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Published: June 24, 2025 00:40

Medicaid covers 64% of people receiving treatment for substance use disorder, making it the largest provider of addiction treatment in the country. The Senate must not pass these Medicaid cuts that would cause people to lose critical health care.…

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Published: June 23, 2025 23:38

We asked trans rights activists how they’re navigating President Trump’s escalating abuses of power and how they’re finding joy this Pride month. Hear their answers on the newest episode of At Liberty.…

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Published: June 23, 2025 22:37

The former vice chief of the National Guard is calling for an end to President Trump's dangerous deployment of troops in Los Angeles to carry out his political agenda. Military troops shouldn't police their own communities.…

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Published: June 23, 2025 17:57

ACLU LGBTQ Case of the Day 🏛️ In a historic Supreme Court victory for civil rights, in 1996 the ACLU and @lambdalegal.org blocked a Colorado constitutional amendment that would’ve stripped lesbian, gay, and bisexual people of non-discrimination…

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Published: June 23, 2025 16:52

Last week, a court ordered the Trump administration to allow all trans people to update their passports with the gender marker that's right for them. Learn more about how and when to apply.…

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Published: June 23, 2025 16:11

For 60 years, Head Start has transformed the lives of more than 40 million families. We're taking the Trump administration to court for attempting to gut this essential program.…

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Published: June 23, 2025 15:20

No matter what, we'll always show up for the trans community.

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Published: June 23, 2025 14:27

Mahmoud Khalil was taken from his home and detained for over 100 days and was forced to miss the birth of his first child, his graduation, and countless other moments. In his first days of freedom, Mahmoud speaks on his time being unconstitutionally held…

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Published: June 23, 2025 13:36

Veterans are speaking out against President Trump's military deployment in Los Angeles because they know that using the military to police protests is un-American and puts our First Amendment rights in danger.…

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Published: June 22, 2025 21:41

For Jose Antonio Vargas, immigration isn't just personal; it's central to the American experience. He joins us to correct common misconceptions about immigration and to share his experience navigating this system.…

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Published: June 22, 2025 17:31

The families in this case went above and beyond to ensure their trans youth could access the care they need. The Supreme Court's ruling is harmful and devastating. We'll continue to fight to ensure trans people have the freedom to shape our own futures.…

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Published: June 21, 2025 19:56

We're currently urging the government to issue guidance on how they'll comply with the court order that trans and intersex people must receive accurate passports. We urge you to hold off on seeking to obtain a new passport for now. We'll provide more…

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Published: June 21, 2025 19:16

After 104 days of being unjustly detained for his advocacy for Palestinian rights, Mahmoud Khalil is finally home with his wife and newborn son.

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Published: June 21, 2025 19:14

After 104 days of being unjustly detained for his advocacy for Palestinian rights, Mahmoud Khalil is finally home with his wife and newborn son. The First Amendment is not a suggestion. Mahmoud is free, and our fight for justice continues.

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Published: June 21, 2025 18:37

We’re here at the airport as Mahmoud Khalil returns home after over 100 days of being unjustly detained for his advocacy for Palestinian rights. Welcome home, Mahmoud! ❤️

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Published: June 21, 2025 00:45

Over 100 days after Mahmoud Khalil was unjustly arrested and detained because of his advocacy for Palestinian rights, he has been released on bail. We celebrate that Mahmoud will finally be home with his wife and newborn son while his case proceeds.

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Published: June 20, 2025 23:41

Shawna was living in Deschutes National Forest when President Trump and the National Forestry Service forcibly evicted hundreds of unhoused people without giving them somewhere else to go. Unhoused people should be treated with dignity and given support,…

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Published: June 20, 2025 22:36

"If one thing gives me hope, it’s my daughter. Even after all the emotions of today, L.W. has been texting me all day about her plans for how to continue the fight for young people like her." We'll keep fighting with Samantha, her daughter, and trans…

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Published: June 20, 2025 21:32

Today we filed amicus briefs challenging the Trump administration's politically motivated efforts to defund NPR and PBS. Freedom of the press is essential to our democracy. We urge the court to block these unconstitutional attacks on the First Amendment.

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Published: June 20, 2025 21:25

CBP is holding children in harsh, jail-like conditions for prolonged periods of time. One toddler was separated from her father and held with her mother at a border facility for 42 days. Children belong with their families at home — not in detention.…

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Published: June 20, 2025 20:21

In the fight for trans people's health care, we know ourselves best and have the most to lose. Trans youth deserve to be seen and cared for. We're undeterred in the fight for their freedom.…

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Published: June 20, 2025 19:50

BREAKING: In a unanimous decision, a federal court of appeals has ruled that Louisiana's law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school classrooms is unconstitutional. We’ll keep saying it: Public schools are not Sunday schools.

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Published: June 20, 2025 19:19

The decision to access gender-affirming care is one carefully made between young people, their families, and their doctors. The government is making decisions that violate our rights and our bodily autonomy. We won't stop showing up for trans youth.

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Published: June 20, 2025 18:16

BREAKING: A federal court has ordered the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia student detained as punishment for his advocacy for Palestinian human rights. Mahmoud spent over 3 months in ICE detention, during which time he missed the birth of his first…

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Published: June 20, 2025 17:10

This critical ruling confirms that science must be guided by evidence, not ideology. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/federal-judge-says-trump-cuts-nih-grants-are-illegal-politico-reports-2025-06-16/

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Published: June 19, 2025 22:45

Trans students, like all students, deserve a school where they know they belong. https://www.advocate.com/news/court-protects-wisconsin-trans-girl?link_source=ta_blue[…]utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

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Published: June 19, 2025 21:00

On Juneteenth, we're honoring the legacy of Black resistance by - Defending a Louisiana map in court that fairly represents Black voters - Protecting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs from the Trump administration - Fighting book…

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Published: June 19, 2025 19:52

We're not backing down in the fight for trans youth and gender-affirming care.

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Published: June 19, 2025 18:19

We sent a letter to President Trump late last night explicitly reminding him that only Congress has the power to authorize military force against Iran. Our leaders need to take that grave responsibility seriously.

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Published: June 19, 2025 16:49

Trans joy is revolutionary. We will continue to exist without apology or compromise, no matter what the courts say.

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Published: June 19, 2025 16:12

After the Civil War officially ended, historians tell us Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to tell more than 250,000 enslaved people that they were free.

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Published: June 19, 2025 00:51

We're leaning on each other today, and we'll be here for each other in the days to come.

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Published: June 19, 2025 00:20

Transgender people deserve to dictate our own lives and futures. No court decision can change who we know we are.

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Published: June 18, 2025 22:48

Justice Sotomayor is right: Gender-affirming care saves lives. Denying trans youth the right to essential medical care is denying them the future they deserve.

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Published: June 18, 2025 21:45

To all trans youth: We're with you. We have your back, and we will never stop fighting alongside you for the futures you deserve.

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Published: June 18, 2025 20:50

Trans people deserve the freedom over our own bodies and lives — and we won't rest until we get it.

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Published: June 18, 2025 20:12

The fight for trans rights is far from over. Tell Congress to take action and defend health care for trans people NOW.…

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Published: June 18, 2025 19:34

LOCATION CHANGE: Due to inclement weather, the DC rally is happening now at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation at 212 E Capitol St NE. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: June 18, 2025 19:21

We won't let today's ruling stop us from continuing our fight for trans justice.

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Published: June 18, 2025 18:00

This morning, the Supreme Court ruled against trans rights. Join us in the streets in Washington, D.C. and New York City to send a message: We support trans youth. RSVP for DC: https://act.aclu.org/a/proud-and-free-dc RSVP for NYC:…

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Published: June 18, 2025 17:07

Today’s ruling is a devastating loss for transgender people and our families, and an affront to the Constitution. We'll continue to fight alongside trans youth in Tennessee and across the nation for the health care they deserve.

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Published: June 18, 2025 16:29

No matter what the courts say, we are not going anywhere. Our fight continues. 📸 Will Martinez Jr

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Published: June 18, 2025 16:03

The Supreme Court just ruled against trans rights. Join us outside the court for an emergency rally at 3:00 pm today to show we won't be silenced. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: June 18, 2025 15:40

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled that incarcerated people have a right for their claims to be heard by a jury in cases where access to the prison’s grievance procedure is at issue. This is a step toward making justice more accessible for people in…

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Published: June 18, 2025 14:56

The court got it wrong. Denying transgender youth the health care they need solely because they’re trans is discriminatory, and we will keep fighting. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: June 18, 2025 14:45

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth can remain in effect. This is devastating for trans people and our families but doesn’t end our work against President Trump’s attacks on trans…

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Published: June 17, 2025 23:43

Our freedom to live without government-sanctioned religion is central to the First Amendment.

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Published: June 17, 2025 22:31

NEW: The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that a 2021 censorship law can't be used to ban teaching about race and gender in Oklahoma's higher education institutions. This is a win for academic freedom and the First Amendment.

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Published: June 17, 2025 21:42

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled all transgender and intersex people can obtain passports that align with their gender identity while the case against President Trump's executive order proceeds. While this is good news, we will continue fighting until this…

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Published: June 17, 2025 20:34

A dangerous provision is being considered by the Senate that would prevent states from regulating AI for ten years with no federal alternative. We must tell Congress to oppose this ten year ban on AI regulation immediately.…

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Published: June 17, 2025 18:52

Students in schools operated by the Department of Defense, like students in every other public school, have a right to an inclusive education free from censorship.…

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Published: June 17, 2025 17:32

When President Trump attacks the rights of some of us, he weakens democracy for all. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/opinion/trump-immigration-deportations-rights.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250616&instance_id=156620&nl=the-

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Published: June 17, 2025 16:47

ACLU LGBTQ Case of the Day 🏛️ Our client Dee Farmer, a Black trans woman, sued prison officials after being sexually assaulted in a men’s prison. She won unanimously at the Supreme Court in 1989, and thousands of subsequent court decisions have cited the…

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Published: June 17, 2025 15:55

NEW: We submitted a public comment opposing the Department of Energy's attempt to eliminate long-established requirements that DOE buildings be accessible to people with disabilities. This proposal is a violation of federal disability protections.

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Published: June 17, 2025 15:33

From organizations like the NRA to universities like Harvard, government retaliation based on protected speech is unconstitutional. Protecting the First Amendment for one means protecting the First Amendment for all.…

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Published: June 16, 2025 21:46

BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender…

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Published: June 16, 2025 20:03

Many of us are just one bad circumstance away from losing our homes. Millions of Americans spend over half of their monthly earnings just to keep a roof over their head. We must prioritize affordable housing instead of criminalizing people for having…

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Published: June 16, 2025 17:57

The National Institutes of Health's efforts to shut down research that doesn't align with the Trump administration’s political agenda is a direct attack on public health.

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Published: June 16, 2025 17:20

We're working around the clock in all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico to hold the Trump administration accountable to the Constitution and to protect our fundamental freedoms.

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Published: June 16, 2025 16:17

President Trump's threats to deploy the military beyond Los Angeles is another clear abuse of power — but we won't be silenced. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2025/6/13/whats-happening-in-la-is-not-about-la-ajopinion

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Published: June 16, 2025 15:20

The end goal of anti-trans laws is to push trans people out of public life. That's why we're fighting to protect gender-affirming care for trans youth in United States v. Skrmetti.…

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Published: June 16, 2025 14:16

To any politicians that need a reminder: Public schools aren’t Sunday schools.

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Published: June 15, 2025 22:45

If passed, the SAVE Act would limit access to our democracy for millions of eligible voters. The House has already passed it, but the Senate can still stop it in its tracks. Tell your Senator to REJECT this bill in defense of our voting rights.…

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Published: June 15, 2025 21:39

President Trump claims to support free speech. His record so far — targeting media outlets, detaining pro-Palestine advocates, censoring scientific research, banning books, and more — proves otherwise.…

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Published: June 15, 2025 20:38

Reminder to Arkansas officials: Public schools are no place for religious indoctrination. We'll see you in court.

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Published: June 15, 2025 19:28

President Trump's attacks on immigrants have only escalated since he returned to office. Here are 3 key areas to watch as we rise up in defense of immigrant communities and our civil liberties.…

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Published: June 15, 2025 18:02

In May the Trump administration forcibly removed hundreds of unhoused people and their belongings from the forest, including Shawna, leaving them with nowhere to land. Forcing people to move from place to place without providing shelter does nothing to…

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Published: June 15, 2025 16:40

Enough is enough: Mahmoud Khalil should be home with his newborn son and wife. We're fighting for that this Father's Day and every day until he is free.…

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Published: June 15, 2025 16:21

Five years ago today in a historic ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed that LGBTQ people are protected from workplace discrimination. Our plaintiff Aimee Stephens passed away before the decision came down, but left a message of hope for the outcome.

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Published: June 15, 2025 00:45

5+ MILLION people joined over 2,100 rallies across the nation today, in an act of peaceful resistance and community solidarity. Thanks to everyone who exercised your First Amendment rights and showed our collective power. Get home safe — and make a plan…

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Published: June 14, 2025 23:37

We've been in Philadelphia and in cities and towns across the United States to exercise our First Amendment rights. We the people will not be silenced.

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Published: June 14, 2025 22:46

The right to protest is protected by the First Amendment. No matter what President Trump says, we will use that right.

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Published: June 14, 2025 22:11

We won't allow our rights to be trampled.

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Published: June 14, 2025 21:55

The military should not carry out immigration enforcement.

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Published: June 14, 2025 21:50

While the Trump administration was having a birthday party, we were marching across the nation for our rights. And we’re not slowing down.

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Published: June 14, 2025 20:46

Our power is in our community solidarity, and our commitment to rights and liberties for all.

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Published: June 14, 2025 20:20

Our Chief Political and Advocacy Officer Deirdre Schifeling said it best: "The Trump administration’s goal was to scare people, to make them afraid to stand up for their rights and afraid to protest and stand up for their immigrant neighbors. And it’s…

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Published: June 14, 2025 20:20

📣 DISSENT IS OUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT 📣

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Published: June 14, 2025 19:44

People who are immigrants belong in our communities, not detention.

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Published: June 14, 2025 19:06

Across the nation, we're taking to the streets to voice our dissent against the Trump administration's abuses of power. In solidarity with each other, we will not back down in defense of our rights.

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Published: June 14, 2025 18:52

We believe in ensuring everyone knows their rights and is empowered to exercise them. No matter who’s in the White House, we’re committed to that mission.

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Published: June 14, 2025 18:38

President Trump is not above the law. We will hold him accountable and show up for our rights in the courts, in Congress, and in the streets.

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Published: June 14, 2025 17:41

While President Trump is throwing himself a multi-million dollar birthday party on the taxpayer’s dime, we're taking to the streets. Our rights are not up for debate. 📸 Scout Tufankjian

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Published: June 14, 2025 17:17

The freedom to dissent without fear of government retribution is a vital part of any well-functioning democracy — which is why we will continue to exercise our right to protest in the face of President Trump’s abuse of power.

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Published: June 14, 2025 17:07

Know your rights when protesting, including immigration rights, and review some protest tips from our organizing team.

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Published: June 14, 2025 16:45

This movement is fired up, dedicated, well-informed of our rights, and committed to keeping each other and our communities safe. We’re in this together.

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Published: June 14, 2025 16:18

Today, millions of people hit the streets to call for an end to the Trump administration’s abuse of power. We’re showing up for each other just like we have every day of the Trump presidency.