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The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency. n.pr/49xuTWq
Judge orders Trump administration to continue to seek funding for the CFPB
The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency.
n.pr
December 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency. n.pr/49xuTWq
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The president doesn't have the authority to act as judge, jury, and executioner.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat
The U.S. military says it has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people.
apnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The president doesn't have the authority to act as judge, jury, and executioner.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
Congress must stop these illegal and immoral strikes, and officials who carried them out must be held accountable.
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We haven’t just been filing lawsuits — we’ve been winning key victories protecting our civil rights and liberties nationwide.
We aren’t stopping now.
We aren’t stopping now.
December 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We haven’t just been filing lawsuits — we’ve been winning key victories protecting our civil rights and liberties nationwide.
We aren’t stopping now.
We aren’t stopping now.
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Gender-affirming care helps trans kids live happy, healthy lives.
Health care decisions belong to families and our doctors, not politicians.
Health care decisions belong to families and our doctors, not politicians.
December 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Gender-affirming care helps trans kids live happy, healthy lives.
Health care decisions belong to families and our doctors, not politicians.
Health care decisions belong to families and our doctors, not politicians.
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Wrong.
The First Amendment protects our right to record law enforcement activity in public — full stop.
The First Amendment protects our right to record law enforcement activity in public — full stop.
DHS says recording or following law enforcement 'sure sounds like obstruction of justice'
Seven federal circuit courts have upheld the First Amendment right to record and monitor the police.
reason.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Wrong.
The First Amendment protects our right to record law enforcement activity in public — full stop.
The First Amendment protects our right to record law enforcement activity in public — full stop.
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Betty Reid Soskin, who was the National Park Service’s oldest active ranger when she retired at age 100, has died. She was 104. https://cnn.it/3YGbH2B
December 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Betty Reid Soskin, who was the National Park Service’s oldest active ranger when she retired at age 100, has died. She was 104. https://cnn.it/3YGbH2B
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Sunday’s pursuit points to a troubling trend that’s emerged during the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, which left some officials warning about the potential for escalation and violence. https://cnn.it/3MP4bA0
December 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sunday’s pursuit points to a troubling trend that’s emerged during the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, which left some officials warning about the potential for escalation and violence. https://cnn.it/3MP4bA0
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More people have died in ICE detention in 2025 than any year since 2004.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
Four ICE detainee deaths in four days spark alarm as arrests grow
At least 30 detainees have died in 2025, prompting concerns about deteriorating conditions at facilities even as the agency has received an infusion of cash from Congress.
wapo.st
December 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
More people have died in ICE detention in 2025 than any year since 2004.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
The government has a legal and moral obligation to provide people in its custody with medical care and livable conditions.
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BREAKING: A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated due process by deporting Venezuelan men after invoking the Alien Enemies Act.
This is an important ruling for these men who were tortured, and for the rule of law.
This is an important ruling for these men who were tortured, and for the rule of law.
December 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
BREAKING: A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated due process by deporting Venezuelan men after invoking the Alien Enemies Act.
This is an important ruling for these men who were tortured, and for the rule of law.
This is an important ruling for these men who were tortured, and for the rule of law.
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The president doesn’t have the authority to murder civilians at sea.
The courts must order President Trump to disclose the Office of Legal Counsel opinion that tries to justify his deadly boat strike campaign, and any other materials relating to these crimes.
The courts must order President Trump to disclose the Office of Legal Counsel opinion that tries to justify his deadly boat strike campaign, and any other materials relating to these crimes.
Trump's Boat Strikes Are Illegal. The Public Needs Answers. | ACLU
The Trump administration must release its legal justification and all other materials related to its illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats at sea.
www.aclu.org
December 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The president doesn’t have the authority to murder civilians at sea.
The courts must order President Trump to disclose the Office of Legal Counsel opinion that tries to justify his deadly boat strike campaign, and any other materials relating to these crimes.
The courts must order President Trump to disclose the Office of Legal Counsel opinion that tries to justify his deadly boat strike campaign, and any other materials relating to these crimes.
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Top lawyer for military joint chiefs told chairman that officers should retire if faced with an unlawful order https://cnn.it/48WfX4d
December 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Top lawyer for military joint chiefs told chairman that officers should retire if faced with an unlawful order https://cnn.it/48WfX4d
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ICE agents in Minnesota have intimidated, pepper sprayed, and detained people lawfully observing their actions.
The ACLU of Minnesota will be reminding the Trump administration of our First Amendment rights in court.
The ACLU of Minnesota will be reminding the Trump administration of our First Amendment rights in court.
ACLU sues ICE, alleging agency violates constitutional rights of observers and protesters • Minnesota Reformer
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and three Minnesota-based law firms sued federal immigration authorities Wednesday, alleging that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and their leaders are routinely violating the constitutional rights of the people protesting their actions. The six named plaintiffs were all observing ICE in recent weeks as the agency ramped up […]
minnesotareformer.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
ICE agents in Minnesota have intimidated, pepper sprayed, and detained people lawfully observing their actions.
The ACLU of Minnesota will be reminding the Trump administration of our First Amendment rights in court.
The ACLU of Minnesota will be reminding the Trump administration of our First Amendment rights in court.
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BREAKING: Mississippi will hold special elections for state supreme court in 2026 because of our lawsuit to ensure that districts are drawn fairly to represent Black voters.
In a state where nearly 40% of its residents are Black, it is absolutely crucial that their voices are heard.
In a state where nearly 40% of its residents are Black, it is absolutely crucial that their voices are heard.
December 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
BREAKING: Mississippi will hold special elections for state supreme court in 2026 because of our lawsuit to ensure that districts are drawn fairly to represent Black voters.
In a state where nearly 40% of its residents are Black, it is absolutely crucial that their voices are heard.
In a state where nearly 40% of its residents are Black, it is absolutely crucial that their voices are heard.
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The US government has imposed sanctions on two additional ICC judges in order to shield Israeli officials from charges of grave international crimes.
These sanctions are the latest attempt by the Trump administration to blatantly interfere with independent justice.
These sanctions are the latest attempt by the Trump administration to blatantly interfere with independent justice.
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The US government has imposed sanctions on two additional ICC judges in order to shield Israeli officials from charges of grave international crimes.
These sanctions are the latest attempt by the Trump administration to blatantly interfere with independent justice.
These sanctions are the latest attempt by the Trump administration to blatantly interfere with independent justice.
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As part of their efforts to gut Head Start, the Trump administration is now attempting to erase entire communities and prevent families from accessing the program's wide range of benefits.
We're fighting back in court.
We're fighting back in court.
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
As part of their efforts to gut Head Start, the Trump administration is now attempting to erase entire communities and prevent families from accessing the program's wide range of benefits.
We're fighting back in court.
We're fighting back in court.
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For too long, presidents of both parties have claimed the authority to carry about extrajudicial killings under the guise of "national security" without any meaningful oversight from Congress or the courts.
Our leaders must chart a different course and stop President Trump's illegal boat strikes.
Our leaders must chart a different course and stop President Trump's illegal boat strikes.
Opinion | Trump’s Drone Strikes Are Wrong. Obama’s Were, Too
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
For too long, presidents of both parties have claimed the authority to carry about extrajudicial killings under the guise of "national security" without any meaningful oversight from Congress or the courts.
Our leaders must chart a different course and stop President Trump's illegal boat strikes.
Our leaders must chart a different course and stop President Trump's illegal boat strikes.
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Florida has had 30 exonerations from death row, more than any other state in the country.
When the stakes are life or death, we cannot afford to settle for anything less than what the Constitution promises.
When the stakes are life or death, we cannot afford to settle for anything less than what the Constitution promises.
BREAKING: The Florida Supreme Court upheld Florida’s law, making it the only state to allow juries split 8-4 to sentence people to death.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Florida has had 30 exonerations from death row, more than any other state in the country.
When the stakes are life or death, we cannot afford to settle for anything less than what the Constitution promises.
When the stakes are life or death, we cannot afford to settle for anything less than what the Constitution promises.
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NEW: The Trump administration announced a harmful new proposal that would block access to essential gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth across the country.
If this discriminatory regulation moves forward, we will see this administration in court.
If this discriminatory regulation moves forward, we will see this administration in court.
December 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
NEW: The Trump administration announced a harmful new proposal that would block access to essential gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth across the country.
If this discriminatory regulation moves forward, we will see this administration in court.
If this discriminatory regulation moves forward, we will see this administration in court.
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Law enforcement officers must be identifiable to be accountable.
US federal immigration enforcement agents now commonly operate masked and unidentified, compounding the abusive nature of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
US federal immigration enforcement agents now commonly operate masked and unidentified, compounding the abusive nature of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
US: Masked Federal Agents Undermine Rule of Law
United States federal immigration enforcement agents now commonly operate masked and without visible identification, compounding the abusive and unaccountable nature of the Trump administration’s mass...
www.hrw.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Law enforcement officers must be identifiable to be accountable.
US federal immigration enforcement agents now commonly operate masked and unidentified, compounding the abusive nature of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
US federal immigration enforcement agents now commonly operate masked and unidentified, compounding the abusive nature of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
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BREAKING: The Florida Supreme Court upheld Florida’s law, making it the only state to allow juries split 8-4 to sentence people to death.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
BREAKING: The Florida Supreme Court upheld Florida’s law, making it the only state to allow juries split 8-4 to sentence people to death.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
Permitting non-unanimous, divided juries to sentence people to death is unconstitutional and increases the risk of executing an innocent person.
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NEW: We filed a motion to stop the U.S. Justice Department from accessing Nevada's entire voter file as part of their effort to create a national voter database.
The Trump administration doesn't get to weaponize our private information to suppress our right to vote.
The Trump administration doesn't get to weaponize our private information to suppress our right to vote.
December 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW: We filed a motion to stop the U.S. Justice Department from accessing Nevada's entire voter file as part of their effort to create a national voter database.
The Trump administration doesn't get to weaponize our private information to suppress our right to vote.
The Trump administration doesn't get to weaponize our private information to suppress our right to vote.
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It's december, time to replay silent hill.
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's december, time to replay silent hill.
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The Bill of Rights was ratified on this day in 1791.
For the last 105 years, we've defended those rights, alongside the entire Constitution, and we aren't stopping any time soon.
For the last 105 years, we've defended those rights, alongside the entire Constitution, and we aren't stopping any time soon.
December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Bill of Rights was ratified on this day in 1791.
For the last 105 years, we've defended those rights, alongside the entire Constitution, and we aren't stopping any time soon.
For the last 105 years, we've defended those rights, alongside the entire Constitution, and we aren't stopping any time soon.
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The FBI has issued a call to surveillance companies for drones equipped with AI tech that could scan our faces, license plates, and surroundings in real-time.
This puts us all at risk of unwarranted government spying. They must reverse course.
This puts us all at risk of unwarranted government spying. They must reverse course.
FBI issues RFI on drones with real-time facial recognition, license plate readers | Biometric Update
The FBI wants systems that can identify vehicles, people, animals, and firearms, and perform facial recognition, read license plates, and analyze perimeters.
www.biometricupdate.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The FBI has issued a call to surveillance companies for drones equipped with AI tech that could scan our faces, license plates, and surroundings in real-time.
This puts us all at risk of unwarranted government spying. They must reverse course.
This puts us all at risk of unwarranted government spying. They must reverse course.