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With this toolkit, the ACLU seeks to provide greater clarity in the context of a shifting federal policy landscape ahead of the 2025-2026 academic year.

No matter what happens in Washington, we should all be free to access identity documents that reflect who we really are. And, it’s why we encourage Vermonters who wish to get or keep their accurate state ID card to consider requesting or renewing it today.

The U.S. government’s escalating attacks on noncitizens’ right to free speech should scare us all.

When local police get mixed up in deportation, civil rights violations are the inevitable result—which is why we’re suing the Essex County Sheriff’s Department for its records on immigration enforcement.

This year showed us that we are still at a critical juncture in this country, as we continue to face unprecedented attacks on our rights and our values. With your support, the ACLU is still holding the line and working towards a better tomorrow.