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politics3 hours ago•4 min saved

Trans Kansans sue to halt law tying licenses to biological sex

Two transgender Kansans filed a lawsuit to block a new law that invalidates driver’s licenses and birth certificates unless they reflect biological sex, allows license surrender for new IDs, designates bathrooms by biological sex, and lets aggrieved individuals sue. The law, which took effect Thursday, could mean about 1,700 license cancellations and 1,800 birth certificates reissued; the ACLU says it violates Kansas constitutional protections, and Gov. Kelly’s veto was overridden by the Legislature.

via NBC News|

#aclu #civil-liberties #drivers-licenses

politics22 hours ago•3 min saved

Kansas Invalidates Transgender ID Changes Overnight, Sparking Legal Challenge

A new Kansas law takes effect that immediately voids previously updated gender markers on driver’s licenses and birth certificates, with no grace period, and requires new licenses at an $8 replacement fee. The measure also bars transgender people from using restrooms consistent with their gender identity and triggers a manual review of birth certificates to determine which records must be amended. The ACLU plans to sue to halt the law, arguing it outs transgender residents and undermines rights, while officials note the state must process changes under the new rules and that lawmakers overrode a veto to enact the policy.

via KCUR|

#aclu #birth-certificate #gender-marker

politics24 days ago•3 min saved

NH Officials Kept ICE's Merrimack Detention Plan Under Wraps, Documents Show

Documents obtained by the NH ACLU show state officials knew as early as Jan. 12, 2026 that ICE planned to buy and repurpose a 43-acre Merrimack warehouse into a detention facility, with federal authorities seeking historic-resource feedback and the governor’s office criticized for not disclosing plans to the public, press, or town; Merrimack leaders oppose the move and advocates call for transparency amid opposition to ICE expansion.

via InDepthNH.org|

#aclu #detention-center #ice

politics25 days ago•5 min saved

Portland tear-gas clash prompts court bid to curb federal force

Protesters suing the federal government ask U.S. District Judge Michael Simon to limit federal agents’ use of chemical munitions on peaceful demonstrators around the ICE building in Portland after weekend clashes, including effects on children and the elderly. The ACLU argues a pattern of force, while DHS policy defenses cite warnings and nonviolent scenarios; witnesses allege warnings were not given. A three-day hearing on the case is set for March 2.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#aclu #ice #politics

politics1 month ago•327 min saved

Families sue US government over Caribbean boat strikes, alleging unlawful killings

The families of two Trinidadians, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, filed a lawsuit accusing the US government of unlawfully killing the men on a boat struck during a Caribbean anti-drug campaign, arguing the strikes lacked legal justification and that the victims had no cartel ties. The suit, which cites the Death on the High Seas Act and Alien Tort Statute, seeks damages and marks a test of the operation’s legality amid ongoing scrutiny of the Trump administration’s maritime strikes against alleged narcotraffickers.

via CNN|

#aclu #caribbean #death-on-the-high-seas-act

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Families sue U.S. government over Caribbean boat strike that killed Trinidad fishermen

Civil rights lawyers filed the first federal lawsuit seeking accountability for a U.S. airstrike in the Caribbean that killed two Trinidad men, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, and four others. The suit, filed in Massachusetts under admiralty law and invoking the Alien Tort Act and Death on the High Seas Act, argues the killings were illegal and premeditated, while the government maintains the strikes are lawful under wartime authorities. The families, represented by the ACLU, Seton Hall Law, and the Center for Constitutional Rights, note a broader campaign with a death toll around 117 across multiple boat strikes.

via The Guardian|

#aclu #caribbean #lawsuit

politics1 month ago•25 min saved

Maine Halts Undercover ICE Plates as Communities Push Back

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows paused issuing undercover license plates for the U.S. Border Patrol/ICE amid fears of how the plates could be used, while not revoking existing plates. The move comes as residents protest anticipated federal enforcement and the ACLU offers guidance, with officials and activists warning against masked, unmarked tactics and calling for protections for immigrant communities.

via Common Dreams|

#aclu #ice #immigration

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Champion gymnast condemns celeb ad pushing trans inclusion in girls’ sports as high court weighs bans

Former gymnast Jennifer Sey criticizes an ACLU ad urging allowing males to compete in girls’ sports, arguing sports are about competition, not identity, as the Supreme Court weighs Idaho/West Virginia bans on trans athletes; the campaign and high court cases fuel a national debate on fairness in women’s sports, with supporters like Riley Gaines rallying outside the Court and advocates urging protection of women’s opportunities.

via Christian Post|

#aclu #celebrity-campaigns #politics

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

ACLU sues over Minnesota ICE raids as Trump warns of Insurrection Act amid protests

Amid Minneapolis protests sparked by the killing of Renee Good, the ACLU filed a lawsuit against federal immigration authorities in Minnesota alleging racial profiling and unlawful arrests as thousands of ICE officers remain deployed, and Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, with Minnesota officials urging peaceful demonstrations.

via The Guardian|

#aclu #immigration #insurrection-act

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

ACLU Sues Minnesota ICE Raids for Racial Profiling, Unlawful Arrests

The ACLU filed a 72-page lawsuit in Minnesota accusing DHS and CBP of racial profiling and unlawful arrests during large-scale ICE operations, alleging Somali and Latino communities— including US citizens—were targeted without warrants or lawful bases. The suit cites incidents such as a 20-year-old citizen detained and pepper-sprayed, and argues the practices violate constitutional rights and have spread fear, while officials defend the raids as enforcement against unauthorized entrants.

via The Guardian|

#aclu #civil-rights #ice

lgbtq-rights2 months ago•8 min saved

Legal and Political Battles Erupt Over Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

The ACLU is challenging the Trump administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth and prohibit transgender federal employees from using restrooms aligned with their gender, arguing these policies are unconstitutional, discriminatory, and harmful to transgender individuals' rights and well-being.

via American Civil Liberties Union|

#aclu #discrimination #federal-policy

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

House Passes Bills Addressing Immigration and Public Safety Concerns

The House narrowly passed H.R. 4371, a bill that would impose invasive searches and prolonged detention on unaccompanied immigrant children, drawing criticism from the ACLU for its potential harm and expansion of the Trump administration's detention policies. The bill faces opposition from members of Congress and human rights groups who highlight its risks to children's well-being and due process.

via American Civil Liberties Union|

#aclu #children #detention

immigration3 months ago•2 min saved

Judge Orders Release of Hundreds Detained in Immigration Crackdown

A federal judge ordered the release of over 300 immigrants detained by ICE, citing violations of a settlement agreement that prohibits warrantless arrests in Illinois, following a lawsuit by the ACLU and others. The order requires DHS to release certain detainees, provide documentation on others, and monitor those released, highlighting ongoing legal scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices.

via Axios|

#aclu #court-order #detention

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Chicago Journalists and Protesters Sue Feds Over Violence at ICE Demonstrations

The ACLU of Illinois filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging excessive and violent federal force against protesters, journalists, and clergy at an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, violating First Amendment rights. The lawsuit includes accounts of peaceful protests turned violent by federal agents, with some protesters and a pastor being injured, and claims of federal agents hiding their identities due to threats.

via NewsNation|

#aclu #federal-force #first-amendment

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Celebrities Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel in Free Speech Support

Over 400 celebrities, including Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, signed an open letter organized by the ACLU condemning Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel and defending free speech amid government threats and censorship concerns.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#aclu #celebrity-support #censorship