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AILA @aila.org · 02/10/2026
"In a policy brief released Monday, AILA says: 'People are receiving late or no notice of the changes in locations to these new facilities. Some are not even marked as courts, making it difficult for people to find their hearing locations.'" bit.ly/46UZkUE
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‘Secret’ immigration courts popping up in federal buildings, observers say
The Trump administration is holding secret, pop-up immigration courts in federal buildings that the public can’t access, and lawyers are having trouble finding detained migrants through an on…
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ACLU @aclu.org · 01/10/2026
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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CNN @cnn.com · 01/10/2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers will only be allowed to conduct vehicle stops if they have completed related training courses and must ensure that vehicles used for stops are equipped with lights and sirens, according to new internal guidance reviewed by CNN. cnn.it/4dhz3mX
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
BREAKING: The resolution to remove Flock cameras from Milwaukee County park property passed the County Board unanimously.
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MS NOW @ms.now · 01/10/2026
Hours after the family sued, Renee Good's partner made her first public remarks since January. “Every morning, she’s my first thought. I think about how the kids are growing up without their mama. How I’ll grow old without the love of my life." Read more from Clarissa-Jan Lim and Jillian Frankel:
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Renee Good’s family sues the Trump administration over her fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Good was killed by ICE officer Jonathan Ross while driving away from federal officers, according to bystander video. Trump officials have sought to paint her as the aggressor and said Ross acted in self-defense.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 01/10/2026
"Federal agents engaged in a persistent and systematic pattern of flagrantly unconstitutional, indiscriminately abusive and frequently criminal acts during 'Operation Metro Surge,' " law professor Michael Stokes Paulsen writes.
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Opinion | Months later, legal accountability for Operation Metro Surge has finally begun
"Federal immigration agents are not above our laws. Those who commit crimes must be held responsible."
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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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AILA @aila.org · 29/09/2026
This month, EOIR began scheduling immigration hearings at DHS-operated facilities not traditionally used as in-person immigration courts. In a new policy brief, AILA examines how the use of these facilities raises concerns about due process, transparency, and judicial independence.
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Policy Brief: Hidden ICE-Run Immigration Courts Threaten Due Process
EOIR is scheduling immigration hearings in DHS-operated spaces not traditionally used as courts. This policy brief explores how the use of these hidden courts threatens due process and judicial indepe...
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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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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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AILA @aila.org · 25/09/2026
"Kaplan said the 'overwhelmed' center 'confined many of those arrested in overcrowded, squalid, and degrading rooms for excessive periods of time' and noted that detained immigrants were 'severely restricted' from accessing counsel in a 'meaningful way." bit.ly/4iI75nY
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Federal judge blasts ICE over "inhumane" NYC detention conditions
The court found detainees lacked adequate food, hygiene, medical care and sleep.
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CNN @cnn.com · 24/09/2026
With the midterm elections approaching, the White House is airing a new TV ad promoting President Donald Trump and his policies that says it is “Paid for by the U.S. Government.” cnn.it/4Av5loz
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 24/09/2026
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Minnesota and the Twin Cities over state law requiring a 30-day waiting period for a firearm purchase, arguing the statute violates the Second Amendment.
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Justice Department sues Minnesota, Twin Cities over firearm purchase waiting period
The lawsuit is the latest in a number of legal actions by the Justice Department against Minnesota.
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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
Last Sunday, ICE shot another person and refused to give them necessary medical attention, and immediately moved them to a detention facility hundreds of miles away.
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Quick hospital release of Venezuelan shot by ICE raises questions
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was discharged after four hours into ICE custody and taken 135 miles to an immigration detention center.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/09/2026
When asked by Senators to testify on automatic license plate readers and mass surveillance, we showed up. The CEOs of Flock, Axon, Motorola, Verkanda, and other surveillance tech companies didn't.
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Senators try to ‘get to the bottom of’ AI-powered surveillance networks amid Flock concerns
A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing examined the privacy implications of widespread AI-powered surveillance technology following testimony regarding false identifications and the absence of federal regulation.
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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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AILA @aila.org · 22/09/2026
"An immigration law group returned to federal court this week with new allegations that ICE agents are still making warrantless arrests in Oregon, months after a federal judge ordered the practice to stop." bit.ly/4iHip3N
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Immigration group alleges ICE still making warrantless arrests in Oregon
An immigration law group returned to federal court with new allegations that ICE agents are still making warrantless arrests in Oregon.
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AILA @aila.org · 18/09/2026
"The Department of Homeland Security’s own estimate found that the policy could result in about 950,000 people choosing to unenroll from, or forgo enrollment in, public assistance programs." nyti.ms/3UOwNgN
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The Public Charge Rule: How Trump’s Green Card Policy Could Affect Immigrant Families (Gift Article)
The policy, set to take effect Friday, would give immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent residency to people using public benefits.
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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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AILA @aila.org · 17/09/2026
"Immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and ​wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday, eight months after a confrontation that became a flashpoint over ‌US President Donald Trump's deportation sweeps." reut.rs/4rlOHDM
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ICE agent charged with assault, lying about shooting, jailed in Minnesota
A federal immigration officer wanted on assault charges for shooting and ​wounding a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested there on Wednesday, eight months after a confrontation that became a fla...
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NPR @npr.org · 17/09/2026
Christian Castro, a federal immigration officer, made his first court appearance in Minnesota since he was booked Wednesday into a local jail. Castro faces multiple state and federal charges in connection with a shooting during the immigration surge in Minnesota. n.pr/3V1PBcj
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ICE agent appears in Minnesota court to face charges in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant
Christian Castro, a federal immigration officer, made his first court appearance in Minnesota since he was booked Wednesday into a local jail. Castro faces multiple state and federal charges in connection with a shooting during the immigration surge in Minnesota.
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NPR @npr.org · 16/09/2026
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him. n.pr/4irNxUL
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Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
ICE agents turned up at David Streever's home over a harsh email he sent to an ICE official. Now a court order prevents the federal government from making additional threats against him.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 16/09/2026
GOP Representative Thomas Massie has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.
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Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
GOP Representative Thomas Massie has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 16/09/2026
Good. This bill contained provisions that would've endangered our rights for the sake of AI experimentation. As tech leaders warn of AI's risks, Congress must not remove the few protections we have to hold companies accountable.
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‘The bill is dead’: Crypto legislation collapses on Senate floor
Democrats said the legislation didn’t do enough to crack down on President Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 14/09/2026
Trump Promises Americans $5,000 If GOP Maintains Control Of Congress theonion.com/trump-promises-america…
“Yes, bribery is crucial to American elections, but we mustn’t forget blackmail and extortion either.”

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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 14/09/2026
States, cities sue Trump administration over new green card restrictions wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/09/14/r...
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States, cities sue Trump administration over new green card restrictions • Wisconsin Examiner
States, cities and counties filed a pair of lawsuits Monday challenging federal rules that will allow vetting of immigrants’ safety net use
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AILA @aila.org · 10/09/2026
"The agents didn’t explain why he, an asylum-seeker with a work permit and Social Security number who regularly checked in with ICE, was targeted." bit.ly/4h14GSS
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ICE Sends Legal Immigrant to Guantánamo Bay
Adam Abdullah says he’s not the only immigrant now locked up at the infamous detention camp.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 10/09/2026
BREAKING: A federal court found that Oklahoma's law doesn't prevent teachers from discussing concepts related to gender or race in public schools. Students and educators across the state can once again teach, learn, and discuss the world around them without fear of punishment.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 09/09/2026
Under the second Trump administration, ICE has detained a whole city’s worth of people, tearing families apart and creating chaos for workers and employers alike. This cruel, ruthless terrorization of communities across the nation must end.
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Trump’s ICE Has Detained More People Than the Population of Atlanta
Unlike prior administrations, in Trump’s second term, ICE is aggressively arresting people far from the border and detaining them longer.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 09/09/2026
Two women who tortured and killed Sam Nordquist, a transgender man from Minnesota, have been sentenced to life in prison without parole, the maximum penalty allowed by law.
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2 women who killed transgender Minnesota man are sentenced to life in prison in New York
They are among seven people indicted in connection with the death of Sam Nordquist, 24, in February 2025.
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AILA @aila.org · 08/09/2026
"USCIS now says an advance parole document doesn’t necessary guarantee reentry to the U.S., and that a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer will make the final decision at an airport or border." bit.ly/4yLpJ3d
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Immigrants here under DACA and TPS face tougher travel restrictions under new federal rule
Some Massachusetts immigrants could risk losing their green card if they leave the country for a short time, often for family emergencies, under a new rule governing how immigration officials view “ad...
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 08/09/2026
What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure? aje.news/xadkaf
What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“Patriot Platform: The New Far-Right Vigilante Group Hunting Migrants and Getting a Pass from the Police” The failure of both police and politicians to treat last weekend’s vigilantism in Dover and Portsmouth with the seriousness it deserves will only encourage far-right thugs. From Zeteo UK:
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Patriot Platform: The New Far-Right Vigilante Group Hunting Migrants and Getting a Pass from the Police
The failure of both police and politicians to treat last weekend’s vigilantism in Dover and Portsmouth with the seriousness it deserves will only encourage far-right thugs to mobilise
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Centurii chan @centuriichan.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
How to spice up a character with one simple trick.
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FINAL FANTASY XIV @en.finalfantasyxiv.com · 05/09/2026
FFXIV will be attending Tokyo Game Show 2026! ✨ sqex.to/Xu1L4 If you're attending the show, be sure to stop by the booth to receive a special bag, check out new merch, or attend a Meet & Greet with Moogle and Alpha!
Banner reads Tokyo Game Show 2026.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The First Amendment protects students’ rights to read and learn without unnecessary government interference. This back-to-school season, don’t forget you have a constitutional right to express yourself. www.aclu-wi.org/know-your-ri...
Students have a right to learn free from government censorship.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.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 03/09/2026
Authorities say agent fired into home with people inside, lied about circumstances.
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ICE agent charged with lying under oath about Minnesota shooting
Authorities say agent fired into home with people inside, lied about circumstances.
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NPR @npr.org · 03/09/2026
David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal. n.pr/4zUvsES
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He tried to eliminate FEMA. Now he says the Trump administration has changed course
David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 03/09/2026
Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski to stand in by-election for Starmer's seat
Zack Polanski announces candidacy for the Holborn and St Pancras seat to be vacated by British ex-PM Keir Starmer.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 03/09/2026
The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
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UN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts', strongest in decades
The World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 03/09/2026
None of Dale Sanders' falls were enough to permanently divert him from the 2,193-mile trail that runs between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. to.pbs.org/4i4MslF
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At 91, Dale 'Grey Beard' Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders started last Sept. 6 in West Virginia, hiked the nearly 2,200-mile trail in out-of-order sections with breaks in between, and finished Monday atop Mount Katahdin in Maine.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/09/2026
We're back in court today to continue to block the U.S. Postal Service's rule that seeks to restrict mail-in voting following President Trump’s executive order. USPS has one simple mission: delivery of the mail — not to interfere with our elections.
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AILA @aila.org · 03/09/2026
“Boardman said the White House could not use the new order to deny citizenship to children the high court already recognizes as Americans. She granted a preliminary injunction, blocking the enforcement of the August order.” bit.ly/4gyqeav
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Latest Effort to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The temporary injunction blocks enforcement of Trump's executive order targeting “birth tourism.”
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 03/09/2026
Feminist icon Gloria Steinem, a major voice in the U.S. women’s movement for more than six decades, has died. She was 92. to.pbs.org/4zYGZTW
An image of Gloria Steinem with the years 1934-2026.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/09/2026
The Trump administration's illegal boat strikes have killed hundreds of civilians over the past year. Congress and the courts must end this illegal and immoral bombing campaign.
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Trump’s boat strikes are illegal. Does it matter?
The ACLU argues the Trump administration's boat strikes near Venezuela are illegal, immoral, and fail to stop drug trafficking.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/09/2026
The same companies selling surveillance tech to police departments are now pushing AI software to "help" them draft their reports, with little transparency or accountability. We can't allow Axon, Motorola, and other corporations to put their profits over our rights.
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Another Problem With AI-Assisted Police Reports: Companies Can Have Incentives to Distort Their Content | ACLU
Police Companies Could Train Their AI to Hide Use of Their Products or Make Them Look Good
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