges and universities to increase educational opportunities for students of color.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Jun 29, 2023

ACLU Comment on Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Harvard and UNC’s Affirmative Action Policies

The movement against affirmative action is part of a larger effort to rewrite our nation’s history, erase the lived experiences of people of color, and obstruct our full and equal participation in our democracy.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Jan 23, 2023

ACLU, GLAD urge Massachusetts schools to reject calls for book bans

The vast majority of book bans that are taking hold across the country specifically aim to remove books that are by and about LGBTQ people, communities of color, and other marginalized groups.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights, Racial Justice, Free Speech and Expression
Sep 21, 2021

ACLU, Bridgewater State University release model policy to reform policing on college campuses

Developed over two years in close collaboration with students, police, and other higher education stakeholders, the Racially Just Policing Model Policy builds on recent statewide police reform to ensure campuses are safe learning, working, and living environments for all.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice
Apr 20, 2021

ACLU statement on Derek Chauvin guilty verdict

While this verdict brings rare accountability for police, achieving this outcome for George Floyd is only one step in addressing police abuse of power, disparate treatment, and excessive force against Black and Brown communities.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice