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Most Americans think Trump is trying to exercise more power than previous presidents

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 12h

49% of U.S. adults say Trump is trying to exercise more presidential power than previous presidents and that this is bad for the country.

www.pewresearch.org

'I Won’t Abandon My Country' | ACLU

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 15h

"We’ve worked so hard just to end up terrified that the Trump administration will snatch our American dream from us."

Maria is a third-generation Latina American who loves her country as much as she loves her husband, Miguel, who is undocumented. In a moment when Donald Trump has threatened to unlawfully deport millions, for Miguel and Maria, the American dream is finding a way to stay together.

www.aclu.org

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 19h

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Indigenous People's Day
Today we honor the history, resilience, and rich cultures of Indigenous communities. May we continue to learn, respect, and uplift their voices.

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 2d

Tell Your Reps: Co-Sponsor The Fight Book Bans Act

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 5d

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ACLU of New Jersey @aclu-nj.org · 5d

Students' First Amendment rights don't stop at the schoolhouse gates.

Tell Congress: Protect students' right to learn and co-sponsor the Fight Book Bans Act today.

https://action.aclu.org/send-message/tell-your-reps-co-sponsor-fight-book-bans-act

Students’ First Amendment rights don’t stop at the schoolhouse gates. Tell Congress: Protect students’ right to learn and support the Fight Book Bans Act today.

action.aclu.org

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 5d

"..the current administration’s sweeping warnings that pregnant women shouldn’t take acetaminophen are not just reckless; they’re dangerous."

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 6d

The Development Officer at the ACLU of Kentucky supports our growing Development program. The position reports to our Development Director.

Reposted by ACLU of Kentucky

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 13d

Join our team!
We are looking for a Development Officer to support our growing Development program.

www.aclu-ky.org/jobs/develop...

We're Hiring!

www.aclu-ky.org

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 8d

With several scheduled protests around the country in the coming weeks, we want to ensure you are fully aware of your rights when protesting!

Click here ⬇️ to print your free "Know Your Rights When Protesting" pocket cards!
https://www.aclu-ky.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/

CityBeat intern, UC student convicted of single misdemeanor, acquitted of other charges

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 8d

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 9d

"He did not go there to disregard a lawful police command, nor did he. He did not go there to be disorderly, nor was he."

-William Sharp, ACLU of Kentucky

Lucas Griffith, a student journalist who was working as CityBeat's intern, went on trial on Oct. 2 and was convicted of a single misdemeanor.

www.cincinnati.com

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 9d

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for our 70th Anniversary Celebration this November. Together, we can raise $400,000 to safeguard democracy, challenge oppression, and empower the next generation of leaders.
Get your tickets now: https://action.aclu.org/event/ky-70th-tix

Theme: Fighting Back, Fighting Forward.

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 9d

Y'all be careful!

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 9d

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ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 12d

The Development Officer at the ACLU of Kentucky supports our growing Development program. The position reports to our Development Director.

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 13d

Join our team!
We are looking for a Development Officer to support our growing Development program.

www.aclu-ky.org/jobs/develop...

We're Hiring!

www.aclu-ky.org

ACLU of Kentucky @acluofky.bsky.social · 13d

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances".