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Katal Center for Equity, Health, & Justice @katalcenter.org · 01/10/2026

Next up is Donna Lieberman from @nyclu.org discussing how New Yorkers always make our voices heard and now must we do it again by voting.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Voting is the right we exercise to protect all others. Your vote is your voice - and if there’s one thing I know about New Yorkers, it’s that we use our voice. We won’t let the fascist-in-chief and his minions in the federal government mess with our communities, our elections, or our democracy.

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Make the Road NY @maketheroadny.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today, we are at the Farley post office building in Manhattan with @handsoffnyc.bsky.social and allies to say loud and clear: HANDS OFF OUR VOTE! We are ready to prepare and activate New Yorkers to vote and, following the election, organize them to protect the results.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/09/2026

BREAKING: The Supreme Court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would've restricted mail-in voting for the November election. This is a major win for voting rights.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Last September, DHS mounted an armed raid on a nutrition bar factory in Cato, New York. The goal was simple: arrest as many immigrants as possible. Now, along with the Worker Justice Center of New York, we're suing DHS for targeting Latino workers and violating their rights.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 10/09/2026

BREAKING: We filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for its unjustified, military-style raid at a factory in Cato, NY. Federal immigration agents ripped workers from their families, violated their rights, and called immigrants animals.

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Cato, NY ICE Raid Violated Workers’ Rights: NYCLU Lawsuit

Federal agents arrested at least 57 workers. Many were denied opportunities to talk to lawyers or their families before agents rushed them to out-of-state detention facilities as far away as Louisiana...

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 03/09/2026

Flock is not just selling cameras. It’s building a national surveillance network. But communities across the country are fighting back against these creepy cameras - and winning. Our communities deserve real solutions, not mass warrantless surveillance.

abcnews.com

Flock cameras trigger nationwide backlash over privacy concerns, police abuse

Flock cameras sparked pushback, even as firms touted their crime-fighting benefits.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/08/2026

Nassau and Rensselaer counties are not above the law. Local officers have no business acting as ICE’s minions. That's why earlier this year, New York lawmakers rightly banned 287(g) agreements between local police and ICE. We will be watching closely to ensure local governments obey the law.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 12/08/2026

This is great - New York's top officials should do everything in their power to protect our immigrant communities and rein in ICE. No child should ever be left to fend for themselves in immigration court.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tomorrow, on the Cape! Join me, @aclum.bsky.social Executive Director Carol Rose, and Marty Garbus for a conversation about how we defend democracy in times of darkness, and what we can do to protect our hard-won civil rights. To sweeten the deal, the event is free! More info here 👇

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Defending Democracy in a Time of Crisis with Donna Lieberman, Carol Rose and Marty Garbus

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ACLU @aclu.org · 07/08/2026

Instead of protecting free speech like he promised, President Trump has ushered in a new McCarthy era where his administration has tried to go after those who don't parrot his views. That's not how the First Amendment works.

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Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it

Trump vowed in his January 2025 inaugural address to stop what he described as years of "government censorship." Since then, a wave of court rulings has concluded his administration has done the opposite.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This is a shame. In 2013, the @nyclu.org, along with Paul Weiss, proudly represented Edie Windsor in the landmark marriage equality case that overturned the Defense of Marriage Act. In the fight against the Trump regime's assaults on our democracy, we are stronger together.

nytimes.com

How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee

Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transform...

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ACLU @aclu.org · 01/08/2026

Darren and Daniel are U.S. citizens from Illinois who were unlawfully arrested at work after DHS agents broke through a gate and used chemical irritants against them that required medical attention. They are two of 54 people being represented by ACLU affiliates seeking justice for agents' abuses.

chicagotribune.com

Forest Park cemetery workers arrested during Operation Midway Blitz seek damages

A pair of west suburban cemetery workers who were detained at the height of Operation Midway Blitz last fall have filed claims against the federal government, alleging they were arrested without proba...

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This is a great appointment. Jennifer Jones Austin has a long record of pushing for justice, including her advocacy for fairer policing and criminal system reforms like alternatives to harsh criminal penalties for young people. The CCRB deserves a strong permanent chair like Jennifer.

nytimes.com

Mamdani Names Prominent Black Leader as Head of Police Review Board

Jennifer Jones Austin, a government veteran who also serves as vice chair of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, will lead the Civilian Complaint Review Board.

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FWD.us @fwd.us · 30/07/2026

ICYMI: The latest from @newsweek.com cites @fwd.us data on the economic impact of terminating TPS for Haiti, especially in FL, where 93,000 Haitian TPS holders support industries like food service, agriculture, healthcare, warehousing, and security.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 27/07/2026

Taking a page from the McCarthy Era playbook, the Trump regime and its minions in Congress are smearing and investigating journalists and organizations whose speech they don't like. These subpoenas are nothing more than a political witch hunt and an attack on the First Amendment.

truthout.org

House Republicans Subpoena Left-Wing Groups Amid Trump Administration Crackdown

The move comes as the Trump administration has escalated its efforts to attack left-wing movements at home and abroad.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 27/07/2026

"We are living with the legacy of the McCarthy era, and what Donald Trump is doing is really resurrecting the worst."⁠ ⁠ After a performance of "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been," @dlnyclu.bsky.social spoke at a talkback on the attacks we're enduring on free speech and the fight for our democracy.⁠

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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/07/2026

Megan's calling it like it is: These are regressive, oppressive attacks on women and girls.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 22/07/2026

Racial inequality in New York is not by accident. It's the direct outcome of deliberate laws, policies, and government decisions that continue to deny Black New Yorkers access to things like fair access to housing, healthy environments, education, justice under the law, and political power.⁠

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's NYCLU night at the theater! After tomorrow's performance of "Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been" - which takes us into the world of the 1940s House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings - join me for a talkback about the importance of free expression and the right to dissent.

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Learn the plan to protect the elections, then join the fight: HandsOffNYC.com/vote

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 01/07/2026

To every trans person in New York and across our country, you belong everywhere, including in sports.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 01/07/2026

ICYMI: yesterday, the City Council passed a law to limit protests outside of some NYC schools. While we beat back the worst, the law is still needless, threatens student safety & gives the NYPD free rein to crush speech without public input or oversight.

ny1.com

Civil rights groups say N.Y.’s ‘buffer zone’ law could restrict free speech

The council is now considering an amended version of that bill.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 30/06/2026

NEW: The Supreme Court has ruled that states can ban transgender girls from school sports. This is a devastating ruling for trans student athletes across the country who just want to play the sport they love, and be treated with the same dignity and respect as anyone else.

Photo of children sitting down in a group - one child, in a pink hate and multicolor winter jacket, holds up a homemade sign that reads "Let Trans Kids BE." Headline text on the graphic reads "BREAKING: New York Laws Protect Trans Youth, Even if The Supreme Court Doesn't"

White text on a dark purple background. Quote attributable to NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman: "Trans people belong everywhere, including in sports. The Supreme Court is allowing politicians to mandate discrimination against trans people. The court's decision is an attack on young transgender women and girls around the country who just want to participate in student athletics, compete on a team, have fun with their peers, and be treated with the same dignity and respect as anyone else. Blanket bans excluding kids are not only cruel and unfair, but also rob children of the opportunity to learn teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. The NYCLU will continue to defend the rights of transgender youth to participate in all aspects of life as their authentic selves, free from harm and discrimination."

White text on a dark purple background. Quote attributable to NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman: "Today's Supreme Court ruling is limited to the context of athletics, but the decision does not implicate the rights of transgender students in New York. Under New York law, it has long been illegal for schools to discriminate based on a student's gender identity or expression. It is critical that all New Yorkers know, as bad as this decision is, it remains illegal for public schools in New York to discriminate against students because of their gender identity or expression."

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today SCOTUS thwarted Trump’s attempts to gut birthright citizenship. While we can all breathe a little easier today, we know the Trump admin will keep trying to redefine citizenship. The NYCLU will keep doing all we can to protect our communities and fight Trump’s racist, cruel agenda.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/06/2026

In the wake of this decision, NY state and local lawmakers must do all they can to ensure no one faces Trump’s deportation machine without help. That means fully funding immigrant legal services and passing the Access to Representation Act and the Building Up Immigrant Legal Defense Act in Albany.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/06/2026

The Court has looked past or condoned Trump’s grotesque and racist rhetoric to allow the administration to do its worst - going after teachers, healthcare workers, business owners, parents, grandparents, siblings, neighbors, and loved ones no matter the future danger they face.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 25/06/2026

Today’s outrageous and cruel decision by the Supreme Court puts over a million lives in peril. It undermines a core promise of this country: to be a refuge for those fleeing danger and persecution and seeking a better life for themselves and their families.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Why is the NYC hell bent on passing something they call “ just a transparency bill” when they have to know it will hurt free speech rights and kids?

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 20/06/2026

One year ago today, Mahmoud Khalil was released from immigration detention. ⁠ ⁠ Back in March 2025, the Trump admin seized Mahmoud and illegally ripped him away from his wife and his home in NYC. Mahmoud was forced to miss the birth of his first child, his graduation, and countless other moments.⁠

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Why is NYC council planning to mandate NYPD to plan for NO SPEECH buffer zones around schools when NYPD says there’s not a single example of protest interfering with kids going to school… ?

ny1.com

Civil rights groups say N.Y.’s ‘buffer zone’ law could restrict free speech

The council is now considering an amended version of that bill.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 18/06/2026

🌈NY is bursting with Pride this month 🏀

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 10/06/2026

My mayor's Muslim My bagel's Jewish The NYPD costs New Yorkers at least $29 million a day Knicks in five

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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 03/06/2026

People detained at Delaney Hall are facing inhumane conditions, and are denied necessities like medical care, edible food, and access to legal representation. We won't stop fighting until this detention center is permanently closed.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

NY’s budget has finally, FINALLY passed. While it includes some meaningful provisions, like barring formal collusion between ICE & local law enforcement, and unprecedented investments in child care, lawmakers left a lot on the table. Fortunately, there’s still time to act before session ends.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 27/05/2026

ICE cannot hold people in the dehumanizing, abusive conditions at 26 Federal Plaza. We’ll continue fighting to hold the Trump administration accountable and end ICE’s unconstitutional detention practices.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 20/05/2026

Our message to City Council is clear: 💪 Stand up for our rights 💪 Stand up for our students 💪 Stand up for education ❌ And reject censorship - NYCLU Executive Director @dlnyclu.bsky.social

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 20/05/2026

While this victory is critical, we know that this isn't the end - Speaker Menin has indicated she has another anti-speech bill in the wings. We'll keep a close eye on it, and are prepared to keep up the pressure on the City Council if, like 175-B, it undermines our right to protest and speak out.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 20/05/2026

NEW: Together with students, parents, faith leaders, civil rights advocates and more, we rallied today to celebrate defeating 175-B - and to stand firm against any other dangerous iteration of this no-speech bill. Thank you to everyone who used their voice to stand against censorship.

Several dozen New Yorkers stand on the steps of the Tweed Courthouse holding signs that say "We want Safety not Censorship"

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Mayor Mamdani was right to veto 175b, a bill that would create no-speech zones around public or private “educational facilities” in NYC - effectively banning protests across tens of thousands of city blocks. But protest is in the DNA of NYC. Add your name to tell council members to hold the line:

action.aclu.org

Tell the NYC Council to Say “NO” to No-Speech Zones

Please take action!

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 12/05/2026

BREAKING: Our client Joel, a teen with protected status who was nevertheless arrested and detained during a routine immigration check-in, is free and can remain with his family. While this is a relief, his arrest and detention was in clear violation of the law, and never should have happened.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Immigrants make New York. It's with the spirit of New York's vibrant immigrant communities that @nyclu.org is proud to share the video for HUDDLED MASSES by Shaina Taub, featuring a new arrangement by Allen René Louis and Ghreg Louis. Check it out now!

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Huddled Masses (feat. Broadway Inspirational Voices) | Shaina Taub | NYCLU

YouTube video by NYCLU

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

When politicians use Freedom of Religion as a pretext to impose severe restrictions on speech, they undermine all New Yorkers’ rights. Last night should make clear to state lawmakers that no-speech zones are dangerous to our rights, to the safety of New Yorkers who speak out, and to our democracy.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 05/05/2026

Tom Homan can make all the threats he wants. We won't sell out our immigrant friends, neighbors, and loved ones to thuggish threats from the man behind Trump's family separation policy. New York is immigrant strong.

politico.com

Trump border czar threatens ICE surge if New York approves sanctuary measures

Gov. Kathy Hochul decried the remarks, saying they are at odds with what the president told her earlier this year.

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 01/05/2026

Together we have the power. On May Day we're coming together to say 🔥 ICE OUT 🔥 NO KINGS 🔥 FIGHT FASCISM

Photo of a homemade protest sign in the air. The sign is yellow. The top half shows a large fish eating smaller fish, and underneath it is a swarm of smaller fish becoming large enough to eat the first large fish. The text reads "DON'T PANIC, ORGANIZE"

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 29/04/2026

This is a deeply shameful decision by the Supreme Court. What's important for New Yorkers to know right now is that the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act still holds in our state. We have strong protections against racial disenfranchisement - regardless of the Court's whitewashing.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🗽 Grateful to be recognized on the NYC Power 100 list from @cityandstateny.bsky.social for the incredible work of the @nyclu.org. From protecting immigrants from ICE and the Trump regime to defending free speech across the state, we won't stop fighting. 👉 www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 27/04/2026

In Ragtime, the immigrant characters in early 20th century NYC are in pursuit of the American Dream: a safe place to live, enough to eat, and freedom from war and violence. ⁠ Today, immigrant New Yorkers are still in search of dignity, safety, and freedom. That's why we must pass the NY for All Act.

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Donna Lieberman @dlnyclu.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Good - protest is in the DNA of our city, from Stonewall to No Kings. I applaud @mayor.nyc.gov for issuing his first veto in defense of New Yorkers’ right to speak out.

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