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Free Pastor Molis – We Are CASA

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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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.

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.

ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 18/08/2026

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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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.”

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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

(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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Pennsylvania Counties' Notice-and-Cure Policies - ACLU of Pennsylvania

(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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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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(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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(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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Pennsylvania Counties' Notice-and-Cure Policies - ACLU of Pennsylvania

(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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(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 · 04/05/2026

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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(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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(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.

(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.

(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.

ACLU of Pennsylvania @aclupa.org · 15/04/2026

(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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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

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.

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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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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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.

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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For decades, people in prison, their families, and community organizations never gave up the fight to end mandatory life without parole for felony murder.