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The Supreme Court just wrapped up one of its most impactful terms in a decade — our ACLU attorneys, advocates, and experts are breaking it all down live in our latest Town Hall.
From a major victory for birthright citizenship to a critical blow to the Voting Rights Act, the future of transgender rights, and unchecked presidential power, the Supreme Court’s decisions in 2026 will shape civil liberties for a generation. Join us for a debrief on what happened this term, what it means for your rights, and our plan to fight for the long haul.
⚖️ WHAT WE’RE COVERING
- Birthright citizenship
- Voting rights
- Transgender rights
- Presidential power
And more.
Join ACLU People Power supporters nationwide to defend democracy and protect voting rights. Get connected with opportunities to fight voter suppression, expand access to the ballot, and ensure every voice is heard at https://act.aclu.org/a/democracy-defenders?initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=soc&utm_medium=soc&initms=lb-youtube-yt-townhall-nat-townhall-civilliberties-townhall-democracydefenders&utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=democracydefenders&utm_content=lb-youtube-yt-townhall-nat-townhall-civilliberties-townhall-democracydefenders&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=soc&ms=lb-youtube-yt-townhall-nat-townhall-civilliberties-townhall-democracydefenders
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0:00 Welcome
1:27 The Birthright Citizenship Win
7:13 The Harm of Trump’s Executive Order
12:57 Protecting Immigrants’ Rights
25:28 Can the Courts Hold the Line?
30:58 Wins, Setbacks & the Long Game
35:27 Callais Decision & the Fight for Fair Maps
40:08 Safeguarding the Midterms
44:45 Voting Rights: Our Track Record
48:26 Breaking Down West Virginia v. BPJ
53:11Message to the Trans Community
55:03 Looking Ahead: The Next SCOTUS Term
57:25 What You Can Do