American Civil Liberties Union.
American advocacy group
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What's happening
Active this week
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The American Civil Liberties Union is monitoring election administration and compliance issues in Arizona.Well supported5 reports
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The American Civil Liberties Union deployed observers in Georgia during the midterms.Some support1 report
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Tracy outlines a drone program for St. Louis, while the ACLU monitors the city's drone policy.Some support1 report
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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Hillsboro, Oregon.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Both the American Civil Liberties Union and FreedomWorks support opposing political movements.Some support1 report
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Jessie Hill, an attorney with the ACLU of Ohio, is fighting abortion rights in the state.Some support2 reports
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ACLU filed a civil rights lawsuit regarding conditions and transfers at the Dilley detention center in Texas, leading to a release in San Antonio.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The American Civil Liberties Union is monitoring retaliation against observers.Some support1 report
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ACLU filed a lawsuit against an ICE facility in Bunker Hill, while ICE conducted violent arrest operations in Minnesota and Chicago.Some support1 report
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The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging county contracts with ICE in Laramie County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The ACLU argues that a county program in Laramie County could lead to racial profiling.Some support1 report
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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in the Northern District federal court.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump campaigns for deportations while the ACLU raises concerns over ICE intimidation tactics.Some support3 reports
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ACLU, Common Cause, and NAACP are setting up monitoring operations across Ohio ahead of the elections.Some support1 report
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San Diego City Council committee recommended halting ALPR use, while the ACLU filed a lawsuit to end the technology.Some support1 report
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Inmates in Florida, Minnesota, and New Jersey challenged prison policies, leading to dissents from Justices Alito and Thomas.Well supported13 reports
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Companies like Axis and Genetec manufacture ALPR technology, while MapQuest offers a feature to avoid Flock cameras and the ACLU questions their effectiveness.Some support1 report
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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 support3 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
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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
One to three months ago
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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
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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.Well supported9 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 supported9 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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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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News at the entities that move American Civil Liberties Union most-
Human Rights Watch OperationalRights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch condemned a mass trial in Bahrain.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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David Cole StructuralDavid Cole noted a writer described issues related to the 2020 election.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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Kansas City OperationalTodd Spencer leads charitable campaigns for OOIDA in Kansas City.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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Florida OperationalHeavy rain and flooding caused by climate patterns led to a Learjet crash in Florida.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
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Georgia OperationalWeather service in Atlanta reported rainfall data on November 6, 2026.Moves American Civil Liberties Union
Connections
The 40 strongest of 310, 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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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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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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Cecillia Wang Structural
Cecillia Wang serves as the National Legal Director and official attorney 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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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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David Cole Structural
David Cole served as the legal director 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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Kansas City Operational
ACLU actively monitors and critiques Kansas City's deployment and debate surrounding AI and facial recognition technologies.
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Flock Safety Operational
The ACLU actively scrutinizes, campaigns against, and challenges Flock Safety's surveillance technology and civil liberties practices, including filing lawsuits.
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supreme court Operational
The ACLU actively engages with the Supreme Court through legal advocacy, petitions, and monitoring of civil rights cases.
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Mohsen Mahdawi Structural
ACLU provides ongoing legal representation and advocacy for Mohsen Mahdawi in legal appeals.
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Florida Operational
ACLU actively challenges and monitors Florida's restrictive policies and laws through legal action and advocacy.
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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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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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Ashley Gorski Structural
Ashley Gorski serves as senior counsel 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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Jessie Hill Structural
Jessie Hill is formally employed as an attorney with the ACLU of Ohio.
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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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DHS Operational
ACLU actively monitors, litigates against, and critiques DHS policies and operational practices.
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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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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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Andrew Malone Structural
Andrew Malone served as senior staff attorney for the ACLU.
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Indiana Shared context
The ACLU operates and challenges state laws within the jurisdiction of Indiana.
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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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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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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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Oklahoma Operational
The ACLU actively challenges Oklahoma's state policies, particularly regarding education, through legal advocacy and lawsuits.
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Delaware Operational
ACLU actively challenges and advocates for policy changes within the State of Delaware.
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Texas Operational
The ACLU actively challenges and advocates against state laws and policies enacted by Texas.
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Georgia Operational
ACLU actively monitors, advocates against, and engages in litigation regarding policies and elections within the state of Georgia.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
ACLU actively tracks and supports Gavin Newsom's political decisions, particularly regarding clemency and commutations.
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Laramie County Operational
The ACLU actively challenges and investigates Laramie County's policies and contracts, particularly those related to immigration enforcement and 287(g) agreements.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 eventsOctober 2026
30 events- Both the American Civil Liberties Union and FreedomWorks support opposing political movements.
- Jessie Hill, an attorney with the ACLU of Ohio, is fighting abortion rights in the state.
- The American Civil Liberties Union is monitoring retaliation against observers.
- ACLU filed a lawsuit against an ICE facility in Bunker Hill, while ICE conducted violent arrest operations in Minnesota and Chicago.
- The ACLU argues that a county program in Laramie County could lead to racial profiling.
- The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in the Northern District federal court.
- Donald Trump campaigns for deportations while the ACLU raises concerns over ICE intimidation tactics.
- ACLU, Common Cause, and NAACP are setting up monitoring operations across Ohio ahead of the elections.
- San Diego City Council committee recommended halting ALPR use, while the ACLU filed a lawsuit to end the technology.
- Inmates in Florida, Minnesota, and New Jersey challenged prison policies, leading to dissents from Justices Alito and Thomas.
- Companies like Axis and Genetec manufacture ALPR technology, while MapQuest offers a feature to avoid Flock cameras and the ACLU questions their effectiveness.
- 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
17 events- The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging county contracts with ICE in Laramie County.
- 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.
- 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.
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August 2026
3 events- ACLU filed a civil rights lawsuit regarding conditions and transfers at the Dilley detention center in Texas, leading to a release in San Antonio.
- 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.
June 2026
7 events- The American Civil Liberties Union is monitoring election administration and compliance issues in Arizona.
- 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.