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Feb 2, 2017

ACLU of Alabama Files Demands for Documents on Implementation of Trump's Muslim Ban

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama filed a Freedom of Information Act request today with its local U.S. Customs and Border Protection office to expose how Trump administration officials are...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama filed a Freedom of Information Act request today with its local U.S. Customs and Border Protection office to expose how Trump administration officials are...

Jun 2, 2016

Environmental Protestors Fight Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Coal Ash Landfill

ACLU Makes Free Speech Case Defending Residents of Low-income, Majority Black American Town

MOBILE, Ala. — The American Civil Liberties Union today asked a federal court to dismiss a defamation...

ACLU Makes Free Speech Case Defending Residents of Low-income, Majority Black American Town

MOBILE, Ala. — The American Civil Liberties Union today asked a federal court to dismiss a defamation...

Apr 18, 2016

We're Looking for a Summer Intern!

Job Description: Outreach and Communications Intern

The ACLU of Alabama seeks a dynamic Communications and Outreach Intern to develop and implement a variety of communications and organizing...

Job Description: Outreach and Communications Intern

The ACLU of Alabama seeks a dynamic Communications and Outreach Intern to develop and implement a variety of communications and organizing...

Nov 18, 2015

ACLU of Alabama's Statement on Bentley's Refugee Ban

The ACLU of Alabama condemns Governor Bentley’s reactionary attempt to refuse to resettle Syrian refuges in the state of Alabama. America is known for welcoming refugees fleeing brutal conflict and offering...

The ACLU of Alabama condemns Governor Bentley’s reactionary attempt to refuse to resettle Syrian refuges in the state of Alabama. America is known for welcoming refugees fleeing brutal conflict and offering...

Oct 12, 2015

Alabama’s DMV Shutdown Has Everything to Do With Race

Voting Rights

Don’t believe a word of it: It’s all about race.

Despite state officials’ quick denial that the closing of 31 Alabama DMVs has nothing to do with race, it is a fact that the closures – mostly in...

Don’t believe a word of it: It’s all about race.

Despite state officials’ quick denial that the closing of 31 Alabama DMVs has nothing to do with race, it is a fact that the closures – mostly in...

Aug 27, 2015

Planned Parenthood and ACLU File Suit to Protect Care in Alabama

Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care for Alabama Women Is Goal; New Lawsuit Comes After Jindal Administration Tells Louisiana Court People Can Go to Orthopedists for Family Planning Care...

Expanding Access to Affordable Health Care for Alabama Women Is Goal; New Lawsuit Comes After Jindal Administration Tells Louisiana Court People Can Go to Orthopedists for Family Planning Care...