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NYC has a responsibility to lead, gather, and support trans youth, standing as a beacon and safe haven where every young person is seen, protected, and empowered.
Join us tomorrow, Jan. 10, in Union Square at the Rally for Trans Kids. RSVP ⤵️
Join us tomorrow, Jan. 10, in Union Square at the Rally for Trans Kids. RSVP ⤵️
Together We Win: NYC Rally for Trans Kids - NYCLU
www.nyclu.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
NYC has a responsibility to lead, gather, and support trans youth, standing as a beacon and safe haven where every young person is seen, protected, and empowered.
Join us tomorrow, Jan. 10, in Union Square at the Rally for Trans Kids. RSVP ⤵️
Join us tomorrow, Jan. 10, in Union Square at the Rally for Trans Kids. RSVP ⤵️
WIN: We sued the Batavia ICE federal detention center over the facility’s policy of permitting ICE officers to open confidential legal mail.
People trapped in immigration detention + their lawyers rely on written communications to relay deeply personal info. This is a critical First Amendment win.
People trapped in immigration detention + their lawyers rely on written communications to relay deeply personal info. This is a critical First Amendment win.
January 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
WIN: We sued the Batavia ICE federal detention center over the facility’s policy of permitting ICE officers to open confidential legal mail.
People trapped in immigration detention + their lawyers rely on written communications to relay deeply personal info. This is a critical First Amendment win.
People trapped in immigration detention + their lawyers rely on written communications to relay deeply personal info. This is a critical First Amendment win.
Any plan to flood NYC’s subways with invasive cameras will waste millions of New Yorkers’ tax dollars, infringe on our privacy rights, and do nothing to actually make anyone safer.
Last thing New Yorkers need is more spyware that barely works.
Last thing New Yorkers need is more spyware that barely works.
MTA Explores How to Use AI to Monitor Thousands of Cameras in Transit System
The transportation authority wants to know how the technology can be used to detect weapons, monitor unattended items or even foresee stampedes.
www.thecity.nyc
January 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Any plan to flood NYC’s subways with invasive cameras will waste millions of New Yorkers’ tax dollars, infringe on our privacy rights, and do nothing to actually make anyone safer.
Last thing New Yorkers need is more spyware that barely works.
Last thing New Yorkers need is more spyware that barely works.
To Kristi Noem and your ICE goons: Your agency is dangerous, cruel, inept, and lawless, and has no place on our streets. Nothing makes that clearer than the blood you shed in Minneapolis yesterday.
New York’s longstanding sanctuary laws have made our city safer - and we will fight to protect them.
New York’s longstanding sanctuary laws have made our city safer - and we will fight to protect them.
January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
To Kristi Noem and your ICE goons: Your agency is dangerous, cruel, inept, and lawless, and has no place on our streets. Nothing makes that clearer than the blood you shed in Minneapolis yesterday.
New York’s longstanding sanctuary laws have made our city safer - and we will fight to protect them.
New York’s longstanding sanctuary laws have made our city safer - and we will fight to protect them.
Thank you @leaderasc.bsky.social for underlining the importance of advancing the New York for All Act to get our state out of Trump and ICE’s cruelty and protect our immigrant neighbors.
We look forward to working together to pass #NY4All this legislative session.
We look forward to working together to pass #NY4All this legislative session.
Top Democrat backs proposal to make New York more of a sanctuary state
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins endorsed the “goals” of a bill prohibiting cooperation with ICE.
www.politico.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Thank you @leaderasc.bsky.social for underlining the importance of advancing the New York for All Act to get our state out of Trump and ICE’s cruelty and protect our immigrant neighbors.
We look forward to working together to pass #NY4All this legislative session.
We look forward to working together to pass #NY4All this legislative session.
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Emergency rally TONIGHT in NYC responding to ICE’s murder—Foley Square 6pm
“We stand in solidarity with rapid responders in Minneapolis and the communities across the country who are choosing to build a movement grounded in love, solidarity, and unity.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
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“We stand in solidarity with rapid responders in Minneapolis and the communities across the country who are choosing to build a movement grounded in love, solidarity, and unity.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@thenyic.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Emergency rally TONIGHT in NYC responding to ICE’s murder—Foley Square 6pm
“We stand in solidarity with rapid responders in Minneapolis and the communities across the country who are choosing to build a movement grounded in love, solidarity, and unity.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@thenyic.bsky.social
“We stand in solidarity with rapid responders in Minneapolis and the communities across the country who are choosing to build a movement grounded in love, solidarity, and unity.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
@thenyic.bsky.social
Damar Fields was alone in a park last month when Peekskill police arrived. He was tased, kicked, and punched by the police.
Yet despite the violent video footage and calls for accountability, the Westchester County has chosen not to charge the officers who beat up Fields. Peekskill deserves better.
Yet despite the violent video footage and calls for accountability, the Westchester County has chosen not to charge the officers who beat up Fields. Peekskill deserves better.
No Criminal Charges Against Police Will Be Pursued in Damar Fields Incident: Westchester DA
Susan Cacace's office releases full body camera footage 'in the interest of transparency'
peekskillherald.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Damar Fields was alone in a park last month when Peekskill police arrived. He was tased, kicked, and punched by the police.
Yet despite the violent video footage and calls for accountability, the Westchester County has chosen not to charge the officers who beat up Fields. Peekskill deserves better.
Yet despite the violent video footage and calls for accountability, the Westchester County has chosen not to charge the officers who beat up Fields. Peekskill deserves better.
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The ACLU of Minnesota is devastated by this morning’s news that ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the shooting.
January 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The ACLU of Minnesota is devastated by this morning’s news that ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the shooting.
NEXT WEEK: Join the coalition to protect Raise the Age at rally next Wednesday on the steps of New York City Hall.
Before Raise the Age was implemented in 2018, young people were tried as adults — and violence was higher. Today, youth crime is down, and opportunity is up.
We won't go back.
Before Raise the Age was implemented in 2018, young people were tried as adults — and violence was higher. Today, youth crime is down, and opportunity is up.
We won't go back.
January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
NEXT WEEK: Join the coalition to protect Raise the Age at rally next Wednesday on the steps of New York City Hall.
Before Raise the Age was implemented in 2018, young people were tried as adults — and violence was higher. Today, youth crime is down, and opportunity is up.
We won't go back.
Before Raise the Age was implemented in 2018, young people were tried as adults — and violence was higher. Today, youth crime is down, and opportunity is up.
We won't go back.
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On any given day in the U.S., more than 450,000 people are waiting in jail for their trial – meaning, they are legally innocent behind bars.
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
On any given day in the U.S., more than 450,000 people are waiting in jail for their trial – meaning, they are legally innocent behind bars.
Solitary confinement is torture. Every day this executive order remains in effect puts the lives of incarcerated New Yorkers at risk.
We urge the mayor to take immediate action to implement the law and end solitary confinement in our city jails.
We urge the mayor to take immediate action to implement the law and end solitary confinement in our city jails.
Mamdani moves to limit solitary confinement on Rikers
The New York City mayor’s order to bring jails into compliance with BOC rules signals a new approach to one of the city’s thorniest issues.
www.cityandstateny.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Solitary confinement is torture. Every day this executive order remains in effect puts the lives of incarcerated New Yorkers at risk.
We urge the mayor to take immediate action to implement the law and end solitary confinement in our city jails.
We urge the mayor to take immediate action to implement the law and end solitary confinement in our city jails.
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Trump has deployed thousands of military troops to American cities – and he’s threatened to send them to New York, too.
Troops in NY are unneeded and unwelcome. New York leaders must take all lawful measures to protect New Yorkers against the president’s attempts to send troops to invade our state:
Troops in NY are unneeded and unwelcome. New York leaders must take all lawful measures to protect New Yorkers against the president’s attempts to send troops to invade our state:
Tell NY Leaders: Stay Strong Against Trump’s National Guard Threats
Please take action!
action.aclu.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Trump has deployed thousands of military troops to American cities – and he’s threatened to send them to New York, too.
Troops in NY are unneeded and unwelcome. New York leaders must take all lawful measures to protect New Yorkers against the president’s attempts to send troops to invade our state:
Troops in NY are unneeded and unwelcome. New York leaders must take all lawful measures to protect New Yorkers against the president’s attempts to send troops to invade our state:
Wegmans' use of invasive, flawed, and highly erroneous facial recognition tech on grocery shoppers is deeply concerning.
No one should have their personal information taken just to buy groceries.
No one should have their personal information taken just to buy groceries.
NYC Wegmans is storing biometric data on shoppers' eyes, voices and faces
The supermarket chain says it’s a move to ensure shopper safety. Surveillance experts warn of privacy risks.
gothamist.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Wegmans' use of invasive, flawed, and highly erroneous facial recognition tech on grocery shoppers is deeply concerning.
No one should have their personal information taken just to buy groceries.
No one should have their personal information taken just to buy groceries.
Mayor Mamdani has the opportunity to make major changes in our city, including disbanding the notoriously violent SRG, ending the NYPD’s gang database and increasing police accountability.
NYers will be watching over the first 100 days and beyond to see how the mayor works to protect our rights.
NYers will be watching over the first 100 days and beyond to see how the mayor works to protect our rights.
What Can Zohran Mamdani Do to Change the NYPD?
Whether a conflict with the NYPD can be avoided remains to be seen, but observers that Hell Gate spoke to identified a number of modest but meaningful steps the mayor can take early in his term.
hellgatenyc.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Mayor Mamdani has the opportunity to make major changes in our city, including disbanding the notoriously violent SRG, ending the NYPD’s gang database and increasing police accountability.
NYers will be watching over the first 100 days and beyond to see how the mayor works to protect our rights.
NYers will be watching over the first 100 days and beyond to see how the mayor works to protect our rights.
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Anti-trans sports bans hurt all women, subjecting everyone to outdated gender stereotypes and invasive inspections.
We’ll be at the Supreme Court arguing that these sweeping bans are unconstitutional.
We’ll be at the Supreme Court arguing that these sweeping bans are unconstitutional.
January 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Anti-trans sports bans hurt all women, subjecting everyone to outdated gender stereotypes and invasive inspections.
We’ll be at the Supreme Court arguing that these sweeping bans are unconstitutional.
We’ll be at the Supreme Court arguing that these sweeping bans are unconstitutional.
Good. New York's Green Light law allows people to obtain drivers licenses regardless of their immigration status. It helps immigrants safely get to work, take their kids to school, and simply live their lives.
We're glad the judge has rejected the Trump admin's baseless challenge.
We're glad the judge has rejected the Trump admin's baseless challenge.
Judge green lights New York’s driver’s license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge
A federal judge has given a green light to New York’s so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to stop the state from giving people driver’s licenses without having them pro...
apnews.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Good. New York's Green Light law allows people to obtain drivers licenses regardless of their immigration status. It helps immigrants safely get to work, take their kids to school, and simply live their lives.
We're glad the judge has rejected the Trump admin's baseless challenge.
We're glad the judge has rejected the Trump admin's baseless challenge.
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As device searches at the border increase, here are some ways you can protect your privacy while you travel.
Phone Searches at the Border Are Up: How to Protect Your Privacy
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
As device searches at the border increase, here are some ways you can protect your privacy while you travel.
If ICE arrives at your door, know your rights:
❗Do not open the door. Not even a little bit. Immigration officers can only enter your home if they have a warrant signed by a judge.
❗You have the right to remain silent.
❗Do not falsely claim to be a US citizen or to be lawfully in the US.
❗Do not open the door. Not even a little bit. Immigration officers can only enter your home if they have a warrant signed by a judge.
❗You have the right to remain silent.
❗Do not falsely claim to be a US citizen or to be lawfully in the US.
What to Do if You're Stopped by Immigration Officers - NYCLU
www.nyclu.org
January 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
If ICE arrives at your door, know your rights:
❗Do not open the door. Not even a little bit. Immigration officers can only enter your home if they have a warrant signed by a judge.
❗You have the right to remain silent.
❗Do not falsely claim to be a US citizen or to be lawfully in the US.
❗Do not open the door. Not even a little bit. Immigration officers can only enter your home if they have a warrant signed by a judge.
❗You have the right to remain silent.
❗Do not falsely claim to be a US citizen or to be lawfully in the US.
Yesterday, Eric Adams used the waning hours of his mayoralty to veto 19 bills, including the Safer Sanctuary Act and the bill to lift the permit cap for street vendors.
These eleventh-hour vetoes were a shameful and petty end to the Adams admin. We urge the NY Council to override them.
These eleventh-hour vetoes were a shameful and petty end to the Adams admin. We urge the NY Council to override them.
Eric Adams goes out fighting the City Council
Vetoes and a brand new charter revision commission marked the New York City mayor’s last day
www.cityandstateny.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Yesterday, Eric Adams used the waning hours of his mayoralty to veto 19 bills, including the Safer Sanctuary Act and the bill to lift the permit cap for street vendors.
These eleventh-hour vetoes were a shameful and petty end to the Adams admin. We urge the NY Council to override them.
These eleventh-hour vetoes were a shameful and petty end to the Adams admin. We urge the NY Council to override them.
Happy New Year! Today marks the start of Mayor Mamdani's new administration and a new City Council term.
To protect New Yorkers in 2026, the Mayor and the NY City Council must work together to strengthen our democracy against authoritarian threats + work to make NYC safe and affordable for all:
To protect New Yorkers in 2026, the Mayor and the NY City Council must work together to strengthen our democracy against authoritarian threats + work to make NYC safe and affordable for all:
No Backing Down: A Civil Rights Agenda for the 2026 New York City Council - NYCLU
www.nyclu.org
January 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Happy New Year! Today marks the start of Mayor Mamdani's new administration and a new City Council term.
To protect New Yorkers in 2026, the Mayor and the NY City Council must work together to strengthen our democracy against authoritarian threats + work to make NYC safe and affordable for all:
To protect New Yorkers in 2026, the Mayor and the NY City Council must work together to strengthen our democracy against authoritarian threats + work to make NYC safe and affordable for all:
Since his inauguration, Trump has abused executive power and endangered our civil liberties.
We will never stop fighting for our rights and defending our democracy.
📸: Gwen Schroeder
We will never stop fighting for our rights and defending our democracy.
📸: Gwen Schroeder
December 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Since his inauguration, Trump has abused executive power and endangered our civil liberties.
We will never stop fighting for our rights and defending our democracy.
📸: Gwen Schroeder
We will never stop fighting for our rights and defending our democracy.
📸: Gwen Schroeder
As we close out 2025, we asked notable New Yorkers what’s giving them hope. Their responses are a reminder that we are not in this alone, that justice has always been a struggle, and that New York will keep up the fight.
New York, This Is What's Giving Us Hope | NYCLU
YouTube video by NYCLU
www.youtube.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As we close out 2025, we asked notable New Yorkers what’s giving them hope. Their responses are a reminder that we are not in this alone, that justice has always been a struggle, and that New York will keep up the fight.
Throughout the state, people in crisis are regularly treated with a dehumanizing lack of compassion, incompetence, and violence by police officers who respond to mental health emergencies.
We can - and must - do better.
We can - and must - do better.
Police Responses to Mental Health Crises Often Turn Deadly. Here’s a Better Way.
19-year-old Win Rozario called 911 for the same reason anyone would. He was in urgent need of help. The teen never got the assistance he needed. Instead, two police officers responded to the call. Wit...
www.nyclu.org
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Throughout the state, people in crisis are regularly treated with a dehumanizing lack of compassion, incompetence, and violence by police officers who respond to mental health emergencies.
We can - and must - do better.
We can - and must - do better.