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American Civil Liberties Union.
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The American Civil Liberties Union is involved in the ongoing situation, raising concerns about the alleged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the attacks on pro-Palestine speech rights.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Protesters rallied at Anniversary Park on F Street to oppose Donald Trump's policies and executive power.Some support1 report
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Motorola cameras were used in Tallahassee, prompting concerns from the ACLU and local figures, while Revell defended the technology.Some support2 reports
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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against officers of ICE on September 9, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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CoreCivic operates the Diamondback facility in Watonga, prompting criticism from the ACLU and Doss regarding conditions and profit models.Some support2 reports
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The ACLU sued Arizona over prison issues, seeking a reduction in the state's prison population.Some support1 report
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ACLU financed legal defense against state law in Tennessee concerning Darwin's theory.Some support1 report
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Advocacy groups, including Planned Parenthood and the ACLU, participated in the Missouri election campaign in Jefferson City.Some support3 reports
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Civil rights lawsuit filed by the ACLU concerning conditions and transfers at immigration detention facilities in Texas and California City.Some support8 reports5 developments inside
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Shannon Purser portrayed an ACLU representative while Greta provided funding to the organization.Some support1 report
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The ACLU compared surveillance methods used in Afghanistan to past operations.Some support2 reports
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A study commissioned by the Marines was published, while the ACLU sued the DoD and Pete Hegseth ordered a review of women in combat roles.Well supported5 reports
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ACLU and Amnesty International USA collaborated on a report, featuring Jennifer Turner, a principal human rights researcher at the ACLU.Some support2 reports
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The ACLU reports on US defense spending levels, noting that the US military budget exceeds major European powers and risks privacy and liberty.Some support1 report
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Universities and civil rights groups in Massachusetts completed data analysis for state reports.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The American Civil Liberties Union is spending money on Supreme Court races in Michigan.Some support8 reports
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The American Civil Liberties Union monitors the ongoing fight for civil rights in the United States.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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The American Civil Liberties Union is tracking anti-LGBTQ bills being proposed across various US states.Some support1 report
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ACLU has a strategist in Arizona while the Goldwater Institute is confirmed to be based in Phoenix.Some support1 report
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Fullerton suspended its Flock license plate reader system while Costa Mesa maintained its surveillance cameras amid nationwide controversy.Some support1 report
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The ACLU criticized the deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. on October 9th.Some support3 reports
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Robin Dahlberg moved from La Jolla to New York City, where the American Civil Liberties Union is based.Some support1 report
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Protests against the Trump administration's actions are underway, with calls for an investigation into the alleged unlawful targeting of protesters.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The American Civil Liberties Union opposes Proposition 39, which includes a voter ID requirement and a tax measure.Some support2 reports
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Supreme Court reviews Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with ACLU arguing against the hearing.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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ACLU monitors anecdotal accounts of DHS practices, which involve DHS utilizing ICE for immigration enforcement actions using a Ford Explorer.Some support1 report
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ACLU challenges the use of surveillance technology after cameras were deployed in Hampshire County communities.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ACLU is tracking death rates in Dougherty County, Georgia, related to the policies of the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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Flock cameras are facing scrutiny as the ACLU argues against the unchecked growth of surveillance technology.Some support2 reports
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Alleged open meetings law violations and telecommunications circuit failures are reported on the East Coast involving the ACLU, election commission, and the FAA.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Local police are using Flock safety technology on behalf of ICE while the ACLU challenges the company's civil liberties practices.Some support2 reports
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A judge ruled on immigration arrest practices on September 1, 2026, involving the ACLU and a specific case.Some support5 reports
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The ACLU filed a lawsuit against NIH policies as the administration blocks and cancels scientific grants.Some support2 reports
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Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and the ACLU, have questioned and challenged the actions of the Trump administration.Well supported6 reports6 developments inside
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ACLU files a lawsuit seeking HHS communications records while Nick Shirley exposes fraud leading to charges and arrests in California and Minnesota.Some support1 report
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The American Civil Liberties Union is advocating for civil liberties in the District of Columbia regarding police conduct during protests and government overreach.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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ACLU represents a plaintiff in a lawsuit against D.C., which includes a guard member from Ohio.Well supported5 reports
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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit regarding court data in Hartford, and Todd Blanche has been named in the case.Some support1 report
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ACLU monitors the nationwide deployment of surveillance technology, while Ryan Caldwell investigates the presence of Flock cameras and reports his findings using Instagram.Some support1 report
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ACLU argued that bans in Indiana curtailed the free exercise of religion.Some support3 reports
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ACLU monitors potential changes to US census law as census numbers determine electoral college votes.Well supported3 reports
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The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging county contracts with ICE in Laramie County.Some support2 reports
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ACLU attorneys are addressing various problems in Grand Rapids and Detroit, Michigan.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers refused to pass legislation restricting Flock camera data use, despite ACLU involvement in co-authoring the bill.Some support1 report
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ACLU criticizes Flock Safety as a surveillance product while Summit County deploys Motorola Solutions readers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An executive order has been issued regarding the intelligence assessment of the Muslim Brotherhood, encouraging its designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, leading to civil liberties challenges.Some support1 report
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Immigration agents conducted sweeps in the Bakersfield area, leading to legal challenges regarding their power, monitored by the ACLU.Some support1 report
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The American Civil Liberties Union and Campaign Legal Center are jointly challenging executive orders issued by the Trump administration regarding voting procedures.Some support3 reports
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ACLU of Idaho calls on leaders to pull back National Guard.Some support3 reports
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The ACLU raised privacy concerns regarding police drone use in New Orleans, which was subsequently discussed at a City Council meeting.Some support1 report
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The ACLU is seeking damages after an ICE agent shot an immigrant during an operation.Some support1 report
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The American Civil Liberties Union intervened to defend the rights of defendants/terrorists due to failures within the U.S. justice system regarding timely trials.Some support3 reports
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The ACLU supports a TST Iowa chapter lawsuit and challenges the Department of Administrative Services' denial of an event.Some support1 report
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Oklahoma City City Council renewed a contract with Flock Safety, despite local opposition from advocates like Jarrett Freeman and the ACLU.Well supported4 reports
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Human Rights Watch and the ACLU are involved in a partnership to sue the government regarding unaccounted-for lethal strikes.Some support2 reports
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ACLU of Indiana questions state agreement with ICE while the state holds a Cambodian detainee.Some support1 report
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ACLU supported protests against ICE detention practices in Indiana, where the state hosts facilities housing ICE detainees.Some support1 report
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The American Civil Liberties Union filed numerous lawsuits against Trump administrations and is actively opposing Ron DeSantis's anti-democratic initiatives.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Arkansas law restricting library access to materials intended for minors is facing legal and activist challenges.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ACLU represented Hector in litigation regarding library access issues in Saline County, Arkansas.Some support3 reports
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Around American Civil Liberties Union this week
News at the entities that move American Civil Liberties Union most-
Human Rights Watch OperationalGroups are using buzzwords to deny Palestinian rights, with historians emphasizing the role of language in this denial amid genocide reports.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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Donald Trump OperationalWhite House linked accounts to Social Security numbers while Donald Trump praised Elon Musk's contributions.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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supreme court OperationalAAP candidates were declared elected in Moga district, and the court accepted commission findings on election issues.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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Kansas City OperationalThe former Federal Reserve Bank building is in Kansas City, and Starr is noted as the executive director of Historic KC.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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Oklahoma OperationalIn 2019, Governor Stitt discussed state financial matters while Kevin Calvey ran for Oklahoma County District Attorney.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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District of Columbia OperationalMultiple states are implementing universal mail-in voting while debates over the Electoral College intensify.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
Connections
The 40 strongest of 284, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Tony Evers Transactional
ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the office of Governor Tony Evers.
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Donald Trump Operational
The ACLU actively monitors, opposes, and litigates against the policies and executive actions of Donald Trump's administration.
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Human Rights Watch Operational
The organizations actively collaborate on joint investigations and reports concerning alleged human rights abuses at specific facilities.
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David Cole Structural
David Cole served as the legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Transactional
ACLU provided expert capital defense services and intervention on behalf of the accused, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
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Cecillia Wang Structural
Cecillia Wang serves as the National Legal Director and official attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Kempf Structural
Kempf is employed as a staff attorney by the ACLU of Texas.
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District of Columbia Operational
The ACLU actively engages in civil rights litigation and advocacy within the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.
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Mohsen Mahdawi Structural
ACLU provides ongoing legal representation and advocacy for Mohsen Mahdawi in legal appeals.
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Flock Safety Operational
The ACLU actively campaigns against and scrutinizes Flock Safety's surveillance technology and civil liberties practices.
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supreme court Operational
The ACLU actively engages with the Supreme Court through petitions, arguments, and monitoring of cases affecting civil rights and constitutional law.
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DHS Operational
ACLU actively challenges, litigates against, and scrutinizes DHS policies and operational practices.
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Kansas City Operational
ACLU actively monitors and critiques Kansas City's deployment and debate surrounding AI and facial recognition technologies.
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Andrew Malone Structural
Andrew Malone served as senior staff attorney for the ACLU.
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Idaho Operational
The ACLU actively engages in legal challenges and advocacy within Idaho regarding civil rights issues.
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John Butler Structural
John Butler serves as the Legislative Director for the ACLU of NJ.
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Cullen Structural
Cullen functions as an organizing strategist for the American Civil Liberties Union.
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South Carolina Operational
The ACLU actively monitors, challenges, and urges reforms regarding South Carolina's policies on executions and juvenile justice.
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Indira Talwani Operational
The ACLU actively challenged a decision made by Judge Talwani.
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Los Angeles Operational
ACLU actively operates within Los Angeles, representing plaintiffs and engaging in local advocacy.
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California City Transactional
ACLU initiated a class-action lawsuit against California City concerning inhumane conditions at ICE detention centers.
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Warwick Transactional
ACLU filed a lawsuit against the city of Warwick.
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Florida Operational
ACLU actively challenges and monitors Florida's restrictive policies, laws, and detention practices through legal action and advocacy.
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Arizona Operational
The ACLU actively monitors, challenges, and litigates against specific laws and policies enacted by the state of Arizona.
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Emma Sherman Structural
Emma Sherman serves as co-president of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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ICE Operational
ACLU actively monitors, opposes, and initiates legal action against ICE's operational policies and use of force.
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Delaware Operational
ACLU actively challenges and advocates for policy changes within the State of Delaware.
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West Virginia Transactional
ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging the state's education funding system.
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department Operational
ACLU actively challenges and files lawsuits against government policies and actions taken by the department.
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Amnesty International USA Operational
The two organizations actively collaborate and partner on jointly published reports concerning human rights issues.
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Oklahoma Operational
The ACLU actively challenges Oklahoma's state policies, particularly regarding education, through legal advocacy and lawsuits.
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Texas Operational
The ACLU actively challenges and advocates against state laws and policies enacted by Texas.
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Laramie County Operational
The ACLU actively challenges and investigates Laramie County's contracts and policies, particularly those related to immigration enforcement.
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PENTAGON Operational
ACLU actively monitors, criticizes, and files lawsuits against the Pentagon/DoD regarding its claims and actions.
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New Hampshire Operational
The ACLU actively utilizes the legal and judicial system of New Hampshire to file motions and launch legal challenges.
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Jennifer Turner Structural
Jennifer Turner is employed as a principal human rights researcher for the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Daisy Soros Transactional
Soros' foundation provided a $50 million grant to the ACLU.
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Hector Transactional
ACLU provided legal representation to Hector in federal litigation.
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Gillian Thomas Structural
Gillian Thomas serves as senior counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union's projects.
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Colin Kaepernick Transactional
ACLU formally recognized Colin Kaepernick for his contributions to civil rights advocacy.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
19 events- Protesters rallied at Anniversary Park on F Street to oppose Donald Trump's policies and executive power.
- Motorola cameras were used in Tallahassee, prompting concerns from the ACLU and local figures, while Revell defended the technology.
- CoreCivic operates the Diamondback facility in Watonga, prompting criticism from the ACLU and Doss regarding conditions and profit models.
- The ACLU sued Arizona over prison issues, seeking a reduction in the state's prison population.
- ACLU financed legal defense against state law in Tennessee concerning Darwin's theory.
- Advocacy groups, including Planned Parenthood and the ACLU, participated in the Missouri election campaign in Jefferson City.
- Shannon Purser portrayed an ACLU representative while Greta provided funding to the organization.
- The ACLU compared surveillance methods used in Afghanistan to past operations.
- A study commissioned by the Marines was published, while the ACLU sued the DoD and Pete Hegseth ordered a review of women in combat roles.
- ACLU and Amnesty International USA collaborated on a report, featuring Jennifer Turner, a principal human rights researcher at the ACLU.
- The ACLU reports on US defense spending levels, noting that the US military budget exceeds major European powers and risks privacy and liberty.
- Universities and civil rights groups in Massachusetts completed data analysis for state reports.
- The American Civil Liberties Union is spending money on Supreme Court races in Michigan.
- The American Civil Liberties Union is tracking anti-LGBTQ bills being proposed across various US states.
- ACLU has a strategist in Arizona while the Goldwater Institute is confirmed to be based in Phoenix.
- Fullerton suspended its Flock license plate reader system while Costa Mesa maintained its surveillance cameras amid nationwide controversy.
- The ACLU criticized the deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. on October 9th.
- Robin Dahlberg moved from La Jolla to New York City, where the American Civil Liberties Union is based.
- The American Civil Liberties Union opposes Proposition 39, which includes a voter ID requirement and a tax measure.
September 2026
26 events- The American Civil Liberties Union is involved in the ongoing situation, raising concerns about the alleged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the attacks on pro-Palestine speech rights.
- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against officers of ICE on September 9, 2026.
- ACLU monitors anecdotal accounts of DHS practices, which involve DHS utilizing ICE for immigration enforcement actions using a Ford Explorer.
- ACLU challenges the use of surveillance technology after cameras were deployed in Hampshire County communities.
- ACLU is tracking death rates in Dougherty County, Georgia, related to the policies of the Trump administration.
- Flock cameras are facing scrutiny as the ACLU argues against the unchecked growth of surveillance technology.
- Alleged open meetings law violations and telecommunications circuit failures are reported on the East Coast involving the ACLU, election commission, and the FAA.
- A judge ruled on immigration arrest practices on September 1, 2026, involving the ACLU and a specific case.
- The ACLU filed a lawsuit against NIH policies as the administration blocks and cancels scientific grants.
- ACLU files a lawsuit seeking HHS communications records while Nick Shirley exposes fraud leading to charges and arrests in California and Minnesota.
- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit regarding court data in Hartford, and Todd Blanche has been named in the case.
- ACLU monitors the nationwide deployment of surveillance technology, while Ryan Caldwell investigates the presence of Flock cameras and reports his findings using Instagram.
- ACLU argued that bans in Indiana curtailed the free exercise of religion.
- ACLU monitors potential changes to US census law as census numbers determine electoral college votes.
- The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging county contracts with ICE in Laramie County.
- ACLU attorneys are addressing various problems in Grand Rapids and Detroit, Michigan.
- Lawmakers refused to pass legislation restricting Flock camera data use, despite ACLU involvement in co-authoring the bill.
- An executive order has been issued regarding the intelligence assessment of the Muslim Brotherhood, encouraging its designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, leading to civil liberties challenges.
- Immigration agents conducted sweeps in the Bakersfield area, leading to legal challenges regarding their power, monitored by the ACLU.
- The American Civil Liberties Union and Campaign Legal Center are jointly challenging executive orders issued by the Trump administration regarding voting procedures.
- ACLU of Idaho calls on leaders to pull back National Guard.
- The ACLU raised privacy concerns regarding police drone use in New Orleans, which was subsequently discussed at a City Council meeting.
- The ACLU is seeking damages after an ICE agent shot an immigrant during an operation.
- The American Civil Liberties Union intervened to defend the rights of defendants/terrorists due to failures within the U.S. justice system regarding timely trials.
- The ACLU supports a TST Iowa chapter lawsuit and challenges the Department of Administrative Services' denial of an event.
- Human Rights Watch and the ACLU are involved in a partnership to sue the government regarding unaccounted-for lethal strikes.
August 2026
7 events- Protests against the Trump administration's actions are underway, with calls for an investigation into the alleged unlawful targeting of protesters.
- Local police are using Flock safety technology on behalf of ICE while the ACLU challenges the company's civil liberties practices.
- ACLU criticizes Flock Safety as a surveillance product while Summit County deploys Motorola Solutions readers.
- ACLU of Indiana questions state agreement with ICE while the state holds a Cambodian detainee.
- ACLU supported protests against ICE detention practices in Indiana, where the state hosts facilities housing ICE detainees.
- The Arkansas law restricting library access to materials intended for minors is facing legal and activist challenges.
- ACLU represented Hector in litigation regarding library access issues in Saline County, Arkansas.
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July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
7 events- Civil rights lawsuit filed by the ACLU concerning conditions and transfers at immigration detention facilities in Texas and California City.
- The American Civil Liberties Union monitors the ongoing fight for civil rights in the United States.
- Supreme Court reviews Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with ACLU arguing against the hearing.
- Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and the ACLU, have questioned and challenged the actions of the Trump administration.
- The American Civil Liberties Union is advocating for civil liberties in the District of Columbia regarding police conduct during protests and government overreach.
- ACLU represents a plaintiff in a lawsuit against D.C., which includes a guard member from Ohio.
- The American Civil Liberties Union filed numerous lawsuits against Trump administrations and is actively opposing Ron DeSantis's anti-democratic initiatives.