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https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpptefnkyk22

Published: May 22, 2025 00:12

We’re still not over our day on the National Mall this past weekend. Over 4,000 people joined us to celebrate queer joy, uplift trans voices, and unveil our Freedom to Be quilt. 📸 Hanna Stolzer

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lppovguxjc25

Published: May 21, 2025 22:52

President Trump's pause on infrastructure funding won't just negatively impact our roads and highways, it will devastate our neighborhoods. https://time.com/7287364/trump-infrastructure-funding-pause-essay/

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpplenbm622j

Published: May 21, 2025 21:49

Mahmoud Khalil should be celebrating his graduation from Columbia today. Instead, he's sitting in a detention center in Louisiana and ICE just denied his request to hold his newborn son for the first time.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lppiv4kp422t

Published: May 21, 2025 21:04

Secretary Rubio can't answer the question because there's no constitutional reason why RĂĽmeysa Ă–ztĂĽrk was detained. Writing an op-ed is not a crime. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lppgdjdil22h

Published: May 21, 2025 20:18

Today is our client Andry Hernández Romero's birthday. He came to the U.S. seeking asylum, but the Trump administration wrongfully sent him to a mega-prison in El Salvador and is refusing to answer about his condition. We’re fighting for him and everyone…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lppdqrvsqs2k

Published: May 21, 2025 19:32

We’ve taken over 120 legal actions against President Trump so far and we’re just getting started. Join us on May 22 at 4PM ET for a town hall with @booker.senate.gov and ACLU President Deborah Archer. We’ll break down our most urgent work so far and then…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lppan7nuy22c

Published: May 21, 2025 18:36

BREAKING: ICE and private prison contractor GEO Group are refusing to allow Mahmoud Khalil to hold his newborn son for the first time, even after his wife flew them over 1,000 miles to visit. We just asked a federal court to order ICE to grant Mahmoud's…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpp23xtiks27

Published: May 21, 2025 16:39

NEW: We're filing demands for public records in seven states to uncover police misconduct where the federal government previously found patterns of civil rights violations. The Trump administration is abandoning police reform — but we're fighting to make…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lportfvclk2i

Published: May 21, 2025 14:11

We're in court today challenging the Trump administration's censorship of medical research that mentions the LGBTQ community. The government can't censor science that it doesn't like.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpoo7c7ebs2e

Published: May 21, 2025 13:07

The footage confirms what we knew all along: The Trump administration lied about Mahmoud Khalil's arrest. His detention is illegal and unjustified. It's time for him to come home.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpnahgpc6s2f

Published: May 20, 2025 23:28

The National Institutes of Health has abruptly canceled millions of dollars in grants for research without a valid explanation, stifling scientific progress and putting lives at risk. We're taking the Trump administration to court this week because…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpn4ivhjf22t

Published: May 20, 2025 22:17

BREAKING: An Oklahoma court temporarily blocked a law that threatens many noncitizens with arrest, prosecution, and banishment from the state — all in violation of federal immigration law. We will continue fighting until this law is stopped for good.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpmy2cy5vc2i

Published: May 20, 2025 20:57

After public outcry, a provision has been removed from the House tax bill that would've essentially given the executive branch free rein to shut down non-profits and stifle dissent. This is a big win, but we must keep up the pressure to make sure this…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpmlsc74hs2j

Published: May 20, 2025 17:18

Anti-trans extremists are rolling out the same playbook they used to overturn Roe v. Wade to try to strip transgender people of our bodily autonomy. We defended gender-affirming care access for trans youth at the Supreme Court, and are expecting a…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpmgusucak2w

Published: May 20, 2025 15:50

We kicked off World Pride this weekend by unveiling our historic Freedom to Be monument celebrating trans resistance and honoring our community's love and defiance. The Trump administration can't take away our joy. 🏳️‍⚧️…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpmdlw7m6s2m

Published: May 20, 2025 14:51

The New Orleans Police Department is the first known police department in the U.S. to rely on a network of real-time face recognition cameras to track and arrest people as they're going about their daily lives. New Orleans must end this dangerous…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpm5tc74l22t

Published: May 20, 2025 13:08

Yesterday — just weeks after a judge released him from detention — our client Mohsen Mahdawi graduated from Columbia University. This is a momentous moment for him and for all of us who believe in our right to speak truth to power.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpkv5yfrb22t

Published: May 20, 2025 01:00

BREAKING: The Trump administration just announced it has filed charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver, who was demanding accountability on behalf of the people she was elected to represent. President Trump is trying to bully people into silence. We won’t…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpkozhqmfc2o

Published: May 19, 2025 23:11

This weekend we came together on the National Mall to celebrate trans freedom and joy 🏳️‍⚧️ Our Freedom to Be quilt, created by over 1,000 trans people nationwide, is a living testament to our community's resilience.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpkni6kw4k2l

Published: May 19, 2025 22:43

The Trump administration can say what they want but the video couldn’t be clearer: Plainclothes, warrantless ICE agents ambushed Mahmoud Khalil — and he did not resist or try to flee. This arrest was illegal and unjustified. He must be released.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lphk7ql7y22w

Published: May 18, 2025 17:07

Spy High, a new docuseries on Amazon, demonstrates how the surveillance industry has invaded our schools and why this constant monitoring harms students' civil liberties, mental health, and general well-being.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpfhhkjw6s2t

Published: May 17, 2025 21:12

The Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Office of DHS was dissolved just days after it opened an investigation into the unlawful arrest and detention of our client Mahmoud Khalil for his protected speech. We look forward to vindicating his rights in court.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpeppxxxak2u

Published: May 17, 2025 14:07

Today's the day! Join us on the National Mall from 10 AM to 5 PM to celebrate trans freedom with a day full of music, fun, and the unveiling of our historic Freedom to Be quilt. Get details at aclu.org/freetobe-dc #WorldPride

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpdaeiuc6c2h

Published: May 17, 2025 00:00

We’ve been fighting President Trump’s unconstitutional agenda since the minute he was sworn in. Our legal director breaks down the actions we’ve taken and where we go from here on the newest episode of At Liberty.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpd3qjgadc2v

Published: May 16, 2025 22:37

The Trump administration's executive order that seeks to recognize only two sexes threatens to push intersex people out of public life. https://www.inquirer.com/life/intersex-community-trump-administration-20250512.html

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpcwerqsvk24

Published: May 16, 2025 21:01

The Trump administration doesn’t get to cherry pick which of our constitutional rights are protected. We’ll defend the First Amendment in court, in Congress, and in the streets. 📸 Scout Tufankjian

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpcoyr24c22u

Published: May 16, 2025 18:49

TOMORROW: Join us on the National Mall to celebrate trans freedom with a day full of music, fun, and the unveiling of our historic Freedom to Be quilt. RSVP now at aclu.org/free-to-be 🏳️‍⚧️

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpamamu6vc25

Published: May 15, 2025 22:54

We filed a lawsuit in March to prevent President Trump from unlawfully deporting people under the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime authority never used before during peace time. Due process isn't an option, it's the law.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpaickth2c2e

Published: May 15, 2025 21:44

Today, the Supreme Court considered judges' power to block unlawful actions by the Trump administration. While this wasn't our case, we're united in mission to protect our civil liberties.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpafxznp7s2n

Published: May 15, 2025 21:02

The safest communities often have the most resources. People experiencing addiction and mental health crises need strong community support programs — not incarceration.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpadpdhbwc2d

Published: May 15, 2025 20:21

A free press is essential to the health of our democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/opinion/ag-sulzberger-free-press.html?referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=p&pvid=589AA647-96C9-4496-AE0F-1E83F4FEE7D5

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpabgnjh222r

Published: May 15, 2025 19:41

We asked hundreds of trans people nationwide to design quilt panels answering one question: What does freedom mean to you? We're unveiling our historic monument this Saturday on the National Mall.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpa74fjlj22z

Published: May 15, 2025 18:59

In the last two weeks, Mohsen Mahdawi, Rümeysa Öztürk, and Dr. Badar Khan Suri have all been freed on bail. It's past time for the government to release Mahmoud Khalil.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lpa4ced6us2l

Published: May 15, 2025 18:09

The Supreme Court today heard a case over judges' ability to block President Trump's unconstitutional actions nationwide, like his attempt to end birthright citizenship. Trump wants to make it harder to stop his unlawful agenda, but we will stop at…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp7vgux7dc2l

Published: May 15, 2025 16:06

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled courts must assess the full context of a police encounter when determining what constitutes excessive force — not just the moments right before the lethal force. Over 1,300 people were killed by police last year. This…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp7tqe7lys2l

Published: May 15, 2025 15:36

The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments on President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, which considers if courts have the power to block his extreme orders before they harm people.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp67bijw422d

Published: May 14, 2025 23:57

Emergency relief work done by incarcerated people usually isn't voluntary, and is often done in dangerous conditions while making pennies per hour to afford basic necessities. It's long overdue to end the 13th Amendment's slavery loophole that legalizes…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp65lxmfus26

Published: May 14, 2025 23:27

With affordable childcare hard to find, Head Start helps parents work, pursue education, and build better futures for their families. We're suing to stop President Trump's dismantling of this essential program.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp63srqguc2u

Published: May 14, 2025 22:55

For Community Safety Week last week, alongside 11 partner organizations, 10 ACLU affiliates, and volunteers, we: ✔️ met with 75 Congress members of both parties ✔️ delivered packets to 466 members ✔️ sent 16,000 messages to Congress from ACLU members We…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5zscqdac25

Published: May 14, 2025 22:19

NEW: A House committee just advanced a bill to cut hundreds of billions from Medicaid that would devastate the lives of disabled people and throw millions off the program. The bill could get a full House vote as soon as next week. Tell your representative…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5y5z7isk2e

Published: May 14, 2025 21:50

BREAKING: Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced he has ordered the FDA to consider new nationwide restrictions on medication abortion — and that President Trump, not scientists or doctors, will make the final decision.

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5wod2za22n

Published: May 14, 2025 21:23

Since his release from ICE custody, our client Mohsen Mahdawi has been enjoying his freedom and advocating for the release of other students unjustly detained by the Trump administration's new McCarthyism.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5uhckres2o

Published: May 14, 2025 20:43

No person should be deported to face torture or disappeared and denied the ability to contact their families or lawyer. Tell Congress to bring home all of the immigrants Trump deported to a prison in El Salvador.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5pvrwsks2m

Published: May 14, 2025 19:22

“I think they [detained me] because they know who the fuck I am and they wanted to put the fear of god into me, not knowing that I'm a stubborn piece of shit and that's not going to work at all." No one should be detained for their political speech.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5nqdbqmc2h

Published: May 14, 2025 18:43

Kick off World Pride with us in joy and resistance in DC on May 17 as we reveal our Freedom to Be quilt made by trans people across the nation. RSVP now for a day of live music, free Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and ACLU merch while supplies last at…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5lbkctuc2x

Published: May 14, 2025 17:59

In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court will decide if states can ban lifesaving medical care for transgender youth. The ruling will have major implications for the future of trans rights — and everyone's freedom to access essential health care.…

https://bsky.app/profile/aclu.org/post/3lp5cchzm3s24

Published: May 14, 2025 15:18

The House Ways & Means Committee advanced a tax bill that includes a dangerous provision granting the executive branch the power to effectively shut down any non-profit by accusing them of “supporting terrorism” and using that to suspend their tax-exempt…