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@aclu-dc.bsky.socialLafayette Park is the people's park. Period.
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@aclu-dc.bsky.social@aclu-dc.bsky.socialFreedom of expression is the cornerstone of our democracy. When our First Amendment rights are infringed upon, so too is our freedom to exercise other fundamental rights, like the right to vote. That's why we say no to a permanent fence around Lafayette Park.
@protectdemocracy.orgReposted by @aclu-dc.bsky.socialWe are honored to represent @commoncause.org and 4 courageous TX voters in this lawsuit alongside @aclu.org, @aclu-dc.bsky.social, @citizensforethics.org, and the Democracy & Rule of Law Clinic at Harvard Law School.
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@aclu-dc.bsky.socialAccountability NOW USA has a point of view and the freedom to express it in public.
The president doesn’t have to like it.
But he and his administration do have to accept the organization’s right to say it.
https://bit.ly/4y7kAl3
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialNo one should be above the law.
Tell the D.C. Council: Make federal officers accountable.
https://action.aclu.org/petition/no-one-is-above-the-law
@aclu-dc.bsky.social📚 Happy Banned Books Week! 📚 We all have a right to learn free from government censorship. That's why we’re fighting across the nation to defend everyone’s freedom to read.
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialThis Latine Heritage Month, we're looking back on our 1966 case, Miranda v. Arizona. In a historic 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court established people's constitutional right to be informed of our rights before we incriminate ourselves. 🧵
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialOur communities deserve better than policies built on fear and division.
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialA new ACLU report details how the Trump administration is not only fueling violence but also undermining our democratic system of checks and balances, by defying court orders, attacking Congressional independence, and threatening civil society.
Read here: https://bit.ly/3TplX0n
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialWithout the right to sue federal officers for violating our constitutional rights, the path toward justice is surprisingly limited.
Sign the petition to pass a law that would allow people in D.C. to sue any officer who violates our rights: action.aclu.org/petition/no-one-is-above-the-law
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialThis isn't just about access to a park.
Protecting Lafayette Park means protecting our right to engage in political speech — a right that is fundamental to exercising our constitutional freedoms in America.
https://nyti.ms/4rQuKF2
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialMore police does not equal more safety.
Fostering public safety means investing in our communities with the resources they need, when they need them.
https://www.acludc.org/publications/building-safety-through-resources/
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialThis LGBTQ History Month we remember the generations of advocates, heroes and icons who paved the path for us. As LGBTQ rights face increasingly dangerous attacks from politicians across the nation, we’re not slowing down in the fight for our right to exist as we are without political interference.
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialQueer people have always been here — and we always will be.
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialThe National Guard should be focused on natural disaster response, not patrolling schools.
This is a dangerous waste of taxpayer dollars.
https://wapo.st/4hI87hB
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialIf anyone understands the mission of the National Guard, it's Ret. Major General Randy Manner.
And for Ret. Major General Manner, President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. is a complete misuse of the force and in contrast with democratic values.
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialD.C. Statehood is about ensuring that the Americans who live in our nation’s capital have full democratic rights to govern ourselves.
But we need your help in finally making D.C. the 51st state.
Tell your members of Congress: Support D.C. statehood now. https://bit.ly/4pJb04t
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialDespite our Supreme Court win earlier this year, President Trump is still targeting birthright citizenship.
Here's how we're fighting back.
https://www.acludc.org/press-releases/legal-groups-that-secured-supreme-court-birthright-victory-file-new-motions-responding-to-latest-executive-order/
@acluwa.bsky.socialReposted by @aclu-dc.bsky.socialThis Washington elects the people who make local decisions. The other Washington deserves that same right. More than 700,000 D.C. residents should have the power to govern themselves. D.C. needs statehood.
@aclu-dc.bsky.socialLGBTQ+ rights are facing an increasingly dangerous assault from politicians across the nation.
Knowing your rights as a LGBTQ+ person in D.C. is the first step to keep yourself and your community safe.
www.acludc.org/lgbtq-advoca...