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society 2025-07-03 22:14
Trump administration targets anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil for deportation - Mahmoud Khalil was arrested due to his pro-Palestinian activism at Columbia University, raising concerns about his potential deportation.
- A federal judge released Khalil on bail while a related case brought by a Honduran family challenges ICE arrests at courthouses.
- These events highlight a contentious debate over free speech and national security in the context of U.S. immigration policy.
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politics 2024-12-05 19:24
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Elon Musk's call to defund the ACLU - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Elon Musk's call to defund the ACLU and funding cuts proposed by his Department of Government Efficiency.
- She emphasized that the ACLU does not receive taxpayer funds, while essential services such as veteran healthcare and Social Security are threatened by budget cuts.
- Ocasio-Cortez's response highlights a growing concern over vulnerable groups that may be affected by these funding priorities.
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politics, society 2024-09-06 21:15
ACLU invests $1.3M to inform Montana voters on Supreme Court candidates - The ACLU plans to spend $1.3 million to educate voters on Supreme Court candidates' positions on abortion and civil rights.
- This investment follows previous partisan attempts to influence the court and reflects growing concerns over judicial independence.
- The ACLU aims to ensure informed voting, as the outcome could significantly impact civil rights in Montana.
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politics, society 2024-08-23 00:00
Support for Students' Free Speech Rights - Various organizations and individuals, including the ACLU and others, submit amicus briefs supporting strong First Amendment protection for K-12 students' outside-school speech.
- The briefs highlight a mix of liberal, conservative, and apolitical perspectives on the matter.
- The focus is on advocating for students' free speech rights in educational settings.
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politics, society 2024-08-21 01:25
ACLU Sues Oregon Police for Spying on Activists - The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the city of Medford in Oregon.
- The lawsuit accuses the police department of illegally monitoring progressive activists.
- The case raises concerns about civil liberties and surveillance of activists.
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society, politics, international affairs 2024-08-18 00:00
Influence of Jewish Voice for Peace - The anti-Israel group Jewish Voice for Peace is in the spotlight.
- They share union with well-known institutions like The Washington Post and Politico.
- Concerns arise over the influence of Jewish Voice for Peace amid anti-Israel protests.
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society 2024-08-13 12:57
State Records on Mentally Ill Detainees Destroyed, ACLU Claims - State records related to the treatment of mentally ill detainees in Baltimore were destroyed.
- ACLU raises concerns about the handling of mentally ill detainees in the city.
- The destruction of key records poses challenges for evaluating and improving mental health care for detainees.
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politics 2024-06-07 03:26
ACLU to Sue Biden Administration Over New Asylum Border Policy - The American Civil Liberties Union plans to sue the Biden administration over a new executive order regarding asylum at the border.
- The lawsuit comes in response to President Biden's decision to limit access to asylum when daily encounters exceed 2,500.
- ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt discusses the order and the reasons behind seeking legal action against the administration.
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politics 2024-06-05 19:06
ACLU pledges largest-ever investment in election cycle to highlight abortion 
society 2024-05-04 02:00
ACLU and reproductive rights groups sue Chicago over denied DNC protest permit - Nine organizations, including the ACLU, filed a lawsuit against Chicago for denying their request to protest during the DNC.
- The groups aimed to march for women's reproductive rights from the Water Tower to Grant Park.
- The lawsuit highlights the fight for freedom of speech and activism against government restrictions.
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miscellaneous 2024-04-16 20:56
The American Civil Liberties Union is speaking out after the vote by Washington County Commissioners You've reached the end
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