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Published: January 22, 2025 00:14

Mount Denali was named for the Koyukon people who are native to Alaska and have referred to the mountain with this name for centuries. Indigenous land should be protected, not further whitewashed.…

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Published: January 21, 2025 22:35

President Trump announced an executive order that attempts to deny citizenship for countless children born on U.S. soil. Tell Congress: Protect birthright citizenship.…

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Published: January 21, 2025 20:04

We took our first actions to fight back on day one, and we’re just getting started. Join us at aclu.org/47

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Published: January 21, 2025 18:06

We’re suing President Trump. The 14th Amendment is clear: People born in the United States are citizens. An executive order cannot override the Constitution.

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Published: January 21, 2025 17:20

Trans people have been here since the beginning. And we're not going anywhere. 📍 The People's March 📸 Will Martinez

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Published: January 21, 2025 16:41

President Trump rolled back Biden’s Executive Order Promoting Access on Voting, which helped ensure eligible citizens have access to registration and voting. The federal government has a responsibility to protect our democracy.…

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Published: January 21, 2025 16:06

President Trump, we'll see you in court. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5097337-aclu-sues-trump-order/

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Published: January 21, 2025 15:32

Yesterday, Trump signed an executive order directing the expansion of federal use of the death penalty and encouraging states to do the same. The death penalty is unjust and cruel.…

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Published: January 21, 2025 13:40

President Trump's executive order requires government offices to discriminate against transgender people, and attempts to deny the existence of trans people and put the federal government in charge of their gender. [contains quote post or other embedded…

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Published: January 21, 2025 03:19

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration to block the president’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. An executive order does not have the power to override the Constitution.

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Published: January 21, 2025 00:37

Transgender people have always been here, and we’re not going anywhere. Count on it.

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Published: January 20, 2025 23:13

BREAKING: We just asked a federal court to immediately hold a hearing on the Trump administration's abrupt shut down of CBP One, a mobile app that was the last way to seek asylum at the southern border. Seeking safety through asylum is a right.

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Published: January 20, 2025 20:05

We are heartbroken by the loss of Cecile Richards, whose work as the president of Planned Parenthood pioneered efforts to expand access to birth control and other reproductive care, and to fight abortion restrictions and bans long before Roe v. Wade was…

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Published: January 20, 2025 14:34

Martin Luther King, Jr. fought to end our nation's deliberate neglect and abuse of Black Americans. He was relentlessly targeted by our government for his views and pursuit of equality. At this pivotal moment, we honor his legacy by fighting injustice in…

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Published: January 20, 2025 12:31

President-elect Trump’s anti-civil liberties agenda will require state and local governments to assist mass deportations, crackdowns on protest rights, and more. Our elected officials have the power to resist.

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Published: January 20, 2025 00:55

For 105 years, across 19 different presidents, we’ve fought to protect civil rights and liberties. Today, tomorrow, and every day, we’ll show up in courtrooms, state houses, and communities nationwide to protect our fundamental freedoms. Count on it.

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Published: January 19, 2025 22:51

Martin Luther King, Jr. with his wife Coretta Scott King and children after being freed from prison on a $2,000 appeal bond — 1960

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Published: January 19, 2025 16:45

Today marks 105 years we at the ACLU have been fighting for civil rights and liberties, and we are not slowing down. We remain determined in the fight to make ours a more perfect union, today and every day of the year.

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Published: January 18, 2025 22:45

President-elect Trump nominated Kash Patel, a former intelligence official and commentator, to be the next FBI director. We don’t oppose nominees for cabinet-level positions, but we do have questions.…

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Published: January 18, 2025 21:08

Dissent is patriotic — today and every day. 📍 People’s March - Washington, D.C.

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Published: January 18, 2025 18:11

Our civil liberties and civil rights are on the line — but together, we are powerful. Our new guide helps connect you with ways to advocate for our freedoms.…

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Published: January 17, 2025 23:48

Anti-abortion lawmakers will stop at nothing when it comes to controlling pregnant people—including teaming up with their abusers. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2025/01/17/texas-abortion-pills-lawsuit/

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Published: January 17, 2025 22:55

Across the country, police continue to rely on biased and flawed facial recognition technology to wrongfully arrest people. We must ban police from using this dangerous technology before more people are harmed. https://wapo.st/4fVEO8j

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Published: January 17, 2025 21:48

An appeals court ruled yesterday that the GEO Group, a private prison corporation, violates Washington state’s minimum wage law with its “voluntary” work program for detained immigrants. GEO pays detained immigrants as little as $1 per day to work in its…

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Published: January 17, 2025 19:47

Public school administrators cannot trample students' First Amendment rights simply because they do not like what the students have to say. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/pro-palestine-activism-aclu-dc-high-school

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Published: January 17, 2025 18:28

We'll be on TikTok Live starting at 1:45 PM ET, where Ashley Gorski, Senior Staff Attorney for our National Security Project, will discuss today's Supreme Court decision on the TikTok ban and what it means for our First Amendment rights. Join us:…

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Published: January 17, 2025 18:18

BREAKING: The Senate advanced a bill requiring the detention of immigrants who have ever been arrested for or admitted to committing a nonviolent theft offense, even if they were never charged. This dangerous bill would wreak havoc on longstanding members…

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Published: January 17, 2025 15:20

BREAKING: The Supreme Court announced it won't stop the TikTok ban from going into effect on Sunday. This decision gives the executive branch unprecedented power to silence speech it doesn’t like. Our leaders must immediately repeal this dangerous law and…

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Published: January 17, 2025 14:41

BREAKING: President Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people impacted by the failed war on drugs. We applaud this historic decision as an important step towards a more just criminal legal system.

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Published: January 16, 2025 22:27

Kern County, California residents: a reminder from @aclu_socal to know your rights. If you or your loved one is arrested by Border Patrol, or if you've witnessed their actions, call the Kern Rapid Response Network hotline at 661-432-2230.

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Published: January 16, 2025 20:50

The Department of Justice announced it is withdrawing the federal government's lethal injection protocol out of concerns it will cause excruciating pain and unnecessary suffering. This confirms what medical experts have said for years: This form of lethal…

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Published: January 16, 2025 18:18

Texas's age verification law violates adults' First Amendment right to look for and access information and gives the government far too much leeway to go after speech it doesn’t like. That's why we're asking the Supreme Court to step in.…

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Published: January 16, 2025 16:10

Pregnant and breastfeeding workers shouldn't have to choose between starting a family or advancing their careers. https://msmagazine.com/2025/01/14/pregnant-women-workers-los-angeles-long-beach-port-california/

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Published: January 16, 2025 14:43

In our series, Letters to America, we spoke with people who made the long journey to the United States to seek safety, freedom, and opportunity.…

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Published: January 16, 2025 00:47

This Sunday marks 105 years that we've been fighting to protect and expand our core rights and liberties. At this critical inflection point for our nation, we are more prepared than ever to rise to the occasion.…

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Published: January 15, 2025 23:05

Banning TikTok violates our First Amendment rights and could lead to even more government censorship of the Internet. The Supreme Court must protect free speech online.…

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Published: January 15, 2025 22:04

Today, we went to the Supreme Court to protect free speech online. The court heard arguments on a Texas law that violates the First Amendment — and our privacy — by requiring people to input private, identifying information before viewing sexual content…

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Published: January 15, 2025 19:06

NEW: We’ve obtained documents from our FOIA request confirming that ICE is considering new immigration detention facilities in Michigan and Texas. This expansion will make it easier for Trump to carry out mass deportations — but we're prepared to protect…

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Published: January 15, 2025 18:26

We’re at the Supreme Court today challenging a Texas law that requires people to input private, identifying information before viewing adult content online. This law makes it harder for adults to access porn, sexual education material, R-rated movies, and…

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Published: January 15, 2025 15:20

We’re at the Supreme Court today challenging a Texas law that stifles adults’ access to sexual content online that they have every right to see, including sexual education materials, porn, and some R-rated movies. This violates our First Amendment rights,…

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Published: January 15, 2025 00:50

We have the roadmap to fight mass deportations. We brought more than 400 legal actions against the first Trump administration — and we're ready to do it again.…

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Published: January 14, 2025 23:42

Stay-or-pay contracts force workers to choose between forced labor or financial harm. This unfair labor practice must end. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/arbitration-stay-or-pay-contracts_n_678579ace4b0a67d61a44a70

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Published: January 14, 2025 22:19

We urge the Senate to reject this unconstitutional bill. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

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Published: January 14, 2025 21:45

BREAKING: The House passed a bill banning transgender women from playing sports at state-funded schools. The bill will now go to the Senate for a vote.

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Published: January 14, 2025 19:50

The disappearing message option many apps now offer are both important and imperfect. While this feature can't guarantee messages are gone forever, it helps us keep our personal information private by normalizing discussions about when to delete…

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Published: January 14, 2025 17:07

Yesterday we, alongside twelve organizations, sent a letter to the American Arbitration Association urging them to stop helping employers enforce abusive "stay-or-pay" contracts against their workers. These contracts exploit workers by imposing exorbitant…

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Published: January 14, 2025 16:00

Pete Hegseth is Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense. While we don't endorse or oppose nominees for cabinet-level positions, we do have questions. Tell your Senator: Ask Pete Hegseth critical questions about protecting our civil liberties.…