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ACLU @aclu.org · 19h
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
The Trump administration is not above the law.
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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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/09/2026
No amount of regulation will keep our privacy safe from automatic license plate readers. Congress must ban them — full stop.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/09/2026
Dolores Huerta is one of the most influential labor leaders of the 20th century. Dolores witnessed firsthand how many farm workers in her community suffered from low wages and poor working conditions. As co-founder of United Farm Workers, she organized hugely impactful walkouts and boycotts.
Photo of Dolores Huerta wearing an Aztec headdress, with the words "Latine Heritage Month" above her. Below her it says "Photography Credit: Tom Hilton. Wiki Commons." A quote reads: 'I say that now we see a lot of hateful rhetoric against Mexicans and the Latino community, but we have a very powerful weapon. And that is our vote.'
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Labor organizer, feminist activist." ACLU logo. Vibrant and colorful background and border.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 23/09/2026
Ban Flock cameras. Ban Axon cameras. Ban Motorola cameras. Ban ALL automatic license plate readers. That was our message to the Senate today. The American people agree that it's time for Congress to take immediate action.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 23/09/2026
ACLU privacy expert Chad Marlow is on Capitol Hill today testifying on the dangers of Flock’s nationwide surveillance network, which is unnecessary, ineffective, and downright creepy. Flock and other automatic license plate reader companies trade our privacy for profits — Congress must ban them.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 23/09/2026
A judge told the Trump administration to turn a plane around. The administration refused and sent a group of men from Venezuela to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/09/2026
This election season, we’re working to inform Michiganders about critical elections. The ACLU and ACLU of Michigan just launched an almost $1.9 million education campaign in select state legislative races while the ACLU Voter Education Fund is spending almost $400k in the state supreme court races.
Purple graphic with a blue outline of the state of Michigan with text reading "People in Michigan have the power to protect abortion rights, voting rights, and more in November's state legislature and state supreme court elections."
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/09/2026
Let the record show: We’re launching a new podcast! On each episode, our hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Mr. Beat discover the people, places, and narratives behind major court cases from U.S. history.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/09/2026
Taxpayers are footing the bill for President Trump's radical anti-immigrant agenda. Our government must prioritize investing in working families over ICE raids and more militarization of our communities.
Brown graphic reading "Instead of spending $268,999,966,016 or $2,358 per taxpayer, the U.S. could fund:..." with a list of things that could be funded instead, including school teachers, firefighters, and people on medicaid
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/09/2026
Censoring medical research goes against the very mission of public health agencies and negatively impacts everyone’s health. See you in court.
Brown graphic with yellow text reading "The Trump administration is cutting research on dementia because it doesn't like 'DEI language'. We're suing." A screenshot of an email is on the graphic, sent from NIH to a researcher explaining that she must remove "DEI activity" from her grant application.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 20/09/2026
From keeping our private information safe, protecting communities from mass deportations, defending voting rights, and more, we're working around the clock and across the nation to safeguard our rights. With 165 pro-civil liberties policies passed and counting, we're not slowing down.
"Our Firewall for Freedom campaign is a push across the nation for cities and states to protect our rights from the Trump administration. So far we’ve secured: 165 total Firewall wins,  87 state legislative actions, 20 state executive actions, 52 municipal legislative actions, 6 Municipal executive action, 7 vetoes by governors of bad bills." ACLU logo. Purple tinted image of the Statue of Liberty hand and torch.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 20/09/2026
The Trump administration is upending the lives of tens of thousands of people every month, all in furtherance of its anti-immigrant crusade. Our elected leaders must act to stop ICE's violence in our communities.
"ICE arrests hit an all-time high in July." Chart showing ICE apprehensions over mid-2022 to 2026, with a sharp increase beginning from the start of the 2nd Trump presidency. "We need an overhaul of our immigration system — now. Source: The Deportation Data Project." ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 19/09/2026
Rubén Salazar was renowned for his hard-hitting journalism about the Mexican-American community. While reporting on 1970’s National Chicano Moratorium Against the Vietnam War, he was killed when a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy launched a tear gas projectile into the crowd and struck him in the head.
Black and white photo of Ruben Salazar in a shirt and tie, with the words "Latine Heritage Month" above him. Below him it says "Photography Credit: Los Angeles Times." A quote reads: "'They don't want the press to rock the boat. And I think the press's obligation is to rock the boat." – Ruben Salazar. Trailblazing journalist, killed by law enforcement while covering the Chicano Moratorium." ACLU logo. Vibrant and colorful background and border.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 19/09/2026
The power belongs to the people — and we will use that power at the ballot box this election. Learn more about how you can protect democracy with us at youtu.be/Hz8Lfiv26Iw
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ACLU @aclu.org · 18/09/2026
We have 217 out of the 218 signatures we need from Congress to force a vote on the Dream and Promise Act. This bill would create a pathway to citizenship for millions of people being targeted by the Trump administration. Urge your representative to become #218 at aclu.org/dream-promise-bsky
"Congress is one signature away from forcing a vote on a bill that would protect over 4 million immigrants. Push your representative to sign on." Image of the torch held by the Statue of Liberty. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 17/09/2026
This Constitution Day, at a time when the Constitution’s promises seem hollow to many, we’re more committed than ever to building the America we know is possible. In our country’s most challenging moments, we the people still have enormous power.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 17/09/2026
Happy Constitution Day! Celebrate by helping your friends and family brush up on their rights by getting a 10-pack of our pocket Constitutions. Plus get a free Constitution pin with the first 100 orders, today only! Shop now at aclu.org/merch_
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/09/2026
Latine communities are critical to the fabric of our nation, and have led in resistance against abuses of power throughout history. This month, we celebrate our culture, our history, and our indelible place in the United States.
"Latine resistance is inextricable from U.S. history. We celebrate that resistance this Latine Heritage Month." "Latine Heritage Month" and ACLU logo. Colorful decorations surround the words, and a geometric pink and blue border is on the right and left sides of the graphic.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/09/2026
We're on Capitol Hill testifying before Congress to tell them to rein in ICE's abuses now. Enough is enough.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/09/2026
Make sure you’re registered and have everything you need to cast your ballot by November 3 at aclu.org/vote_2026
Tan graphic reading "Happy National Voter Registration Day! Need help registering in your state? We've got you covered." At the bottom there is an ACLU logo and it reads Defending Our Vote.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/09/2026
There’s no better time to make sure you and your friends have a plan to vote in the midterm election. 🗳️
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/09/2026
People across the galaxy can agree on one thing: It's time to get Flock cameras out of our communities. www.pressreader.com/usa/usa-toda...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/09/2026
The Trump administration and its allies have been working hard to undermine our democracy, but we’re working harder to stop them. Protecting our constitutional freedoms means protecting our elections for every eligible American.
Beige graphic with a red illustration of a ballot bubble filled in with blue ink. Blue text on the graphic reads "Elections belong to the people, not the president."
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/09/2026
National Voter Registration Day is right around the corner, so we’re making sure people know their voting rights. The iconic @wkamaubell.bsky.social is kicking it off and @blackvotersmatterfund.org is joining us to talk through how to protect, defend, and exercise your right to vote.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 11/09/2026
On the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero reflects on the government’s response to this tragedy and its devastating impact on all of our civil rights and liberties 25 years later.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 08/09/2026
We shouldn't have to escape to the woods to hide from mass surveillance. It's time for our leaders to follow Vermont's lead and ban automatic license plate readers.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 06/09/2026
Voting is our fundamental right — and understanding the processes at polling places helps us all to safeguard that right.
White and blue text: "Organizing to protect democracy: Understanding who's who at your polling place. Virtual training. September 9 @8pm ET." ACLU People Power. Tinted blue image of a person holding out a piece of paper, with a A-frame behind them that says "Official voting location".
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ACLU @aclu.org · 05/09/2026
We refuse to sacrifice our privacy so surveillance companies like Flock, Axon, and Motorola can profit. Join the nationwide movement pressuring lawmakers to get these cameras off our streets at aclu.org/gtfo_
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ACLU @aclu.org · 04/09/2026
Elections belong to the people. Support our work defending the right to vote and shop our new Election Collection now at aclu.org/votecollection_ 🗳️
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/09/2026
Gloria Steinem was a social activist and feminist icon who spent decades advocating for civil rights and equality. As a trailblazing journalist in the 1960s and 1970s, her work brought national attention to critical issues including gender-based workplace discrimination and abortion rights.
Black graphic with an image and quote from Gloria Steinem, who lived from 1934 until 2026. Underneath the photo it reads "The future depends entirely on what each of us does every day; a movement is only people moving."
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/09/2026
The Right to Record Act would protect our legal right to observe, film, and protest federal law enforcement in public. Put pressure on your members of Congress to help pass this vital legislation at aclu.org/right_to-record-
"We all have a First Amendment right to record ICE's brutality. When federal agents interfere with that, people deserve the right to sue." Images of a masked federal agent and a hand holding up a phone to record. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/09/2026
The Trump administration is determined to silence journalists and everyday people who are documenting ICE's brutality in our communities. We won't let that happen.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/09/2026
Enough is enough. Tell Congress to put a stop to these illegal and immoral strikes at aclu.org/stop-boat-strikes-
Black graphic with red and white text reading "The Trump administration has killed at least 227 civilians in 68 illegal strikes on small boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since September 2, 2025."
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/08/2026
Urge your representatives to protect our constitutional right to record and share what we witness at aclu.org/right_to-record-
"If people can't record what federal agents do in public without fearing retribution, we can't hold our government accountable. Tell Congress: Pass the Right to Record Act." Image of a person wearing a "POLICE ICE" vest and a hand raising a phone to record. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/08/2026
LGBTQ youth shouldn’t have to spend their childhood worrying about being targeted for who they are. This back-to-school season, we’re celebrating educators who make all students feel welcome and safe in the classroom.
"Queer students deserve welcoming schools." Colorful stars and blue accentuation marks. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/08/2026
This back-to-school season, don’t forget you have a constitutional right to express yourself. Learn more at aclu.org/kyr-students-bsky
"Students, you have a First Amendment right to:

Read books, even if the government doesn’t like the topic 
Express your views and organize in school as long as it’s not disruptive 
Demonstrate without being punished for what you’re protesting 
Speak your mind outside of school, including on social media 
The government doesn’t have free rein to control speech in public schools." Illustration of a book and yellow stars. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/08/2026
Public schools are not Sunday schools. If states want to violate the separation of church and state, they’ll have to get through us.
"Reminder this back-to-school season: Public schools are for education, not religious indoctrination." Three yellow stars. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 20/08/2026
We’re committed to making sure that every voter can participate in our democracy — and we’re not backing down. Join us at act.aclu.org/a/democracy-defenders
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ACLU @aclu.org · 20/08/2026
Video acquired in an ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration reveals federal agents using derogatory, racist terms to refer to "targets" of immigration operations.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 18/08/2026
Reminder: It's unconstitutional for the government to force religion on public school students. That's why we're taking this case to the Supreme Court.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 17/08/2026
Headed back to school? Know your rights. Learn more at aclu.org/kyr-students-bsky
"REMINDER: Public school students have protections against:

Religious indoctrination 
Government censorship 
Violations of the First Amendment 
Discriminatory dress codes 
Unlawful immigration enforcement 
And more. Know your rights this back-to-school season." Illustration of a yellow pencil. ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 16/08/2026
Driving on a public street shouldn't open us up to constant government surveillance. Demand your local leaders protect our right to privacy using the tools at aclu.org/gtfo_
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/08/2026
The Trump administration is trying to undermine our elections however they can — but we won’t let them.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/08/2026
We are devastated by the loss of Richard Samuel Paz, who served on the ACLU Board of Directors for 40 years and was a lifelong advocate for communities impacted by police brutality and anti-immigrant policies. We honor Sam’s legacy by never giving up the fight for justice.
"R. Samuel Paz. 1943-2026. Thank you." ACLU logo. Arrow pointing right."Richard Samuel Paz, known to many as Sam Paz, served on the ACLU Board of Directors from 1978 until his retirement in 2018. He was a part of the board that hired Anthony Romero as executive director of the organization in 2001. Sam was a monumental force for good in defense of our civil rights and civil liberties. He dedicated decades of his life to demanding police accountability and defending against anti-immigrant policies in Southern California." ACLU logo. Arrow pointing right."Sam was a staunch advocate for immigrants' rights. He was a leader in the fight against California Proposition 187, which would have denied public education, health care, and social service benefits to undocumented immigrants — and which was eventually ruled unconstitutional. We honored Sam with the ACLU Certificate of Honor in 2019 and the ACLU’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his work to protect the constitutional rights of all. In honor of Sam’s legacy and memory, we’ll never give up the fight for justice and for communities across our nation." ACLU logo. Arrow pointing right.
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