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Donna Lieberman

@dlnyclu

Executive Director of the NYCLU (ACLU of NY) (For identification purposes only) Mom, grandma (inc soccer and stage) Potter Twitter refugee This is a personal account. All views my own.

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In other words: Even if Gov. Hochul’s bill passes, many New Yorkers will still have cause to worry and may avoid getting help in an emergency, taking their child to school, or even reporting a crime, for fear they could end up in ICE detention.

The only serious solution is the NY for All Act.

06.03.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dear NYS legislators….lessons learned from NYC…

06.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New York’s top judge calls sentencing practices β€˜stupid,’ urges reform β€” Queens Daily Eagle New York’s top judge last week bashed the state’s sentencing laws, claiming β€œeverything we are doing here is stupid,” while continuing his public plea for lawmakers to pass sentencing reforms.

Wisdom from NY’s top judge: sentences are too long and sentencing reform is long overdue

tinyurl.com/nhamem8u

06.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Anti-speech zones threaten New Yorkers’ First Amendment rights, invite biased policing, and are also unnecessary given existing laws that already protect people from harassment, violence, and intimidation at houses of worship, schools, and health clinics.

25.02.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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New York’s decades-old sanctuary laws have made the city safer, supported our economy, strengthened communities, and made it easier for people to access vital services.

We must continue to strengthen our city’s commitment to immigrant New Yorkers.

25.02.2026 21:14 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

What ever happened to YOURE FIRED

12.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Standing up, fighting back with my friend @advocate.nyc.gov in Foley Square.

ICE out of NYC - NOW.

30.01.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NYPD’s Tisch must heed Mamdani’s lead No post-election decision by Mayor Mamdani garnered more attention than keeping Jessica Tisch as police commissioner. She’s served with a level of honesty and professionalism her recent predecessor…

✍️@dlnyclu.bsky.social: Under Mayor Adams, the NYPD ramped up arrests for minor offenses, increased pedestrian and vehicle stops + searches, and police misconduct surged.

Mamdani’s election shows NYers are eager for a new approach. The mayor and commissioner should come together to deliver on it.

31.01.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Standing up, fighting back with my friend @advocate.nyc.gov in Foley Square.

ICE out of NYC - NOW.

30.01.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Sooner rather than later:' Stewart-Cousins is ready to pass immigrant protections After expressing support for a prominent bill to expand sanctuary policies, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins seems to be putting weight behind her words

We agree, @leaderasc.bsky.social: the time to pass the New York for All Act is now.

As ICE continues to wreak havoc, our priority must be protecting New York's immigrant communities.

27.01.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're protesting in the streets tonight, or any other time, make sure you know your rights πŸ‘‡

23.01.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

We urge Sen. Chuck Schumer to fight Trump's ICE gestapo - he has the leverage and must act!

Please, everyone contact Schumer's office
Keep calling, keep writing until we get #IceOutForGood

20.01.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump and his minions are trying to demonize Renee Nicole Good and justify her murder, but we are not cowed.

We are not intimidated.

And we are not fooled.

Hands off Minnesota. Hands off New York. Hands off immigrants. - @dlnyclu.bsky.social

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16.01.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Court ruling jeopardizes freedom for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil A federal appeals panel has reversed a lower court decision that released former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jail, bringing the government one step closer t...

This decision is disappointing - but it does not go into immediate effect.

The Trump admin violated the Constitution by detaining Mahmoud thousands of miles from home and retaliating against him for his speech. We won't stop pursuing all legal options to ensure Mahmoud's rights are vindicated.

15.01.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Universal childcare: great for kids ! And a huge step toward women’s equality. Necessary but not sufficient.
BUT… keep it away from the family regulation system

12.01.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Shame on #FIFA. #WorldCup #Soccer is about sportmanship and building bridges.
Peace prize to bully-in-chief is a betrayal. I say #redcard Infantino.

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Thanks to AMNY & PoliticsNY for naming me on their 2025 Nonprofit Power Players list.

With the @nyclu.org, this year we will work to defend New York and our democracy from the authoritarian policies of the Trump Administration, protect immigrant New Yorkers, defend free speech, and much, much more.

04.12.2025 21:25 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donna Lieberman Is at the Wheel The head of the New York Civil Liberties Union doesn’t only lead the fight against injustice. She can also make you a great pottery bowl.

It’s an honor to be featured in this week’s @newyorker.com Talk of the Town!

Thanks to Dan Greene for spending an afternoon at the pottery studio with me talking all things clay, censorship, and defending our civil liberties.

01.12.2025 19:35 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donna Lieberman Is at the Wheel The head of the New York Civil Liberties Union doesn’t only lead the fight against injustice. She can also make you a great pottery bowl.

β€œSome people say, β€˜Why bother with the courts? It’s fixed,’ ” she said. β€œWell, every case is a life, or lives.”

The NYCLU is fighting Trump's overreach in the courts, in the legislature, and in the streets - and led by @dlnyclu.bsky.social, we're not slowing down.

01.12.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The FBI spied on a Signal group chat of immigration activists, records reveal Exclusive: Agency accessed private conversations of New York β€˜courtwatch’ group that was observing public hearings

BREAKING: The FBI infiltrated the private Signal chat of a volunteer group monitoring ICE activity at immigration courts.

Spying on New Yorkers for their constitutionally-protected activism is a dangerous return to the discreditedβ€”and often lawlessβ€”overreach tactics of the McCarthy & Hoover eras.

21.11.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 120 πŸ” 57 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 5
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NYCLU Statement on Commissioner Tisch Remaining withΒ Mamdani AdministrationΒ  - NYCLU

More here:

19.11.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jessica Tisch to Remain NYPD Police Commissioner Under Mamdani Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that he will appoint Jessica Tisch as his police commissioner, continuing her tenure that began under Mayor Eric Adams. They have differing views on some...

It's good that Commissioner Tisch is standing up to Trump by affirming that there is no basis to send the National Guard to NYC.

In the next mayoral admin, we hope the Commissioner places a renewed emphasis on officer accountability, eliminating racial disparities in enforcement - and much more.

19.11.2025 17:19 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Race, and Wrongful Convictions | American Civil Liberties Union

It’s time to abolish the death penalty for good.

Read our new report, Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Death, and Wrongful Convictions in full.

19.11.2025 16:11 πŸ‘ 184 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The 2025 Women Power 100 Leaders determining the course of New York politics and government.

We're proud to have the NYCLU's Executive Director, @dlnyclu.bsky.social, featured on @cityandstateny.bsky.social's Women Power 100 List!

From all of us: Thank you for your leadership, Donna!

17.11.2025 22:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge should wait before naming Rikers receiver Twelve peopleΒ died in city jails this year β€” three over a two-week period β€” already exceeding the number who died last year. Despite a decade under court monitoring during which five commissioners …

Wise counsel from one who knows #Rikers

www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/14/j...

15.11.2025 17:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Election Night 2025 Live Stream On Nov. 4 beginning at 8 p.m., The New York Amsterdam News is bringing you a livestream that will give a number of perspective on our political climate. Join our host Kevin Powell and our guest commen...

Happening tonight!

Watch the Election Night results roll in with me, @ljoywilliams.bsky.social, Femi Redwood, our host Kevin Powell, and a great crew of other guests with @nyamnews.bsky.social. The livestream starts at 8pm! πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

04.11.2025 20:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal Agents at the Polls The freedom to vote is the very foundation of our democracy. Voting is how we secure our civil rights and liberties and help shape our country, state, and town. Every eligible citizen has the right to cast a ballot freely, fairly, and accessibly - without fear of deception or intimidation.

It’s a federal crime for anyone, including government officials, to intimidate or threaten someone in order to interfere with their right to vote.

Know your rights when you head to the polls.

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Happy #ElectionDay, New York!⁠
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Polls are open statewide from 6am-9pm. Remember, if you are in line to vote when the polls close, stay in line! ⁠
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If you notice any issues at the polls, get in touch with the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

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πŸ“£ HANDS OFF TISH JAMES

πŸ“£ HANDS OFF NEW YORK

29.10.2025 20:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Is Forcing Immigrants to Flee. Here's How We're Fighting Back. Under the Trump administration, thousands of people who have not broken any laws currently sit trapped in detention centers without any idea if or when they will be able to return to their families an...

Trump’s mass deportation agenda involves flooding America’s streets, businesses, and courthouses with ICE agents to terrorize, arrest, and detain immigrants in intolerable conditions for long periods of time.

But from the courts to the streets, we're fighting back.

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