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May 28, 2025

ACLU of Alabama's 2025 Pride Playlist

Check out our staff's favorite pop divas, House anthems, songs for the revolution, and more on our 2025 ACLU of Alabama Pride Playlist!

May 14, 2025

Our Summary of the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session

We closely tracked more than 150+ bills concerning civil liberties and our team has worked with lawmakers, the media, and our coalition partners to communicate our priorities.

May 5, 2025

ACLU of Alabama Announces New Executive Leadership and Members to its Board of Directors

The ACLU of Alabama is proud to announce the election of executive leadership and three new members to its Board of Directors, unanimously approved on May 3, 2025.

Apr 2, 2025

People Across the State Send Letters of Love and Support to Transgender Alabamians

The love and support that exists for trans folks in Alabama is stronger than these dangerous laws.

Apr 2, 2025

Lawmakers are Forcing Alabamians to Choose Between Their First Amendment Rights or Risk Prosecution

ACLU of Alabama Policy Director, A'Niya Robinson, pens a letter to lawmakers in opposition of anti-protest bills.

By A'Niya Robinson

ACLU of Alabama Policy Director, A'Niya Robinson, pens a letter to lawmakers in opposition of anti-protest bills.

By A'Niya Robinson

Lawmakers are Forcing Alabamians to Choose Between Their First Amendment Rights or Risk Prosecution

Feb 25, 2025

Lawmakers are Criminalizing our Neighbors in Small Town Alabama

These laws are not about safety. They are about fear. They force us to judge our neighbors, our friends, and our own children’s classmates. They create division in places where we have always chosen unity.

By Celsa Allende Stallworth

Lawmakers are Criminalizing our neighbors in Small Town Alabama