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ACLU @aclu.org · 6h
“I hope the judge sees I’m a person. I’m just a girl trying to have a life like everybody else.” Our client Dakota and all trans and intersex people in Kansas deserve to go about their days without this bill's punitive dehumanization.
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Trans people, anguished by Kansas driver's license law, go to court
Plaintiffs are expected to testify this week about the negative effects of carrying identification that doesn't match how they look and feel.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 7h
The company doesn’t matter. Flock, Axon, and other automatic license plate readers have no place on our streets. Use the toolkit to fight against mass surveillance in your community at aclu.org/gtfo_
"Big Brother should just be reality TV — not our reality. Join us in getting automatic license plate readers out of our communities." ACLU logo. Red tinted photo of a big eye.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 8h
Learn about the safeguards in place that ensure elections remain trustworthy and secure on our latest episode of Making Sense. Watch now and check out other episodes in our Election Safeguarding series at youtu.be/OrWflaQKmyo
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14h
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear our case challenging the Trump administration’s cruel and illegal policy subjecting millions of immigrants to mandatory detention. We'll see the administration in court.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15h
If you’re someone who has worked to overcome systemic barriers and advocate for a more just future, our Pauli Murray fellowship is for you. Apply today or share with the early career people in your life.
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Careers at ACLU
Join our team! We’re looking for committed, passionate people for open roles at the ACLU.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 16h
We are joining the calls for a commutation for Christa so she never experiences this torture again, and we continue asking for the same for Tony Carruthers, who experienced the same suffering and remains at risk of another execution attempt.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 16h
Christa Pike was tortured by the state of Tennessee yesterday. This is now the second horrific botched execution by Tennessee in less than six months.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 17h
As LGBTQ rights face an increasingly dangerous assault from politicians across the nation, we’re not slowing down in the fight for our right to exist as we are, without political interference.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 17h
This LGBTQ History Month, we remember the generations of advocates, heroes, and icons who paved the path for us. We honor those who defended the freedom for everyone to live and love authentically.
Light purple graphic with text "Queer people have always been here — and we always will be." At the top of the graphic reads "LGBTQ History Month" and the ACLU logo is at the bottom of the graphic.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 01/10/2026
President Trump does not have the power to unilaterally change Title IX. LGBTQ students continue to be protected from discrimination under federal civil rights law. With the administration's continued cruel anti-trans actions, schools must not waver in their commitment to protecting queer students.
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Trump's Title IX Announcement Is Cruel. But It Does Not Change The Law
“Schools can and should continue to include transgender students equally in all educational programs,” writes Chase Strangio.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
This win means our clients can continue their important work seeking justice for people who've suffered atrocities, while we keep fighting to vindicate their rights in court.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
NEW: A federal court in Maine rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two human rights defenders challenging an executive order that bans Americans from speaking to the International Criminal Court.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
NEW: A federal court rejected many of the Trump Administration's arguments for keeping the memo justifying their murderous boat strike campaign a secret. This is an important step in ensuring the government is held accountable for these extrajudicial killings.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
Today marks 50 years since Congress passed the Hyde Amendment, banning abortion coverage in Medicaid. Hyde has taken a deeply personal decision away from millions of people, especially women with low incomes and women of color. Congress must pass the EACH Act to end this cruel policy now.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
The multiple deaths at Delaney Hall are the predictable outcome of a rapidly expanding detention system, with no transparency or accountability. Congress must pass the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to end mandatory detention, family detention, and private facilities like Delaney Hall.
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A Congressman said reports of deadly conditions at an ICE detention center were a “false narrative.” Then two more people died. - ACLU of New Jersey
Immigration detention is cruel and inhumane. It’s also deadly.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
Governor Lee's 615-741-2001 mailbox is full — contacting him through this form is the quickest way to reach his office.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
URGENT: Hours before Tennessee was set to execute the first woman in the state in more than 200 years today, a federal court temporarily paused Christa Pike's execution. Tell Governor Lee to respect the court's decision and call off her execution NOW.
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Share my Opinion with the Governor's Office
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
Tune in now.
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Let the Record Show Podcast | American Civil Liberties Union
This week, on our premiere episode, Shereen and Matt are exploring J.G.G. v. Trump and the related lawsuits that emerged from that fateful day in March. They’re some of the most important cases making...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
With roots in Puerto Rico and Iran, Shereen Marisol Meraji has been telling vulnerable and fearless stories of race and identity for over two decades. Her reporting and teaching have prioritized getting more people’s stories told. We're proud for her to co-host our new podcast, Let the Record Show.
Photo of Shereen Marisol Meraji smiling, wearing a black dress, hair down, and in front of a golden yellow background. Quotation that says "All of the time and energy it takes to hide your true self could be used in so many other creative ways. Reclaim that time and use it to leave this world a better place than you found it." attributed to Shereen Marisol Meraji, journalist, podcaster, and educator. "Latine Heritage Month" logo at the top of the graphic. ACLU logo. Pink, purple, and blue decorations.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
If the courts do not intervene, the groups will be forced to shut down their operations in the state under threat of severe criminal penalties. This is an egregious abuse of power and a clear mishandling of government authority.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
CAIR and CAIR-Florida are being targeted not because they pose a threat to public safety, but because doing so serves a political agenda — at the expense of Floridians' rights.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
NEW: Today, Florida Governor DeSantis and other state officials voted to designate two leading Muslim civil rights nonprofits as “domestic terrorist organizations.” The state's actions are baseless and unconstitutional.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
When a parent-child relationship does not create a risk of harm, the government should not tear families apart, especially when other options are available. Along with @acluofga.bsky.social, we're fighting back.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
We're arguing that before the state can constitutionally terminate parental rights, it must find termination genuinely necessary to protect from harm.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
NEW: We filed an amicus brief in support of a mother whose parental rights were terminated by the juvenile court despite the court finding that her relationship with her children did not pose a risk of harm to them.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
The Trump administration is not above the law.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
Every voter deserves to make an informed decision at the ballot box. Learn more today.
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Voter Information - Election 2026 - ACLU of Montana
Are you ready to vote, Montana?  Three things you can check right now to ensure you're ready.Election Day may be Tuesday, November 5th, but you may be able to cast your ballot now – or prepare to do s...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
Our efforts will focus on helping voters in the state supreme court race and key legislative races know where candidates stand on critical issues, including abortion rights, voting rights, and keeping politics out of the courts.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
The ACLU Voter Education Fund and ACLU of Montana today are launching a campaign to educate and engage Montana voters in the upcoming November election.
Blue graphic with text "Montana let's vote our values all the way down the ballot" With an outline of the state of Montana above the text, and an ACLU logo below.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
This law has subjected trans people in Kansas to: - Losing their ability to drive and go about their daily lives - Being forced to disclose they're trans every time they show ID - Risking harassment or violating the law when deciding which bathroom to use We're fighting back.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
We're in court today challenging the anti-trans Kansas law that bans trans people from bathrooms that align with their gender on government property, invalidates driver's licenses with updated gender markers, and lets people sue anyone they suspect of violating the law for damages up to $1,000.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
Listen to the first episode of our new podcast Let the Record Show to learn more about what’s at stake in this case.
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How President Trump Attempted to Ignore a Court Order | ACLU
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
The Trump administration unlawfully removed these men to a notorious prison in El Salvador, where they faced abuse and torture. More than 200 former judges filed an amicus brief urging the court not to let the Trump administration get away with this blatant defiance. The rule of law must win out.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
We’re back in federal appeals court today demanding accountability for over 100 Venezuelan men who were sent away to CECOT in March 2025. A federal judge’s inquiry must continue into Trump administration officials who willfully violated a court order blocking the men’s removal flights.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
What do we mean when we say “free and fair elections”? Learn more about why our voting rights are critical to our democracy, and how you can defend those rights during the midterms, at youtu.be/tIiZels1fYs
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ACLU @aclu.org · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: We're suing President Trump over his latest executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court made it crystal clear earlier this year: Birthright citizenship is the law of the land. Period.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 28/09/2026
This is a win for disability rights and everyone in the class we represent. We'll keep working to ensure that people with disabilities navigating supervision systems have a fair chance to succeed and remain in their communities, instead of being set up to fail from the start.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 28/09/2026
NEW: A court ruled that the federal agencies running parole and supervised release in Washington, DC broke federal disability law. The agencies ignore the needs of people with disabilities, putting them at constant risk of sanctions, including incarceration.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 28/09/2026
BREAKING: The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow essential health care to be withheld from transgender people in federal prisons. Denying medically-necessary care to any incarcerated person is cruel and unusual punishment — period.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 27/09/2026
Tennessee is set to execute Christa Pike on September 30. Christa has spent nearly three decades in solitary confinement after committing her crime as an 18-year-old girl with severe, untreated mental illness stemming from childhood abuse. Tell Governor Lee to stop her execution now.
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Petition | Christa Pike
Sign the petition to support Christa Pike's clemency campaign in Tennessee.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 27/09/2026
The conditions in President Trump and Stephen Miller’s detention facilities remain inhumane. Demand immediate action from our elected leaders to prevent further loss of life at aclu.org/stop-ice_killings
"1 person died in ICE detention every 10 days from January 2025 through August 2026. Source: NPR." Image of a barbed wire fence against the sky. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 27/09/2026
Automatic license plate reader technology has no place in our neighborhoods. Join this month’s action call on Tuesday, September 29 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT to discuss the dangers of surveillance technology and how you can take action in your community to fight against this tech.
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ACLU People Power September Action Call: Get the Flock Out
I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!
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ACLU @aclu.org · 27/09/2026
Meet the hosts of our newest podcast, Let the Record Show! Each episode, Shereen Marisol Meraji and @iammrbeat.bsky.social join us to dive into the ACLU’s long history of going toe-to-toe with the American government.
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ACLU Launches New Podcast ‘Let the Record Show’
"Let the Record Show" covers historical Supreme Court cases.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 26/09/2026
ICE's out-of-control actions are bad for workers and for the economy. Ranchers' groups in 3 states said: "We urge federal officials to conduct enforcement actions in a lawful, orderly, and transparent manner; respect due process; and communicate clearly with affected employers and communities."
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Cattle groups call out ICE operations for workforce disruptions
The beef industry has been under pressure recently from market disruptions, record high beef prices and small herd sizes. The groups say the ICE operations are another challenge for the industry.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 26/09/2026
Every eligible voter has the right to vote without intimidation. Learn more about the work we’re doing to safeguard the right to vote this election season.
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Defending Our Vote: The ACLU’s election safeguarding program | American Civil Liberties Union
Across the country, we’re already organizing and mobilizing with our neighbors as part of our largest ever election safeguarding initiative, investing more than $24.5 million to protect our right to v...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 26/09/2026
Banning Flock and other surveillance companies from tracking our every move isn't a partisan issue. Tell Congress to ban automatic license plate readers at aclu.org/get-flock_out
Two-panel graphic featuring photos of Chad Marlow testifying before Congress with subtitles reading "More than 200 municipalities have terminated their relationships with Flock and other ALPR companies. The question is: Will their Congress join them? The time has come for Congress to prohibit any law enforcement entity who receives federal funding from using ALPRs — without exception."
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ACLU @aclu.org · 26/09/2026
If Tennessee executes Christa Pike next week, she'd be the first woman executed by the state in more than 200 years — for a crime she committed when she was 18 nearly three decades ago. Governor Lee must spare her life before it's too late.
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Tennessee Is Days Away From Executing a Sexual Assault Victim
Christa Pike’s lethal injection is booked for September 30. She may be the first woman Tennessee executes in 200 years.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/09/2026
These men have a right to a hearing, like everyone in the United States. We're in federal court today and next week demanding a course correction for the sake of all of our civil liberties.
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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
ACLU atty Lee Gelernt warns: “The government is asking the court to bless a rule that would allow them to whisk people away without any due process to a foreign prison and then claim there’s no remedy whatsoever once they succeeded in removing the individuals. That is a recipe for lawless society.”
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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/09/2026
BREAKING: We filed a lawsuit seeking information about ICE's use of the WRAP, a full-body restraint used during deportation flights. We're demanding records describing how ICE is using this dangerous device and how the WRAP has harmed individuals.
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