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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 28/09/2026
By staying informed and involved, you help keep our democracy strong. Your participation matters at the polls and throughout the year so we can hold our elected official accountable to us. Check out the Legislative Scorecard today and make confident choices.
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Stay Informed and Stay Active: Using ACLU-PA’s Legislative Scorecard to Vote and Advocate With Confidence - ACLU of Pennsylvania
When voters stay involved and engaged in politics, we win on the issues that matter to us most.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 28/09/2026
Our Legislative Scorecard helps you make informed choices before Election Day. And once our state legislators are elected (or reelected), you can see how they vote on important issues all year long.
Illustrations on a yellow background of the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol, a ballot card with checks, a ballot box, and a sticker that says, "Confident in us. Vote.". There is additional text that says, "Stay informed with ACLU-PA's Legislative Scorecard".
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 17/09/2026
Pastor Molis was a brave servant of his community. He always showed up for others. Now it is time for us to show up for him. Send a message. Learn how you can help. And spread the word. Sign the petition:
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Free Pastor Molis – We Are CASA
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 17/09/2026
He is now detained in Louisiana, hundreds of miles away from his wife, children, church, and support network. Once again, the unnecessary cruelty of ICE/DHS has torn another family apart. We are all aching, but this just means it's time to fight harder.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 17/09/2026
He dedicated his life to helping immigrants and working-class residents become community leaders in York and Harrisburg. West York Borough Police, a 287g participant, stopped Molis because of a broken headlight and transferred him to immigration authorities.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 17/09/2026
We were heartbroken to learn from our community partners at We are CASA in Pennsylvania about the detention of Pastor Molis. He is one of our own — a Pennsylvanian advocate and organizer in the fight for freedom, justice, and community advancement.
A red background graphic with a picture of Pastor Molis, a Black man in a black tuxedo top, holding his two children with text that says, "Tell ice and DHS. Stop Molis's Deportation. Pastor Molis should be home with his family".A white background graphic with a picture of Pastor Molis, a Black man in a Casa hoodie, holding a megaphone with text that says, "Pastor Molis spent years showing up for York. He organized alongside our communities. He supported Haitian families. He served his congregation. He helped others find their voices and build their power."A white background graphic with text that says, "Molis Augustave is a father, husband, pastor, community leader, and We Are CASA organizer who served York Pennsylvanians. Trump's cruel and destructive deportation agenda abruptly ended Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, causing Molis to lose the protection and work authorization that had allowed him to build his life in PA and support his family."A white background graphic with text that says, "Take action for Molis. Sign and share the petition. Support his family. Spread the word".
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 18/08/2026
In honor of yesterday being National Nonprofit Day, we’re taking a moment to look back at what our executive director hopes to achieve.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 18/08/2026
Every day, nonprofits like ours do their best to make the world a better place. Our teams fight on behalf of clients and educate Pennsylvanians on their rights. We support each other, shaping the future of our organization through our efforts and strong community bonds.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 25/06/2026
“When the government releases a person from custody, there is an implicit promise that their liberty will be honored as long as they follow what is asked of them. These rearrests disregard a decades-old policy and sow fear and chaos.”
inquirer.com
A lawsuit challenges arrests of immigrants who come to Philly’s ICE office for routine appointments
The lawsuit says a policy change by ICE in Philadelphia was unlawful, and turned arrests of immigrants during routine check-ins from an "unheard of" occurrence to a routine practice.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 20/05/2026
(2/2) Asking officials to think carefully about decisions that could affect families is not against the law. Using our First Amendment rights to look out for our neighbors is not a crime.
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How a 4-sentence email made a Montgomery County man the target of an ICE investigation | KYW Newsradio
The American Civil Liberties Union is asking a federal court in Philadelphia to compel Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release copies of the subpoenas it’s been issuing to social media companie...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 20/05/2026
(1/2) We want DHS to know that we will keep pushing for full transparency and accountability. We stood up for our client when their personal information was subpoenaed.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 12/05/2026
(3/3) Mail voting has improved greatly, but there are BEST practices counties can adopt so that no one loses their vote over a small error. Read the report and use it to advocate for pro-voter notice and cure policies in your county:
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Pennsylvania Counties' Notice-and-Cure Policies - ACLU of Pennsylvania
Through Right-To-Know requests and analysis of SURE system data, the ACLU of Pennsylvania compiled the "notice and cure" policies of the commonwealth's 67 counties. Notice-and-cure is a practice in wh...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 12/05/2026
(2/3) A new report from Common Cause Pennsylvania & ACLU-PA shows that each PA county gives notice differently. It also explains which policies are better for voters.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 12/05/2026
(1/3) Every Pennsylvania voter has the right to be notified if their mail-in ballot is rejected for a mistake, because there are opportunities to ensure their vote still counts.
This infographic details methods PA county election boards use to notify voters of mail-in ballot packet mistakes: automatic return, automatic cancellation/reissue, email/phone/mail notification, lists published or sent to parties, and system coding.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 12/05/2026
(3/3) Make sure that you are in the know about your county’s notice and cure policies by checking out this interactive map: aclupa.org/noticeandcure. Knowing your right to be informed creates a noticeable difference in the fight to protect democracy.
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Pennsylvania Counties' Notice-and-Cure Policies - ACLU of Pennsylvania
Through Right-To-Know requests and analysis of SURE system data, the ACLU of Pennsylvania compiled the "notice and cure" policies of the commonwealth's 67 counties. Notice-and-cure is a practice in wh...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 12/05/2026
(2/3) In 41 counties, you’ll be told about the problem and can fix your ballot packet. In 19 counties, you’ll get notified through the Pennsylvania Statewide Uniform Registry of Elections (SURE) system, but you can only cast a provisional ballot on Election Day.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 12/05/2026
Here’s what you need to know: (1/3) If you make a mistake on your mail-in ballot packet, you can cast a provisional ballot on Election Day. All counties now have to let you know if there’s a problem.
Informational graphic titled 'How to Track Your Mail Ballot And Make Sure Your Vote Counts', detailing steps for tracking a mail-in ballot, what to do if there's an issue, your right to receive notice, and what to do if something is wrong.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 04/05/2026
(2/2): Our lawsuit demands full transparency—we want the records of every subpoena sent to Big Tech companies. By refusing to answer our request, DHS is ignoring the law and making a calculated effort to hide their abuse.
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ACLU of Pa. sues ICE over ‘unmasking’ subpoenas sent to Montco residents
Earlier this year, DHS dropped two administrative subpoenas seeking the personal data of Montgomery County residents who were critical of ICE.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 04/05/2026
(1/2): We protected two of our clients from unlawful subpoenas for their personal information. But we believe DHS has been routinely issuing these subpoenas to suppress the First Amendment rights of people criticizing ICE’s cruel practices online.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 20/04/2026
(5/5): Contact your senator and tell them to vote NO on SB 1293 to support fairness and inclusion in school sports.
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STOP THE TRANS BAN—Vote NO on SB 1293
THIS WEEK (4/20), the PA Senate is expected to pass a bill banning trans girls from school sports. Call your senator TODAY and ask them to vote NO on SB 1293!SB 1293 proposes three main changes to Pen...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 20/04/2026
(4/5): These are values important to all athletes. SB 1293 cruelly excludes vulnerable young people; it does not support school sports. We will continue to fight for the constitutional rights of young trans athletes in schools, and we need your help.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 20/04/2026
(3/5): Banning transgender athletes does not protect women’s sports. Transgender girls and women join teams for the same reasons we all do, for fitness and to be in community with their peers.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 20/04/2026
(2/5): SB 1293 would violate the constitutional rights and civil liberties of young athletes by allowing sex discrimination in schools or institutions of higher education.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 20/04/2026
(1/5): This week, the PA Senate plans to pass a Trans Ban bill - SB 1293. The bill would ban transgender girls and women from school sports and change how public schools and colleges assign teams.
A light purple graphic with pictures of the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg in the middle and a close-up of a basketball court net on the bottom in a purple tint. The text on the graphic says, "This cruel state bill will harm young trans Pennsylvanians. Take action to stop Senate Bill 1293!"A light purple graphic with text that describes the changes to Pennsylvania law that Senate Bill 1293 proposes: "1. Ban transgender girls and women from participating on athletic teams or in sports designated for “females, women or girls.” 2. Mandate that all athletic teams and sports sponsored by PA public schools and public higher education institutions be explicitly designated as male, female, or coed, with "sex" defined by anatomy and genetics at birth. 3. Protect schools from complaints, investigations, or any other legal actions that challenge the ban or sex designations of sports teams."A light purple graphic that says, "Please call today and ask your senator to vote no on Senate Bill 1293!"
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 15/04/2026
RSVP now to hear from ACLU-PA’s Harold Jordan and University of Pittsburgh’s Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ACLU-PA: BDN Ed Equity webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ACLU-PA: BDN Ed Equity webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 15/04/2026
Equity in education is under attack. But we’re not stopping our fight to make sure all students are treated fairly and their right to an education is protected. Don’t miss this chance—join our discussion about how schools and colleges in Pennsylvania can keep advancing equitable education.
A light and dark yellow flyer graphic with a picture of a person with a beanie hat, hoodie, and glasses sitting at a desk with a laptop. There is a large backpack in the back. The flyer describes a webinar that is hosted by the aclu of Pennsylvania Black Donor Network Initiative that focuses on defending education equity and our work defending diversity, equity, and inclusion attacks affecting Pennsylvania students. The webinar is April 21, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Featured speakers include Harold Jordan, Senior Education Equity Coordinator and Dr. Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 07/04/2026
We want City Council to vote “YES” on all seven pieces of the ICE Out legislation, so we're going to let them know loud and clear on the 13th. RSVP –
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ICE Out Legislation Hearing-April 13, 2026 · National Domestic Workers Alliance C3
Join us on April 13th at 10 am at City Hall to support the Philadelphia immigrant community's ICE Out legislative campaign, which strengthens Philadelphia laws to protect immigrants' rights in our cit...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 07/04/2026
The ICE Out legislation puts our values into law and prioritizes the safety of immigrant communities. Show up for the City Council hearing and first vote to demand that our city dollars, personnel, data, and public spaces are not used to help ICE deport our community members.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 07/04/2026
📅 Monday, April 13, 10am - 5pm 📍 City Hall, room 400 Philly demands a city free from Trump’s cruel deportation agenda. No more fear. No more violence. No more terror.
A flyer graphic that features people in coats on the bottom with signs that say, "ice out of Philly" and text that says, "Philly says ice out! City Council Hearing and first vote. Monday, April 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall, Room 400. Lunch provided".A flyer graphic that features people in coats on the bottom with signs that say in Spanish, "ice out of Philly" and text that says, "Philly says ice out! City Council Hearing and first vote. Monday, April 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall, Room 400. Lunch provided".
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 02/04/2026
Next Saturday, let’s show up loud and together, sending a message that Philly protects its own! This rally will energize us before we head to City Hall on April 13th to tell our elected leaders: Don’t spend our city dollars or resources helping ICE’s cruel deportation agenda. ICE Out. (Go birds!🦅)
An image of Philadelphia City Hall with the Love statute on a dark blue background with text that says, "Ice out! Philly loves immigrants rally! Join us for a rally in Love Park. Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m."An image of Philadelphia City Hall with the Love statute on a dark blue background with text in Spanish that says, "Ice out! Philly loves immigrants rally! Join us for a rally in Love Park. Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m."
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 02/04/2026
📅 Saturday, April 11, 1pm 📍 LOVE PARK Without our immigrant community, Philly wouldn’t be Philly special. As the city of brotherly, sisterly, and sibling love, we know our neighbors are family, and we stand with them.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 26/03/2026
Congratulations to our friends who fought this fight: @abolitionistlawcenter.org, @amistadlaw.bsky.social, @ccrjustice.org Everyone deserves a chance at redemption.
spotlightpa.org
PA court ends mandatory life for 2nd-degree murder
The outcome could fundamentally change the lives of more than 1,000 people currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 26/03/2026
70% of those convicted of 2nd degree murder in Pennsylvania are Black—this win is a step closer to righting the wrongs of our broken criminal legal system, which has unjustly devastated Black and brown and low-income communities in PA for decades.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 26/03/2026
The legislature now has an opportunity to change the mandatory sentencing laws within the next 120 days, creating a real possibility of freedom for 1,000 Pennsylvanians currently sentenced to die in prison for 2nd degree murder.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 26/03/2026
Their courage and organizing pushed the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to act, ruling that these sentences are unconstitutional under our state’s protections against “cruel punishment.”
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 26/03/2026
For decades, people in prison, their families, and community organizations never gave up the fight to end mandatory life without parole for felony murder.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 26/03/2026
This is a historic victory—proof of what Pennsylvanian advocates can achieve together!
Text on a black graphic that features the majority opinion of the case by Chief Justice Debra Todd.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 25/03/2026
After being released, Dylan expressed a mix of emotions: "We didn’t deserve to be there. I have to continue fighting for them,” he said, concerned for those he left behind. Read the full story.
nytimes.com
Student Freed From ICE Detention Worries About Those Left Behind
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 25/03/2026
POSITIVE NEWS: Our client, Dylan Contreras Lopez, is home after being released from the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. Dylan’s detention created a profound sense of loss and worry, sending waves of anxiety through his community and his loved ones who awaited his return.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 23/03/2026
📍 Find a No Kings protest in PA! The ACLU-PA will be at events in Philly, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, and Erie. Join us or march in your neighborhood!
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No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 23/03/2026
When ICE agents tear apart our communities, we take to the streets. When the Trump administration tries to silence dissent, we get even louder. 📢💥 🗓️ Saturday, March 28
Black background with bold yellow text reading, “This country belongs to the people” Center image shows a crowd holding signs, including one that reads “Immigrants are welcome here.” Lower text reads, “Join us in the streets, Saturday, March 28” and “Find a protest near you,” with the ACLU logo at the bottom.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 19/03/2026
DHS's behavior is an illegal attempt to suppress dissent, but we're fighting back. Read the details in this Washington Post article.
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Homeland Security is targeting Americans with this secretive legal weapon
Under Trump, the Department of Homeland Security has weaponized administrative subpoenas to attack free speech, according to privacy and civil rights groups.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 19/03/2026
Jon took a stand against ICE's cruel deportation agenda by emailing a federal prosecutor. Soon after, he received a notification from Google that DHS had subpoenaed his data. Then a few weeks later, DHS agents appeared at his door.
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IndivisiblePHL ❌👑 @indivisiblephl.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
The next #NoKings is just 2 weeks away! Get those signs ready! #NK3 @aclupa.org
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 18/03/2026
Read about Al's impact and how we're honoring his legacy in our fight to ensure Gideon's promise is realized. #DefenderDay
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Public Defenders Are at the Heart of the Long Fight To Realize Gideon’s Promise - ACLU of Pennsylvania
Champions like former Luzerne County Chief Public Defender Albert “Al” J. Flora, Jr., saw the overwhelming pitfalls of our public defense system. But rather than being a silent, compliant participant,...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 18/03/2026
Today, we raise our voices for the unsung heroes—the public defenders like Al Flora, who confront a system stacked against justice and fairness. The way PA funds our public defense system betrays our state and federal constitutions.
Text on a blue graphic that talks about today, March 18, being the anniversary of Gideon versus Wainwright, and how the case established the right to counsel for people who cannot afford an attorney.Text on a blue and orange graphic that talks about dedicating the day to unsung public defenders, like Al Flora, who worked hard to make the Gideon decision apply to Pennsylvanians.Three photos of Albert J. Flora, Junior, a man with short white hair and with a white collared shirt and striped tie.Text on a blue graphic that describes that public defense is a vital service for everyone to make sure that there is fairness in our criminal legal system. In the foreground on the bottom right, there is a photo of a sign that says, "Fund Pennsylvania Public Defenders. We can't afford to wait".
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 10/03/2026
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DHS asks tech companies for names, email addresses and phone numbers of accounts that criticize ICE
The DHS sent tech companies legal requests for the names, email addresses and telephone numbers behind social media accounts that track or criticize the agency.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 10/03/2026
In this @nytimes.com article, ACLU-PA's Steve Loney discusses how surveillance has increased against critics of ICE and other policies over the past year. Read the article to learn how to protect your rights online.
nytimes.com
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 10/03/2026
The main takeaway: DHS and law enforcement are increasing surveillance of online critics. Tech companies may notify you if your information is subpoenaed, but you are responsible for finding legal help and going to court.
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ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 05/03/2026
These are the words of our client, Dylan, and his friends. They share both pain and hope as they anxiously await the fate of Dylan’s case.
theguardian.com
ICE has detained this high schooler for 10 months. Here’s what he and his classmates want you to know
Dylan Lopez Contreras, a student at Ellis Prep academy, was taken by ICE in May. The Guardian invited him and five of his classmates to share their lives and dreams
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