Donna Lieberman
@dlnyclu.bsky.social
Executive Director of the NYCLU (ACLU of NY)
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Reposted by Donna Lieberman
BREAKING: The FBI infiltrated the private Signal chat of a volunteer group monitoring ICE activity at immigration courts.
Spying on New Yorkers for their constitutionally-protected activism is a dangerous return to the discredited—and often lawless—overreach tactics of the McCarthy & Hoover eras.
Spying on New Yorkers for their constitutionally-protected activism is a dangerous return to the discredited—and often lawless—overreach tactics of the McCarthy & Hoover eras.
The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal
Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York ‘courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: The FBI infiltrated the private Signal chat of a volunteer group monitoring ICE activity at immigration courts.
Spying on New Yorkers for their constitutionally-protected activism is a dangerous return to the discredited—and often lawless—overreach tactics of the McCarthy & Hoover eras.
Spying on New Yorkers for their constitutionally-protected activism is a dangerous return to the discredited—and often lawless—overreach tactics of the McCarthy & Hoover eras.
It's good that Commissioner Tisch is standing up to Trump by affirming that there is no basis to send the National Guard to NYC.
In the next mayoral admin, we hope the Commissioner places a renewed emphasis on officer accountability, eliminating racial disparities in enforcement - and much more.
In the next mayoral admin, we hope the Commissioner places a renewed emphasis on officer accountability, eliminating racial disparities in enforcement - and much more.
Jessica Tisch to Remain NYPD Police Commissioner Under Mamdani
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that he will appoint Jessica Tisch as his police commissioner, continuing her tenure that began under Mayor Eric Adams. They have differing views on some...
www.thecity.nyc
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's good that Commissioner Tisch is standing up to Trump by affirming that there is no basis to send the National Guard to NYC.
In the next mayoral admin, we hope the Commissioner places a renewed emphasis on officer accountability, eliminating racial disparities in enforcement - and much more.
In the next mayoral admin, we hope the Commissioner places a renewed emphasis on officer accountability, eliminating racial disparities in enforcement - and much more.
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
It’s time to abolish the death penalty for good.
Read our new report, Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Death, and Wrongful Convictions in full.
Read our new report, Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Death, and Wrongful Convictions in full.
Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Race, and Wrongful Convictions | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It’s time to abolish the death penalty for good.
Read our new report, Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Death, and Wrongful Convictions in full.
Read our new report, Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Death, and Wrongful Convictions in full.
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
We're proud to have the NYCLU's Executive Director, @dlnyclu.bsky.social, featured on @cityandstateny.bsky.social's Women Power 100 List!
From all of us: Thank you for your leadership, Donna!
From all of us: Thank you for your leadership, Donna!
The 2025 Women Power 100
Leaders determining the course of New York politics and government.
www.cityandstateny.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We're proud to have the NYCLU's Executive Director, @dlnyclu.bsky.social, featured on @cityandstateny.bsky.social's Women Power 100 List!
From all of us: Thank you for your leadership, Donna!
From all of us: Thank you for your leadership, Donna!
Happening tonight!
Watch the Election Night results roll in with me, @ljoywilliams.bsky.social, Femi Redwood, our host Kevin Powell, and a great crew of other guests with @nyamnews.bsky.social. The livestream starts at 8pm! 👇👇
Watch the Election Night results roll in with me, @ljoywilliams.bsky.social, Femi Redwood, our host Kevin Powell, and a great crew of other guests with @nyamnews.bsky.social. The livestream starts at 8pm! 👇👇
Election Night 2025 Live Stream
On Nov. 4 beginning at 8 p.m., The New York Amsterdam News is bringing you a livestream that will give a number of perspective on our political climate. Join our host Kevin Powell and our guest commen...
amsterdamnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Happening tonight!
Watch the Election Night results roll in with me, @ljoywilliams.bsky.social, Femi Redwood, our host Kevin Powell, and a great crew of other guests with @nyamnews.bsky.social. The livestream starts at 8pm! 👇👇
Watch the Election Night results roll in with me, @ljoywilliams.bsky.social, Femi Redwood, our host Kevin Powell, and a great crew of other guests with @nyamnews.bsky.social. The livestream starts at 8pm! 👇👇
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
It’s a federal crime for anyone, including government officials, to intimidate or threaten someone in order to interfere with their right to vote.
Know your rights when you head to the polls.
Know your rights when you head to the polls.
Federal Agents at the Polls
The freedom to vote is the very foundation of our democracy. Voting is how we secure our civil rights and liberties and help shape our country, state, and town. Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a ballot freely, fairly, and accessibly - without fear of deception or intimidation.
www.aclu.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It’s a federal crime for anyone, including government officials, to intimidate or threaten someone in order to interfere with their right to vote.
Know your rights when you head to the polls.
Know your rights when you head to the polls.
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
Happy #ElectionDay, New York!
Polls are open statewide from 6am-9pm. Remember, if you are in line to vote when the polls close, stay in line!
If you notice any issues at the polls, get in touch with the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Polls are open statewide from 6am-9pm. Remember, if you are in line to vote when the polls close, stay in line!
If you notice any issues at the polls, get in touch with the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Happy #ElectionDay, New York!
Polls are open statewide from 6am-9pm. Remember, if you are in line to vote when the polls close, stay in line!
If you notice any issues at the polls, get in touch with the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Polls are open statewide from 6am-9pm. Remember, if you are in line to vote when the polls close, stay in line!
If you notice any issues at the polls, get in touch with the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
📣 HANDS OFF TISH JAMES
📣 HANDS OFF NEW YORK
📣 HANDS OFF NEW YORK
October 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
📣 HANDS OFF TISH JAMES
📣 HANDS OFF NEW YORK
📣 HANDS OFF NEW YORK
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
Trump’s mass deportation agenda involves flooding America’s streets, businesses, and courthouses with ICE agents to terrorize, arrest, and detain immigrants in intolerable conditions for long periods of time.
But from the courts to the streets, we're fighting back.
But from the courts to the streets, we're fighting back.
Trump Is Forcing Immigrants to Flee. Here's How We're Fighting Back.
Under the Trump administration, thousands of people who have not broken any laws currently sit trapped in detention centers without any idea if or when they will be able to return to their families an...
www.nyclu.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Trump’s mass deportation agenda involves flooding America’s streets, businesses, and courthouses with ICE agents to terrorize, arrest, and detain immigrants in intolerable conditions for long periods of time.
But from the courts to the streets, we're fighting back.
But from the courts to the streets, we're fighting back.
As @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, Tish James has given so much to New Yorkers. Today, I was honored to stand up and tell her: We’ve got your back.
We will not stand by as Trump corrupts our government to go after our honest & duly elected attorney general.
Hands off Tish James. Hands of New York.
We will not stand by as Trump corrupts our government to go after our honest & duly elected attorney general.
Hands off Tish James. Hands of New York.
October 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
As @newyorkstateag.bsky.social, Tish James has given so much to New Yorkers. Today, I was honored to stand up and tell her: We’ve got your back.
We will not stand by as Trump corrupts our government to go after our honest & duly elected attorney general.
Hands off Tish James. Hands of New York.
We will not stand by as Trump corrupts our government to go after our honest & duly elected attorney general.
Hands off Tish James. Hands of New York.
I've known Tish James for many years.
She’s been an important partner so many times in the work of the @nyclu.org. She’s been a champion for dignity & justice for New Yorkers. And as Attorney General, she has lived by the principle that NO ONE is above the law.
Hands off Tish James.
Hands off NY.
She’s been an important partner so many times in the work of the @nyclu.org. She’s been a champion for dignity & justice for New Yorkers. And as Attorney General, she has lived by the principle that NO ONE is above the law.
Hands off Tish James.
Hands off NY.
Join the NAACP New York State Conference and partners for the New York Fights Forward Rally to defend @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Letitia “Tish” James, our communities, and our democracy.
RSVP: digital.1199seiu.org/HandsOffTish
#HandsOffTish #NAACPNYS #HandsOffNY
RSVP: digital.1199seiu.org/HandsOffTish
#HandsOffTish #NAACPNYS #HandsOffNY
October 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I've known Tish James for many years.
She’s been an important partner so many times in the work of the @nyclu.org. She’s been a champion for dignity & justice for New Yorkers. And as Attorney General, she has lived by the principle that NO ONE is above the law.
Hands off Tish James.
Hands off NY.
She’s been an important partner so many times in the work of the @nyclu.org. She’s been a champion for dignity & justice for New Yorkers. And as Attorney General, she has lived by the principle that NO ONE is above the law.
Hands off Tish James.
Hands off NY.
Join #NYCLU and SING OUT for Freedom
Sing Out for Freedom - NYCLU
www.nyclu.org
October 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Join #NYCLU and SING OUT for Freedom
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
Thank you to @thenyic.bsky.social for organizing with parents and unceasingly working to FREE DYLAN from unjust ICE custody!
Leading the NO KINGS march down 7th Ave:
📷 twitter.com/OceanblueK2/...
@maya4rights.bsky.social center
@dlnyclu.bsky.social @nyclu.org right
Rustam Nikita Hasan in between
Leading the NO KINGS march down 7th Ave:
📷 twitter.com/OceanblueK2/...
@maya4rights.bsky.social center
@dlnyclu.bsky.social @nyclu.org right
Rustam Nikita Hasan in between
October 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Thank you to @thenyic.bsky.social for organizing with parents and unceasingly working to FREE DYLAN from unjust ICE custody!
Leading the NO KINGS march down 7th Ave:
📷 twitter.com/OceanblueK2/...
@maya4rights.bsky.social center
@dlnyclu.bsky.social @nyclu.org right
Rustam Nikita Hasan in between
Leading the NO KINGS march down 7th Ave:
📷 twitter.com/OceanblueK2/...
@maya4rights.bsky.social center
@dlnyclu.bsky.social @nyclu.org right
Rustam Nikita Hasan in between
What a day!
It was an invigorating day hitting the streets with thousands of New Yorkers speaking out to reclaim and defend our freedoms from the madness of a wannabe king.
#NoKings!
It was an invigorating day hitting the streets with thousands of New Yorkers speaking out to reclaim and defend our freedoms from the madness of a wannabe king.
#NoKings!
October 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
What a day!
It was an invigorating day hitting the streets with thousands of New Yorkers speaking out to reclaim and defend our freedoms from the madness of a wannabe king.
#NoKings!
It was an invigorating day hitting the streets with thousands of New Yorkers speaking out to reclaim and defend our freedoms from the madness of a wannabe king.
#NoKings!
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
We’re out today joining millions of Americans speaking out to defend our freedoms from a wannabe king. See you out there, New York.
📣 NO KINGS 📣
@dlnyclu.bsky.social
📣 NO KINGS 📣
@dlnyclu.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We’re out today joining millions of Americans speaking out to defend our freedoms from a wannabe king. See you out there, New York.
📣 NO KINGS 📣
@dlnyclu.bsky.social
📣 NO KINGS 📣
@dlnyclu.bsky.social
And US Open and CBS showed what losers they are by censoring crowd response Booing Trump…
Censorship is bad for tennis — and democracy.
Censorship is bad for tennis — and democracy.
Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim No.1 ranking
Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim No.1 ranking
The 22-year-old won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to capture his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title, avenging his lone defeat in a major final by Sinner at Wimbledon in July.
www.lemonde.fr
September 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
And US Open and CBS showed what losers they are by censoring crowd response Booing Trump…
Censorship is bad for tennis — and democracy.
Censorship is bad for tennis — and democracy.
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
"As threats mount nationwide, NY must do all it can to protect our personal medical decisions and to ensure we can get the care we need. Gov. Hochul has repeatedly promised to protect NYers’ access to abortion & repro care, and now she must demonstrate her commitment," writes
@dlnyclu.bsky.social.
@dlnyclu.bsky.social.
Commentary: Hochul must sign bills that protect access to reproductive care
As threats mount nationwide, New York must do all it can to ensure everyone can get the care they need.
www.timesunion.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"As threats mount nationwide, NY must do all it can to protect our personal medical decisions and to ensure we can get the care we need. Gov. Hochul has repeatedly promised to protect NYers’ access to abortion & repro care, and now she must demonstrate her commitment," writes
@dlnyclu.bsky.social.
@dlnyclu.bsky.social.
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
Donna Lieberman of @nyclu.org is absolutely right. It's vital that @governor.ny.gov sign these critical bills to protect New Yorkers' reproductive freedom, including the NY Health Information Privacy Act that I carry w/@lindabrosenthal.bsky.social.
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
Commentary: Hochul must sign bills that protect access to reproductive care
As threats mount nationwide, New York must do all it can to ensure everyone can get the care they need.
www.timesunion.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Donna Lieberman of @nyclu.org is absolutely right. It's vital that @governor.ny.gov sign these critical bills to protect New Yorkers' reproductive freedom, including the NY Health Information Privacy Act that I carry w/@lindabrosenthal.bsky.social.
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
New York City's decades-old sanctuary laws have made our city safer, supported our economy, strengthened our communities, and made it easier for our people to access vital services.
Trump, Miller, and Bondi want to conscript NYC to do their bidding, but this city and our people won’t back down.
Trump, Miller, and Bondi want to conscript NYC to do their bidding, but this city and our people won’t back down.
Breaking News: The Justice Department sued New York over its sanctuary city policy, saying that it hinders the Trump administration’s enforcement of the law.
Trump Administration Sues New York City Over Sanctuary Laws
Mayor Eric Adams, who was spared from a corruption investigation so he could help with the administration’s deportation program, is among the defendants.
trib.al
July 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
New York City's decades-old sanctuary laws have made our city safer, supported our economy, strengthened our communities, and made it easier for our people to access vital services.
Trump, Miller, and Bondi want to conscript NYC to do their bidding, but this city and our people won’t back down.
Trump, Miller, and Bondi want to conscript NYC to do their bidding, but this city and our people won’t back down.
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
We will not let hate filled rhetoric and cruel policies divide us. We will stand united to make good trouble, to defend equal justice for everyone in this country - citizen are not.
Hands off free speech, hands off immigrants, and hands off our democracy. @dlnyclu.bsky.social
Hands off free speech, hands off immigrants, and hands off our democracy. @dlnyclu.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We will not let hate filled rhetoric and cruel policies divide us. We will stand united to make good trouble, to defend equal justice for everyone in this country - citizen are not.
Hands off free speech, hands off immigrants, and hands off our democracy. @dlnyclu.bsky.social
Hands off free speech, hands off immigrants, and hands off our democracy. @dlnyclu.bsky.social
Welcome Home, Mahmoud.
We the People are what democracy looks like.
Mahmoud and Noor are what courage, grit and morality look like.
Proud to stand with you. In it for the long haul. @nyclu @aclu_nationwide
We the People are what democracy looks like.
Mahmoud and Noor are what courage, grit and morality look like.
Proud to stand with you. In it for the long haul. @nyclu @aclu_nationwide
June 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Welcome Home, Mahmoud.
We the People are what democracy looks like.
Mahmoud and Noor are what courage, grit and morality look like.
Proud to stand with you. In it for the long haul. @nyclu @aclu_nationwide
We the People are what democracy looks like.
Mahmoud and Noor are what courage, grit and morality look like.
Proud to stand with you. In it for the long haul. @nyclu @aclu_nationwide
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
Mahmoud Khalil’s freedom makes all of us a little more free.
Whatever opinions you may hold about the issues on which Khalil speaks out, if they can detain him for his views, they can detain you for yours.
Doubt that they will at your peril.
Celebrate his release as a win for freedom itself.
Whatever opinions you may hold about the issues on which Khalil speaks out, if they can detain him for his views, they can detain you for yours.
Doubt that they will at your peril.
Celebrate his release as a win for freedom itself.
June 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Mahmoud Khalil’s freedom makes all of us a little more free.
Whatever opinions you may hold about the issues on which Khalil speaks out, if they can detain him for his views, they can detain you for yours.
Doubt that they will at your peril.
Celebrate his release as a win for freedom itself.
Whatever opinions you may hold about the issues on which Khalil speaks out, if they can detain him for his views, they can detain you for yours.
Doubt that they will at your peril.
Celebrate his release as a win for freedom itself.
Trump and his administration have made it abundantly clear that they are intent on silencing everybody who disagrees with them.
But we will not be silenced. We must always speak out to defend immigrants, democracy, and justice.
No public official should be arrested for asking questions of ICE.
But we will not be silenced. We must always speak out to defend immigrants, democracy, and justice.
No public official should be arrested for asking questions of ICE.
June 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Trump and his administration have made it abundantly clear that they are intent on silencing everybody who disagrees with them.
But we will not be silenced. We must always speak out to defend immigrants, democracy, and justice.
No public official should be arrested for asking questions of ICE.
But we will not be silenced. We must always speak out to defend immigrants, democracy, and justice.
No public official should be arrested for asking questions of ICE.
Reposted by Donna Lieberman
Arresting a public official for asking questions is dangerous intimidation and sends an unmistakably authoritarian message – that ICE doesn’t care about the rule of law, and that anyone exercising their right to challenge ICE and speak up for immigrants will be punished.
BREAKING: Brad Lander Detained by Masked Federal Agents Inside Immigration Court
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Brad Lander Detained by Masked Federal Agents Inside Immigration Court
The arrest came in his latest visit to the courthouse to speak with migrants there.
www.thecity.nyc
June 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Arresting a public official for asking questions is dangerous intimidation and sends an unmistakably authoritarian message – that ICE doesn’t care about the rule of law, and that anyone exercising their right to challenge ICE and speak up for immigrants will be punished.