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ACLU @aclu.org · 9m

The public has a right to know how ICE is planning to expand its network of detention centers — especially when these centers hold thousands of our neighbors and loved ones in inhumane and unconstitutional conditions.

Civil rights group sues ICE for withholding records of the agency's detention expansion plans in Virginia

ICE solicited bids to expand detention in Virginia—then failed to respond to a public records request. Now, the ACLU is suing.

reason.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 12h

Our National Security Project Director, Hina Shamsi, sat down to answer your questions about President Trump’s deployment of military troops and federal agents across the country.

Watch our full Ask an Expert video on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/watch?v=1wQLAqD-KFM

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ACLU @aclu.org · 13h

There are steps everyone can take to help make our communities safer for trans people and all of us.

I asked Chase Strangio how to stand up for trans people. It's easier than you think. | Opinion

Trans attorney Chase Strangio has a simple message: It's time for cisgender people to stand up for transgender rights. Here's how.

www.usatoday.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 15h

President Trump is deploying armed and masked federal agents to cities across the country, endangering our rights and safety.

But state and local leaders have the power to protect their communities.

Trump Deploys Federal Forces—States Push Back Against Abuse of Power

Trump is using the military and federal law enforcement to build out a paramilitary policing force across the country.

www.aclu.org

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ACLU @aclu.org · 18h

Robert Roberson was sentenced to death despite medical evidence exonerating him, and lead detectives in the case agreeing he’s innocent.

We’re calling on Governor Abbott to stop his execution scheduled for October 16 NOW.

Lester Holt drops a podcast taking a look at the case of Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson.

Listen as Lester Holt examines Robert Roberson's case with new evidence.

www.nbcdfw.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 20h

The Supreme Court's new term kicked off this week, and we're watching several cases that implicate our civil liberties.

Next week, we’ll be at the court to defend Black voters’ right to a fair congressional map in Louisiana that doesn’t dilute their voting power.

What to watch as a never-ending Supreme Court term begins again | CNN Politics

Just before the Supreme Court handed down its final crush of opinions at the end of its last term in June, Chief Justice John Roberts strolled onto a stage in Washington and extolled the virtues of taking it easy.

www.cnn.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 21h

We were at the American Library Association Conference this summer talking with librarians about the importance of everyone having access to books that represent all kinds of different backgrounds and experiences.

Thank you to every librarian working to defend our right to read.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 22h

If you missed this training, join our next one on October 15 where we’ll cover our rights when protesting, de-escalation training, and more.

No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training 10/15

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

act.aclu.org

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ACLU @aclu.org · 22h

Thank you to the 14K people who tuned in last night for our Know Your Rights training ahead of the rallies on October 18 💪

ACLU @aclu.org · 5d

We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.

Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

Black graphic with white and orange text: "Know your rights before you hit the streets. Virtual training, Monday, October 6 at 8:00 pm ET. We'll cover your rights when protesting, protest safety, and de-escalation training."

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ACLU @aclu.org · 22h

Thank you for showing up for your rights!

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 1d

Don't let Texas execute #RobertRoberson — an innocent man — on Oct. 16. Call Gov. Abbott right now at 737-277-6778. Find a call script here: bit.ly/4gSqZtA

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ACLU @aclu.org · 22h

We thank Willy for his leadership in the fashion industry and for using his clothing lines and runways to strike a more meaningful pose.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 22h

Renowned fashion designer and ACLU artist ambassador Willy Chavarria uses his identity and experiences to fuel his activism for immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights, and more.

Graphic with a photo of Willy Chavarria, a Latine man wearing wire frame glasses and wearing a blue ACLU ribbon, with a quote on the left that reads "The farmworkers’ union and the farmworkers’ movement with Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were very important to us, because my family was working in the fields in California. I grew up knowing that those were my people, and I wanted to do what was right for my people." The quote is attributed to "Willy Chavarria, Fashion designer, activist, ACLU Artist Ambassador for LGBTQ and Immigrants’ Rights"

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ACLU @aclu.org · 23h

NEW: We filed a brief in support of the Associated Press in their lawsuit against the Trump administration.

Media outlets shouldn't have to parrot the government's worldview — whether it's the name of the Gulf of Mexico or anything else — in order to access White House events.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

A foundational principle of this country is that the military shouldn’t police our communities — and a federal judge agrees.

Black graphic with a quote in red and white text: "This country has a longstanding and foundational tradition of resistance to government overreach, especially in the form of military intrusion into civil affairs… This historical tradition boils down to a simple proposition: this is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law.”
-Judge Karin Immergut, in her decision blocking President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

We’ve got everything you need for Banned Books Week — just add your favorite banned book!

Support our work defending free speech and shop our collection at aclu.org/bannedbook_shop, and the first 100 orders of $20 or more will get a FREE banned bookworm sticker sheet, automatically added to cart.

Graphic of items from the ACLU banned book collection, including a black varsity sweatshirt, blue and yellow banned books t-shirts, a Banned Book bookmark, banned book sticker sheet that is free with purchase and a banned book totebag.

Graphic titled "Banned Book Bag" there is an image of the ACLU Banned Book Bag with a pink background, on the tote bag is a smiling cartoon image of a bookworm with glasses on top of a pile of books.

Graphic with image of a black reading light on a yellow background. The image is titled "Banned Bookworm Reading Light" and on the reading light it reads "Banned Bookworm, ACLU."

Image of a sticker sheet on a green background. On the sticker sheet there are cartoon stickers of an apple, piles of books, a bookworm, a pencil, and sticker reading "Banned Bookworm".

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

This decision puts hundreds of thousands of our community members at immediate risk of deportation.

Our government shouldn't put families in harm's way.

Supreme Court will let Trump end protected status for Venezuelans for now

A federal judge had ruled on Sept. 5 that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem broke the law by revoking the temporary protected status of Venezuelan and Haitian immigrants.

wapo.st

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

Militarized federal agents patrolling the streets doesn't make anyone safer.

People should never have to fear being brutalized by their government for protesting.

Federal agents knock down elderly couple during Portland protest

An 84-year-old said she sustained a concussion and was hit with a projectile after she and her husband, a Vietnam vet, were knocked down by federal officers.

www.oregonlive.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

President Trump's anti-trans passport policy is still blocked while we wait for the Supreme Court to weigh in.

Our legal experts have your questions answered, and we'll keep this page updated throughout the litigation process.

Q&A: Orr v. Trump | American Civil Liberties Union

www.aclu.org

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

BREAKING: We're asking the Supreme Court to reject the Trump administration's attempt to revive its discriminatory passport policy.

Lower courts were right when they stopped the the State Department from denying transgender, non-binary, and intersex people accurate identification.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The Trump administration sent federal agents to an ICE processing center in the Chicago area to brutally suppress protesters and the press.

No one should have to fear rubber bullets or tear gas for making their voices heard or reporting on protests.

The ACLU of Illinois is suing.

Chicago Journalists, Protesters Suing Trump Administration Over Alleged First Amendment Violations at Broadview ICE Facility

The Chicago Headline Club, Chicago Newspaper Guild Local 34071, Block Club Chicago and other media groups filed the suit alongside protesters in federal court alleging their First Amendment rights hav...

news.wttw.com

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

It's not too late to RSVP for our Know Your Rights training tonight: aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

ACLU @aclu.org · 5d

We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.

Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

BREAKING: Late last night, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deploying any out-of-state federalized National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.

This is a win for the rule of law.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

We have the right to read what we want, no matter what politicians or school officials say.

Let us know what your favorite banned book is below. 📚

Yellow graphic with photos of books falling in the background. Text on the graphic reads: "Happy Banned Books Week! To celebrate, we’re going to: Read our favorite banned book, Defend freedom of speech in schools, Show appreciation for librarians and educators, Remind our community how books allow us to learn about new perspectives, experiences, and places, Get another banned book from our local library"

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