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Learn More  ### Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU vs President Trump [Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU vs President Trump](https://www.aclu.org/campaigns-initiatives/aclu-vs-trump) We're telling the story of the first year of our fight against the second Trump administration, our lessons learned, and our path forward. Read the Report  ### Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War? [Can Congress Stop President Trump's Illegal War?](https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/your-questions-answered-can-congress-stop-president-trumps-illegal-war-against-iran) ACLU experts explain constitutional war powers and how Congress can rein in President Trump's illegal war with Iran. Read More  ### No Unconstitutional War with Iran [No Unconstitutional War with Iran](https://action.aclu.org/send-message/war-on-iran) Demand that Congress take immediate action to end this unconstitutional use of force against Iran. 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But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice. Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated. 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She’s the fourteenth person known to be wrongfully arrested due to the technology’s failures.   Privacy & Technology ### ACLU Leads Fight to Limit Overbroad Digital Search Warrants [ACLU Leads Fight to Limit Overbroad Digital Search Warrants](https://www.aclu.org/news/privacy-technology/aclu-leads-fight-to-limit-overbroad-digital-search-warrants) ACLU litigation is leading courts to rethink warrants seizing our digital devices, social media accounts and other data to reinforce our Fourth Amendment protections.  ## Take Action ### On the Ground From signing petitions to organizing on the ground, millions of ACLU activists are helping defend our rights. 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Everyone has basic rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. But we’re all too aware that there can be significant daylight between what the law requires and what happens in practice. Knowing and exercising your rights is more important in times like these, when rights are under attack. When you know your rights, you can advocate for those rights — and help protect and defend the rights of those around you. If you find yourself in a situation where your constitutionally protected rights are being disregarded or violated, knowing your rights can help you understand what’s happening and take mental notes that you can use to help a lawyer challenge those violations later on. It’s important not only to know your rights but to also know your risks — and to prioritize your safety. Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.