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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. 
Know Your Rights
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. 
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Make the Road Pennsylvania v. Harran

The ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Community Justice Project have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Make The Road Pennsylvania, NAACP Bucks County, the BuxMont Unitarian Universalists, and an impacted Bucks County resident in the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County challenging a so-called 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that the Bucks County Sheriff entered into without authorization of the county’s governing body, the Bucks County Commissioners. ICE uses such agreements to deputize local law enforcement to act as immigration agents. The lawsuit argues that Sheriff Fred Harran illegally entered into the 287(g) because he failed to consult with and get approval from Bucks County Commissioners, the majority of whom oppose the agreement. By entering into this agreement over the County Board of Commissioners’ objection, the Sheriff violated both the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Cooperation Act. The lawsuit asks the court to issue an injunction that would prevent the agreement from taking effect.

Press Releases

ACLU-PA Responds to DOJ’s Lawsuit Pressuring States to Turn Over Unredacted Voter Rolls

The ACLU-PA will stand with voters to protect their constitutional right to privacy against the federal government’s illegal fishing expedition for highly personal information.

ACLU to Host Community Forum Urging Rep. Mackenzie to Protect Equal Access to Education and Oppose Cuts in the FY26 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Bill

As the federally elected representative of Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District and member of the Education and Workforce Committee, Rep. Mackenzie must use his voice and stand against cuts to education.

ACLU and ACLU of PA Launch $500K Campaign to Raise Awareness About State Supreme Court Retention Election

The ACLU and ACLU of Pennsylvania are launching a campaign to educate voters ahead of the pivotal state Supreme Court retention elections this November.