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The Fourth Amendment must prevail

SB 912 accomplishes nothing that a warrant couldn’t currently provide. But by erasing any meaningful distinction between those arrested and those convicted, it succeeds in undermining pesky constitutional rights to due process, counsel, and the presumption of innocence.
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Why do some Pennsylvania counties refuse to enact "Notice and Cure?"

Every election cycle, thousands of voters across Pennsylvania make minor mistakes when completing their mail-in ballot packet, such as forgetting to include the secrecy envelope or forgetting to sign the outer envelope declaration. These mistakes, if left uncorrected, lead to voters’ ballots not being counted. 
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Know Your Rights With the Police and Immigration Agents:

Know Your Rights With the Police and Immigration Agents

Be prepared if you have an interaction with police or federal immigration agents.
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By Refusing to Provide Necessary Care to Trans Youth Under 19 Years of Age, Penn State Health and UPMC Are Failing Their Patients

The ACLU advocates for the legality of and access to gender-affirming care because we have a 105-year track record of fighting for equality and equity for all, especially those who have been marginalized and had their rights compromised, historically and in the present moment. 

Press Releases

Pennsylvania Voters Choose to Retain Justices Known for Upholding Civil Liberties

Voters make clear: Protecting abortion rights and civil liberties starts with a fair and independent state Supreme Court

Chester County Voters Can Vote Safely and Securely with Provisional Ballots While Clerical Error Is Resolved

Chester County voters should maintain confidence in our election system. Pennsylvania's provisional ballot system is designed specifically for situations like this to protect every voter's right to participate in our democracy.

Lawsuit Settlement Affirms Rights of Student Club to Operate and Oppose Offensive Mascot

“We’re pleased to have reached a resolution that guarantees the Retire the Raider student club equal access to school resources, just like other non-curricular clubs.”