American Civil Liberties Union

A federal lawsuit filed Friday asks a judge to block an Alabama law that outlaws almost all abortions, the most far-reaching attempt by a conservative state to seek new restrictions on the procedure.

The book by Paul Butler, a former federal prosecutor, examines law enforcement and mass incarceration through its treatment of African American men.

The U.S. government ran an operation to screen journalists, activists and others while investigating last year's migrant caravan from Mexico, a San Diego TV station reported Wednesday, citing leaked documents.

The American Civil Liberties Union and an organization whose lawyers represent immigrants are asking a New York judge to stop the indefinite detention of some immigrants awaiting deportation.

A federal appeals court is being asked to decide whether government agents can search cell phones and laptops at airports without a search warrant.

"The Hospitality State" will not officially host New York state guests any time soon.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gay-rights leaders and civil liberties groups aren't giving up after North Carolina legislators and Gov. Pat McCrory overturned Charlotte's anti-discrimination ordinance and stopped other local governments from passing similar regulations.

MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union may sue a western Pennsylvania municipality because it opens its council meetings with the Lord's Prayer.

Should women be banned from combat?  The American Civil Liberties Union says,  "no" and are filing a lawsuit against the federal government.