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Jun 16, 2025
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.
Court Cases:
APHA v. NIH
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Censored Patient Safety Research Must Return to Government Website, Judge Rules
Republishing these articles is a victory for free speech and public health. The government can’t censor medical research solely because it disfavors certain viewpoints.
Court Cases:
Schiff v. Office of Personnel Management
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025
ACLU Asks Court to Expand Temporary Relief to All Trans, Intersex, and Nonbinary People Seeking Passports
It is important that every person has the ability to live and travel safely, and we will continue to fight to rescind this unlawful policy to make sure that this relief extends to everyone.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court Cases:
Orr v. Trump
Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
Federal Judge Orders Temporary Relief to Six Plaintiffs in Challenge to Trump Administration Passport Policy
This ruling affirms the inherent dignity of our clients, acknowledging the negative impact that the administration's passport policy would have on their ability to travel for work, school, and family.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court Cases:
Orr v. Trump
Apr 2, 2025
Apr 2, 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.
Court Cases:
APHA v. NIH
Feb 7, 2025
Feb 7, 2025
Transgender and Nonbinary People Take Trump to Court Over Passport Restrictions
The ACLU is challenging this unconstitutional Passport Policy because all people deserve the freedom to live their lives safely and with dignity.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court Cases:
Orr v. Trump
Dec 4, 2024
Dec 4, 2024
ACLU of Massachusetts comment on Supreme Court arguments in transgender rights case
There is no transgender exception to the U.S Constitution. The Supreme Court must reject this effort to deny transgender people equal justice under the law.
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Mar 18, 2024
Mar 18, 2024
Rural Justice Network, North Brookfield reach settlement on Pride event and drag show
North Brookfield has taken steps we hope will ensure that groups like the Rural Justice Network can exercise their right to express themselves equally and openly in public spaces.
Feb 2, 2024
Feb 2, 2024
2024 Small Town Pride to move forward in North Brookfield
A local Pride celebration in North Brookfield will move forward on June 29, after approval last night by the town’s Parks and Recreation Committee.
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