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Internet Gremlin. Doing digital for the ACLU. Probably needs to go outside and touch grass.

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04.03.2026 14:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everyone tell Leia she's the bestest girl today πŸΎπŸŽ‰πŸŽ€

23.02.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social Hiya! Can you help get curb cuts cleared around H Street? Plows have shoved mountains of snow into the curb cuts. A group of neighbors had to help an elderly man in a wheelchair stuck in traffic on H because he couldn't navigate his wheelchair through high walls of ice.

29.01.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so sorry for your loss, Mike. May his memory be a blessing ❀️

29.01.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our elected officials must rein in ICE's abuses to our communities.

Demand that Congress oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-

21.01.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 749 πŸ” 254 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 12

β€œFourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE” is a sentence that shouldn’t exist.

15.01.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 610 πŸ” 224 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 5
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The ACLU was made for this moment.

We've remained resolute in our defense of democracy for over 100 years β€” and we aren’t stopping now.

Join us at aclu.org/defeatdelaydilute

15.01.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 311 πŸ” 88 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

BREAKING: We filed a class action lawsuit against ICE and CBP challenging federal agents’ unconstitutional and illegal stops and arrests of people in Minnesota.

We'll see the Trump administration in court.

15.01.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 1822 πŸ” 535 πŸ’¬ 64 πŸ“Œ 31
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Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU Versus President Trump One year ago, President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term. His administration has created chaos, trampled on our rights, and harmed so many of us. But the ACLU has been fighting back β€” and w...

We’ve spent the last year using every tool at our disposal to defeat, delay, and dilute President Trump’s anti-civil liberties agenda.

In our new report, we break down the wins we've secured, the challenges we've faced, and the fight still ahead. Read it in full now.

15.01.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 296 πŸ” 84 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3

For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies

08.01.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 24883 πŸ” 9099 πŸ’¬ 456 πŸ“Œ 358

ICE doesn't keep our communities safe.

08.01.2026 00:55 πŸ‘ 1590 πŸ” 371 πŸ’¬ 40 πŸ“Œ 9

I adore Tony Gilroy but Tony Gilroy sooooo does not want this job. You could see how exasperated he was in Andor interviews about the Star Wars lore minutae and people asking him things like "Is the baby Poe Dameron?!"

06.01.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I can't even begin to tell you how validating this is

05.01.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now President Donald Trump says he’s dropping β€” for now β€” his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.

This is a huge win for the people of Portland, LA, and Chicago, and for the rule of law.

As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.

31.12.2025 22:26 πŸ‘ 564 πŸ” 113 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 5

They said the same thing about my Irish ancestors when they came to America fleeing the famine too

02.12.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The ACLU’s Holiday Conversation Guide Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.

If you’ve ever found yourself at a holiday meal without the right words to discuss causes you believe in, we’ve got your back.

Gear up to navigate conversations about trans rights, immigrants’ rights, and more.

21.11.2025 17:21 πŸ‘ 175 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2

I need you to put one red bauble at the end to make it look like snoopy's christmas tree, please and thank you.

20.11.2025 17:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Every health issue I have is genetic that I can document going back at least three generations in my family (and which probably go back even further). What am I gonna do, stand over my great grandma's grave and ask her to take some personal responsibility?

19.11.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
If you have any trouble voting or have questions about your rights, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline.
English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683
Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682
Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287
For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more: 1-888-API-VOTE / 1-888-274-8683

If you have any trouble voting or have questions about your rights, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline. English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683 Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682 Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287 For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more: 1-888-API-VOTE / 1-888-274-8683

If you run into any problems or have questions when casting your vote today, call the Election Protection Hotline.

04.11.2025 14:36 πŸ‘ 1278 πŸ” 1071 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 37
Black graphic with text "Know Your Rights on Election Day
If the polls close while you're still in line, stay in line β€” you have the right to vote.
If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one.
If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot.
If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE"

Black graphic with text "Know Your Rights on Election Day If the polls close while you're still in line, stay in line β€” you have the right to vote. If you make a mistake on your ballot, ask for a new one. If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for a paper ballot. If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE"

As polls open across the nation, know your rights this Election Day.

04.11.2025 14:06 πŸ‘ 498 πŸ” 369 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 11

I made the switch to an e-bike about three years ago and have been absolutely obsessed, I love it so much. It made it possible for me to use it as a real commuting option across the entire city. Happy to answer any q's you have!

27.10.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic with a light orange background and blue text that reads: "Where and when to pick up food: 

Tuesdays
12pm β€” 2 pm
No Limits Outreach Ministries
7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785

Wednesdays
10 am β€” 11:30 am
So What Else
6116 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852

Fridays
11 am β€” 1 pm
United Community
7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, Virginia 22306

11 am β€” 1:30 pm
Urban Outreach
5343 C St SE, D.C. 20019

Saturdays
1pm β€” 2:30 pm
LindaBen Foundation
10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, Maryland 20705" 

The ACLU-DC logo is in the bottom right corner

A graphic with a light orange background and blue text that reads: "Where and when to pick up food: Tuesdays 12pm β€” 2 pm No Limits Outreach Ministries 7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785 Wednesdays 10 am β€” 11:30 am So What Else 6116 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852 Fridays 11 am β€” 1 pm United Community 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, Virginia 22306 11 am β€” 1:30 pm Urban Outreach 5343 C St SE, D.C. 20019 Saturdays 1pm β€” 2:30 pm LindaBen Foundation 10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, Maryland 20705" The ACLU-DC logo is in the bottom right corner

Starting this week, Capital Area Food Bank is providing free food assistance to furloughed federal workers & contractors struggling to make ends meet because of the government shutdown. Simply show your government work I.D. & stock up on shelf-stable items & fresh produce.

21.10.2025 13:15 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 62 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Man detained for protesting National Guard with Star Wars song sues Sam O’Hara filmed National Guard troops in D.C. while playing β€œThe Imperial March” on his phone. He never thought his protest would lead to his being detained.

The government doesn't get to decide if your protest is funny, and the government officials can’t punish you for making them the punchline.

May the Force and the First Amendment be with you.

23.10.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 910 πŸ” 228 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 6

We have the right to free speech, whether the federal government likes it or not.

And we have friends everywhere.

23.10.2025 15:49 πŸ‘ 416 πŸ” 111 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2
23.10.2025 13:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a white cat laying in a pile of leaves Alt: a white cat laying in a pile of leaves

It's a gorgeous fall day and by god AWS is gonna make sure that every digital staffer goes outside and touches grass today.

20.10.2025 15:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of Alabama residents holding signs

A group of Alabama residents holding signs

This group drove 12 hours from Alabama to rally outside of the Supreme Court as it hears a significant case that could undercut the Voting Rights Act

15.10.2025 15:09 πŸ‘ 380 πŸ” 88 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr

06.10.2025 16:10 πŸ‘ 1701 πŸ” 1021 πŸ’¬ 51 πŸ“Œ 50

It's not too late to RSVP for our Know Your Rights training tonight: aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

06.10.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 190 πŸ” 113 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3