In 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges was the first Black child to attend a formerly white-school in Louisiana, marking a major moment in the fight to desegregate schools. She remains a committed advocate for civil rights to this day. #WomensHistoryMonth

On this day in 1991, the Supreme Court ruled in UAW v. Johnson Controls that Title VII, as amended by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, protects women from being denied work because of pregnancy or potential pregnancy. Equal opportunity means employers cannot make those decisions for workers.

📆 On this day in 1963, the Supreme Court decided Gideon v. Wainwright, holding the Sixth Amendment right to counsel applies to people facing imprisonment, even if they cannot afford a lawyer. Gideon’s case helped affirm that the right to a fair trial includes the right to legal representation.

What happened at the Indiana Statehouse in 2026, and what does it mean for Hoosiers’ rights? Our new Legislative Report & Scorecard breaks down the biggest civil liberties fights of the session, key votes, and what comes next: https://bit.ly/3NoEHtQ

Join us for a Know Your Rights training tomorrow, March 18, before taking to the streets for upcoming mobilization. Learn more and register: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/911732/?utm_source=aclu When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies.

Last week, 222 people from 48 countries became U.S. citizens in Carmel, and many registered to vote right away. Civic participation starts with access to clear, trustworthy information, and every eligible Hoosier deserves the freedom to make their voice heard.

Monroe County’s jail has remained overcrowded and in disrepair for years, despite a long-standing settlement meant to address unconstitutional conditions.

Thank you to the more than 200 Hoosiers who attended our hybrid legal observer training on Tuesday! By becoming a legal observer, these community members can support activists by monitoring, observing, and documenting government conduct during First Amendment-protected activity.

A federal court win for four Indiana recovery homes and their residents: a judge ruled Indiana unlawfully discriminated against them by treating their homes differently because of who lived there. Read more: https://bit.ly/4s1SwgH

After Loogootee again enacted ordinance language already ruled unconstitutional that denied Pridefest the right to hold the festival in the public square downtown, a federal judge held the city in contempt. The city now has 15 days to comply or face $500 daily fines.

Indiana used to allow some public university student IDs at the polls if they met state requirements. A new law bans them. Voting rights groups are asking a federal judge to block it, saying it makes it harder for eligible students to vote. Read more here:

We’re less than a month away from the deadline to register to vote in the 2026 Indiana Primary. Make sure you’re ready to elect leaders who will defend your civil liberties by checking your voter registration today.

This International Women’s Day, we recognize the generations of advocates who fought to expand women’s rights and the work that still lies ahead.

SEA 76 gives Attorney General Todd Rokita sweeping new power to punish schools, hospitals, and local governments accused of limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

“Not only is it bad policy,” Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears told Mirror Indy, “it’s going to be very difficult to implement.”

After more than three years of litigation, a judge granted a permanent injunction in the ACLU of Indiana’s religious freedom challenge to the state's near-total abortion ban. Read more: https://bit.ly/40esIlj

Governor Mike Braun just signed SEA 76, the state's sweeping immigration legislation, and HEA 1343, which establishes a National Guard military police force that can be wielded at the governor's authority. Read more about these pieces of legislation in our bill tracker: https://bit.ly/40fDXdj

NPR’s deep dive shares how the federal government is using social media to push a distorted narrative about immigrants and crime. ICE data shows more than 70% of people detained don’t have criminal records. Read the full piece here:

Tell your members of Congress: Vote YES on the Khanna-Massie War Powers Resolution and end President Trump’s unconstitutional and unauthorized use of military force against Iran. Take action now: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/war-on-iran

This morning, we filed two federal lawsuits against Ball State University over a policy that bans protests and demonstrations within 50 feet of most campus buildings and the university’s use of campus policy to punish students for protected political expression.

A bill encouraging racial profiling in policing and daily life is headed to the Governor. SB 76 also requires local government to comply with ICE operations and prohibits any "sanctuary policies." Take action now and urge Governor Braun to veto SB 76.

SB 76 has cleared its final vote and now moves to the Governor for consideration. This bill would pull Indiana deeper into immigration enforcement, increase pressure to cooperate with ICE, and treat detainers like mandatory holds, raising serious due process concerns. We oppose SB 76.

As session nears its end, lawmakers advanced HB 1343, which would authorize a new National Guard “military police force” with the power to make arrests, conduct searches, and carry out law enforcement duties statewide at the governor’s direction. Read more here: https://bit.ly/46X0jnu

George P. Stewart was one of the founders of the Indianapolis Recorder, the fourth oldest Black Newspaper in the country. Stewart used the paper to amplify the Black community across Indianapolis, supporting local Black businesses and endorsing political causes.

Indiana’s 2026 legislative session is expected to conclude this Friday, Feb. 27, but major decisions are still unfolding. We’re tracking some harmful bills still moving, what’s (hopefully) died, and what to watch for as session wraps. Follow along here: www.aclu-in.org/legislation/

Join us in collaboration with Sports Bra Indy for a More Than a Game watch party for the Unrivaled semifinals. 🏀 Monday, Mar. 2 | 7:30 PM The District Tap Northside 3720 E 82nd St, Indianapolis Free tickets are limited. Reserve yours: https://secure.ngpvan.com/jj0vW04sfUe7FpoOeqTUlw2

“He was led by his love for his fellow man and the belief that we’re all better off when everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” Indiana State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. said. Read more about Reverend Jesse Jackson's deep ties to Gary and how local leaders are mourning his passing:

SB 285 passed House committee. It would ban camping/sleeping on public property for long-term shelter (unless authorized) and allow a Class C misdemeanor after a warning. Contact your rep and tell them to vote NO. Find your legislator here:https://bit.ly/4azEj33 https://bit.ly/4tUDXx0

Indiana has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country, but we also have advocates across the state who are ready to change that. Join the ACLU of Indiana and partners for the Hoosiers Vote Summit, where you'll learn how to turn boots on the ground into people at the polls in November.

We’re suing Wayne County after a resident was blocked from the Commissioners’ official Facebook page. Public officials don’t get to silence constituents or filter public discussion. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kK0msC

📢 Lawmakers just quietly slipped an amendment into HB 1359 that would cut Indiana’s early voting nearly in half — from 28 days to 16 — and Hoosiers didn’t even get a chance to testify. 🔗 Contact your senator and tell them to oppose HB 1359: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/in-early-voting

🚨 Today, lawmakers slipped language into a bill that would cut Indiana’s early voting period nearly in half — from 28 days to 16 — with no input from the public. Contact your senator today and tell them: oppose HB 1359. Read more: https://bit.ly/4tFFV46 Find your senator: https://bit.ly/4tUDXx0

Modern voter suppression isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s paperwork, strategic policies, and fear. This piece connects the dots on what’s happening in Indiana and nationally, and why “free and equal” elections require real protection. Read more, and make your voting plan for May and November:

For over 130 years, it has been the law of the land that everyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen from birth. President Trump, we’ll see you at the Supreme Court.

SB 76 passed the House and heads to conference committee. This bill pushes Indiana in the wrong direction by pulling government, schools, jails, and businesses into immigration enforcement and setting them up for penalties if they don't comply. We urge lawmakers to oppose this harmful bill.

Julia May Carson served as the Representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district from 1997 to 2007, making her the first African American and woman to represent Indianapolis in Congress. This Black History Month, we celebrate her legacy and the paths she paved forward for hundreds of Hoosiers.

Indiana lawmakers are considering a constitutional amendment that would expand when people can be held without bail. If it passes the legislature, Hoosiers will see it on the November ballot. Read more here:

SB 76 is moving fast, and the House could vote on the bill as early as this Thursday (Feb. 12). Call your state representative today and tell them to vote NO on SB 76. Find your legislator here: https://iga.in.gov/information/find-legislators

"If she needs to pick up medication, if she needs to make a return at the store, if she needs to go on an airplane, I don't know who is behind those counters. I don't know if she will be safe," Jennilyn said, concerned for her trans daughter’s safety with the BMV’s new policy. "It's a gut punch."

The House will vote next week on one of several extreme anti-voter bills recently introduced in Congress. The so-called SAVE America Act could block over 21 million eligible citizens from voting by forcing in-person citizenship document requirements. Tell your representatives to vote NO.

Richard G. Hatcher knew civil liberties are not abstract. They show up in housing, public services, and equal treatment. In 1967, he made history as one of the first Black mayors of a major U.S. city, elected in Gary, where he fought segregation and expanded local power. #BlackHistoryInIndiana

ICE is tearing families apart and spreading fear in communities across the country. The last thing Indiana should do is hand them more power. SB 76 would do just that. Read more in this column by Jesusa Rivera: https://bit.ly/4bFSuWx

“They want to force my son — a typical 30-year-old man, balding and bearded — to use the ladies’ room at a public school or state university. If Hoosiers are confronted, harassed, or assaulted for using the legally required toilet, what is their remedy? SB 182 offers no answers.” Read more:

Reproductive Health Lobby Day is just two weeks away! Join us and our partners at the Statehouse to advocate for reproductive freedom, patient privacy, and health equity; and to speak out against bills like SB 236 that attempt to restrict our rights. Learn more & RSVP here: https://bit.ly/45QehXW

SB 285 would fine unhoused people up to $500 for camping in public and put them in jail for up to 60 days. Making it a crime to sleep in public won't improve public safety. It will only ostracize the most vulnerable in our community and harm existing initiatives to connect people to resources.

Last week, the Merrillville Town Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 26-02, opposing the construction of any ICE processing or detention centers in the town.

The dozens of Hoosiers who took time off work and school to testify at the Statehouse made it clear that Immigrants are essential to our state. As SB 76 moves through the IGA, it is critical to keep showing up and ensure lawmakers know Hoosiers will not accept unjust bills targeting our neighbors.

Despite hours of testimony on the devastating impact SB 76 would have on immigrant communities, the bill passed out of committee and is headed to the full House. Thank you to the thousands of Hoosiers across the state who have spoken out. We'll never give up on the fight for immigrants' rights.

Whether you’re an immigrant, student, organizer, or just concerned about ICE's tactics, you have rights under the U.S. Constitution. Learn more here about what your rights are and how to exercise them in Indiana.

Hoosiers showed up for LGBTQ+ Statehouse Day, one day after the Senate passed SB 182, a bill targeting trans students’ access to restrooms and facilities. We’re proud of every advocate, parent, student, and ally who made it clear: we belong here, and we’re not backing down.