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We are the New York state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), fighting for the rights of all New Yorkers.
George said it best: History has always been told by the oppressor, and book banning began when the oppressed started telling their stories.

We need the Freedom to Read so that young people feel seen, heard, and valued. Governor Hochul: Sign the bill, now.
December 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Did you know that parts of the U.S. Constitution were inspired by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy - one of the world's oldest participatory democracies?⁠

This Native American Heritage Month we're uplifting the many contributions of Native and Indigenous leaders and communities.
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
VICTORY: The court has ordered the release of our client Joel, a teenager with Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, who was unlawfully detained by ICE last month. ⁠

While it’s a huge relief that Joel can finally go home, ICE should have never detained him in the first place.
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM