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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · 3h

This administration's playbook is as cruel as it is obvious.

We are seeing the same attacks on free speech and public dissent when our community members protest and document the ICE raids across the southland.

Attacking protesters and journalists doesn’t work in L.A., and it won’t work in Chicago.

ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

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...

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · 2d

¡Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo!

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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

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 SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hoy, en una decisión devastadora para las comunidades del sur de California, la corte suprema accedió a la solicitud de la administración de Trump a resumir sus redadas racistas mientras nuestro caso continúa.

Estamos continuar luchando por nuestra comunidad inmigrante y la Constitución.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today, in a devastating setback for communities in the southland, SCOTUS granted the Trump administration’s request to resume its racist raids across Southern California while our case continues.

We’re prepared to continue fighting for our immigrant loved ones and the Constitution.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Sep 2

As the administration continues to threaten the fabric of our democracy, we urge the courts to continue safeguarding our rights.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Sep 2

In a victory for Californians – and everyone who has rallied against Trump's unlawful military deployments, a federal judge rejected the administration's assertion that it could deploy troops anywhere government personnel or federal property could be harmed.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our communities deserve to be safe and free from military intimidation.

Today, a federal court rightly rejected the Trump administration's deployment of troops in Los Angeles.

Trump deployment of military troops to Los Angeles was illegal, judge rules in blistering opinion

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration’s deployment of U.S, military troops to Los Angeles during immigration raids earlier this year was illegal.

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Sean Beckner-Carmitchel @acatwithnews.bsky.social · Aug 29

Reading up on the Chicano Moratorium of 1970 to prepare for the context of a 55th anniversary this weekend. Several great books, but this passage stuck out. Written by Hunter S Thompson after Ruben Salazar was killed by LASD deputies there 55 years ago today. From “Strange Rumblings in Aztlan”:

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 22

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 22

And on Monday, August 25, we’ll demonstrate to a federal court why we must stop this administration's blatant disregard of our First Amendment rights.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 22

Earlier this summer, we sued the Department of Homeland Security for their agents' use of excessive force against protesters, journalists and legal observers.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 22

Exercising our right to protest and report on government activity should never be met with retaliatory attacks by the federal government.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 22

And on Monday, August 25, we’ll demonstrate to a federal court why we must stop this administration's blatant disregard of our First Amendment rights.

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Ian Cooper @ianmarshallcooper.bsky.social · Aug 19

All of us are a bad break or a twist of fate away from living on the street. Criminalizing homeless is a danger to everyone.

ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 19

Last Friday, San Bernardino proposed an anti-camping ordinance that would criminalize public sleeping and camping in the county.

People who cannot comply with the ordinance would be subject to fines up to $500 per violation. Nonpayment could bar individuals from accessing housing, jobs and more.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 19

P.S. If enforcement of this proposal runs afoul of disability rights, or a myriad of other protections available under the state and federal constitutions, this proposal may subject the county to liability.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 19

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Everyone deserves to be treated with equal dignity and respect.

Join us in urging the San Bernardino Board of Supervisors to vote no on this cruel anti-camping proposal: secure.ngpvan.com/9vjvg-_Ot0i6...

OPPOSE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY'S CRIMINALIZATION OF HOUSELESSNESS - ENCAMPMENT BAN ORDINANCE

Take action with ACLU!

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 19

San Bernardino must focus on expanding affordable and permanent housing options and passing protections to keep precariously housed renters in their homes, not fining and persecuting our poorest community members.

Only housing solves houselessness.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 19

The proposed ordinance does nothing to address the reasons people are living outside. Instead of ensuring residents at all income levels have access to affordable permanent homes, the county chooses to criminalize our poorest community members. A move that will not improve public health or safety.

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 19

Last Friday, San Bernardino proposed an anti-camping ordinance that would criminalize public sleeping and camping in the county.

People who cannot comply with the ordinance would be subject to fines up to $500 per violation. Nonpayment could bar individuals from accessing housing, jobs and more.

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Human Rights Data Analysis Group @hrdag.org · Aug 18

We are proud to partner with organizations like @aclu-norcal.bsky.social, @aclusocal.bsky.social, and @innocenceproject.bsky.social in shining a light on police misconduct in California with a new, searchable database. hrdag.org/2025/08/14/m...

Millions of Pages of Police Use-of-Force Files Available through New Searchable Database

A new, public database will bring more oversight to police abuses in California—and may serve as a model for police accountability for other states across the country. HRDAG was part of a coalition…

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ACLU @aclu.org · Aug 15

President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to DC is a dangerous abuse of emergency power.

There's been federal takeover in DC, so what are your rights?

The American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia is urging residents to remain calm, be prepared, and know their rights.

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ACLU @aclu.org · Aug 10

Homelessness is a policy failure, not a personal one.

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A. Goad (she/her or ze/zir) @agoadesq.bsky.social · Aug 6

Mahmoud v. Taylor was an awful SCOTUS decision, an attack on the humanity of 🌈 families and on some of the basic premises of public education in a pluralistic society. But it’s not the end of the world or of inclusive education...

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ACLU SoCal @aclusocal.bsky.social · Aug 4

We will not allow city councils, school boards or the administration to suppress our freedom of speech. We stand with @chriswarcraft.bsky.social and all others who dare to speak out.

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