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We are the New York state affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), fighting for the rights of all New Yorkers.
On Friday, July 17 join us in honoring the fighting spirit of John Lewis at the Good Trouble Lives On march and rally. 📣Defend the Black Vote 📣Protect Immigrant New Yorkers 📣Free Them All! ⏰ 5:30PM 📍Foley Square, NYC
ICE shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo last Tuesday. We are heartbroken for his family and community. This is the 10th known fatal shooting by ICE just in 2026. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should still be alive today.
THIS WEEK: Join us for a @ptpproject.bsky.social community roundtable on Sunday, July 19th where we'll break down the NYPD protest settlement and hear about your on-the-ground experiences with protest policing. The roundtable is free to all - light refreshments will be provided.
ICE’s recent arrests at immigration courthouses raise serious concerns over the agency’s compliance with the Court’s order. Immigrant New Yorkers must be able to attend immigration court proceedings without fear of an ICE agent lurking around the corner.
This is creepy and intrusive. But it doesn't have to be this way: Intro 0213-2026 in the NY City Council would prohibit places of public accommodation from using biometric recognition tech. 📞 Call 212-788-7100 and tell your reps to pass this crucial legislation now.
If you've attended a game, concert, or wedding at Madison Square Garden, MSG has your face. MSG owner James Dolan operates a highly sophisticated and invasive surveillance system inside the arena that can track people's every move - capturing their sensitive biometric data.
For 250 years, we the people have been working to make our union more perfect. As we face unprecedented attacks on our rights and freedoms, we’re defending our democracy with everything we’ve got.
In 1781, the NY Legislature voted to free the enslaved people who had fought in the American Revolution. But many returned to slavery after the war - and would remain enslaved for the rest of their lives.
After months of backroom dealing, Gov. Hochul touted what she called her “buffer zone legislation” which threatens to chill protest and other forms of free speech near houses of worship. While the bill that passed isn’t as bad as the Gov’s initial proposal, it's still needless and dangerous.
To every trans person in New York and across our country, you belong everywhere, including in sports.
No matter what the Trump administration or the courts have to say, we will never stop fighting for the rights of transgender youth. Trans people have always been here - and always will 🏳️⚧️ 📍The Stonewall Inn 📸 NYCLU
After more than a year of litigation, today’s Supreme Court ruling to uphold birthright citizenship is a resounding win for immigrant families in New York and across the nation. It defends the core American promise that the Constitution — not the president — decides who gets to be a citizen.
BREAKING: In a resounding victory for immigrant families across the country, today the Supreme Court defended the core American promise that the Constitution — not the president — decides who is born an American.
NEW: The Supreme Court has ruled that states can ban transgender girls from school sports. This is a devastating ruling for trans student athletes across the country who just want to play the sport they love, and be treated with the same dignity and respect as anyone else.
❤️🔥 @upuntildawn.net's guide to Pride: 🌈 Support your local gay bars 💃 Support your local drag queens 💫 Show up, be gay, have fun!
When more New Yorkers are swept up in broken windows policing, it creates overcrowded and unsafe conditions in custody - and the consequences can be deadly. That's why we're calling on Mayor Mamdani to put forward a budget that prioritizes care, not cops.
Today the NYC Council is holding a hearing on reducing the city jail population. Treatment saves lives - incarceration doesn't. That's why we're calling on councilmembers to pass the Treatment Court Expansion Act and the implementation of Local Law 42 without delay.
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🌈 Pride is about joy, resilience, and the courage to have the hard conversations.
One year ago, Mahmoud Khalil was released from immigration detention. Back in March 2025, the Trump admin seized Mahmoud and illegally ripped him away from his wife and his home in New York City. Mahmoud was forced to miss the birth of his first child, his graduation, and countless other moments.
One year ago today, Mahmoud Khalil was released from immigration detention. Back in March 2025, the Trump admin seized Mahmoud and illegally ripped him away from his wife and his home in NYC. Mahmoud was forced to miss the birth of his first child, his graduation, and countless other moments.
NEW: In our case challenging Nassau’s unlawful anti-speech buffer zone law, a U.S. District Court has blocked the county from enforcing the policy while our case continues. This ruling makes it clear: unjustified, unnecessary buffer zones are illegal – and they won’t hold up in court.
Recent efforts to silence Black voters aren’t a new invention; they come from our nation’s long history of white supremacy and racism. Juneteenth is a reminder that our freedom is the result of constant action — not coincidence.
FIRST LOOK: There's still time to snag our brand-new Pride merch so you can show your pride from anywhere. Right now, all orders over $25 are 20% off with code PRIDE20. That includes our new merch, rainbow fannypacks, and more! 🌈 Shop now: shop.nyclu.org
Long Island, you showed out for Pride this weekend 🌈 thanks for celebrating with us!
NYCLU’s Director of Strategy & Integrated Program, Amreeta Mathai, had some passionate words at today’s Rally for the Rule of Law: 📣 HANDS OFF OUR FREEDOMS 📣 HANDS OFF OUR COURTS 📣 HANDS OFF IMMIGRANTS 📣 HANDS OFF OUR DEMOCRACY 📣 HANDS OFF THE RULE OF LAW
