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Congratulations are in order to new Board President Riley Ross III (he/him)! Ross, who is a partner at Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross, LLC., is a long-time member of the ACLU-PA board. We are excited to welcome his leadership in our continued mission to advance civil liberties across Pennsylvania!
A photo of Riley H. Ross, the third, with a short cut, black rimmed glasses, and a gray suit with a striped tie in a red and white filter with text that says, "Congratulations to Riley H. Ross, the third for being named as ACLU-PA's new president of the board of directors".
December 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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We stood on business this year to protect the civil liberties of all Pennsylvanians. This series will look back on 2025 as we prepare to get ready for 2026.
A collage of multiple images on a light blue background with text that says, "ACLU-PA stood on business this year". From left to right, an image in a red tint of Alex Domingos, advocacy and policy strategist, with a short cut, beard, and a dark colored blazer holding the microphone at a rally. From center right, an image of Mike Lee, executive director, in a dark blazer and bowtie, meeting with officials and ACLU staffers in a conference room in Washington, D.C. From bottom left, an image of Vanessa Stine, with curly hair in a bun and a houndstooth coat, sitting in front of a microphone, at Philadelphia City Hall. From bottom right, an image of Danitra Sherman, with long braids and a light colored blazer, holding a microphone at a rally.
December 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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ACLU-PA Advocacy and Policy Strategist Alex Domingos joined a wide-ranging conversation about criminal legal reform, immigrants' rights and how you can take action to defend civil liberties. Give it a listen!
Alex Domingoes | Evening WURDs - 12.8.25
Dr. Peterson is joined by guest Alex Domingos, Advocacy and Policy Strategist at the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, where he focuses on criminal legal reform and immigration rights; a
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December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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We just hit $25,000, and thanks to another generous donor, unlocked a 10K BONUS match. Every dollar helps defend our liberties!
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Give the gift of civil liberties on Giving Tuesday! Our work makes sure that the rights of Pennsylvanians continue to be protected, but we can't do it alone. Thanks to a generous match, every dollar you donate will be doubled up to 25k.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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There is proposed legislation in the state Senate that would rapidly and massively expand surveillance of Pennsylvanians. Learn about it. Then call your state Senator to protect our privacy rights and tell them to oppose SB 912!
The Fourth Amendment must prevail - ACLU of Pennsylvania
SB 912 accomplishes nothing that a warrant couldn’t currently provide. But by erasing any meaningful distinction between those arrested and those convicted, it succeeds in undermining constitutional r...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor our trans neighbors and friends who we have lost to violence. We hold their memories in our hearts as we continue to fight against inequality and injustice towards the trans community.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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When it comes to privacy, there's nothing more personal than our DNA —and our state Senate has proposed a bill that would create a massive genetic surveillance program by collecting it. Contact your state Senator and tell them to vote against increased DNA collection of Pennsylvanians!
Tell your state Senator: No mass DNA collection of Pennsylvanians!
Pennsylvania Senators: Vote "No" on SB 912 and protect our privacy
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November 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Gender-affirming care is a lifeline for trans youth who should be free to thrive as their full selves. Care for PA trans youth remains legal, and we won't let transphobic ideals diminish the dignity, rights, and lives of trans people — our trans community is worth fighting for.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Give the gift of civil liberties on Giving Tuesday! Our work makes sure that the rights of Pennsylvanians continue to be protected, but we can't do it alone. Thanks to a generous match, every dollar you donate will be doubled up to 25k.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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⏰Time is still on your side. Get that mail ballot turned in before 8 p.m. today! Find a ballot return location: vote.pa.gov/ReturnBallot.
Black graphic that reads, "Mail Ballot Reminder: If you still have your mail ballot, it’s not too late to return it — but don’t mail it. Instead, take it to your county elections office or designated drop-off location. Mail ballots must be RECEIVED by your county elections office by 8 p.m. Election Day. A postmark is not sufficient."
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Polls close at 8 p.m., but if you're in line today before 8 p.m., stay in line until you vote! KYR on Election Day. 🗳️
Black graphic with white and yellow text reads: "Know Your Rights on Election Day. If the polls close while you're still in line, stay in line--you have the right to vote. f you make a mistake on your ballot ask for a new one. If the machines are down at your polling place, ask for paper ballot. If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE." Yellow graphic with black text reads: "If you have any trouble voting or have questions about your rights, call the non-partisan Election Protect Hotline. English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE/ 1866-687-8683 Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA/ 1-888-839-8682 Arabic: 1844-YALLA-US/ 1-844-925-5287 For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more: 1-888-API-VOTE/ 1-888-274-8683"
November 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Stay calm, Chester County voters. 😮‍💨Our provisional ballot system is designed specifically for situations like this to protect every voter's right to participate in our democracy. 📲 The Election Protection Hotline if you have questions: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Graphic that says, "Important! This morning, voters registered without a party affiliation in Chester County were not on the poll books due to a clerical error. Election workers are moving quickly to resolve the issue. In the meantime, registered voters who are missing from the poll books should fill out a provisional ballot." Graphic says, "1. Complete the sections on the provisional envelope labeled Voter Information, Voter Affidavit for Provisional Ballot, and Current Address in front of election officials. 2. Mark your provisional ballot in an accessible and private area of the polling place. 3. Seal your provisional ballot in the secrecy envelope." Graphic says, "4. Seal the secrecy envelope in the provisional ballot affidavit envelope. 5. Fill out the Voter Signature section on the provisional ballot envelope in front of polling place election officials. 6. Return the sealed provisional ballot affidavit envelope to a polling place election official. 7. Receive your provisional ballot identification receipt." Graphic says, "Concerned about your voting rights? Just call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Make your voice heard."
November 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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📣Election Day is tomorrow. Make sure you check the end of your ballot for the PA Supreme Court retention race! Get some last-minute facts about the race here: aclupa.org/SCOPA2025 🗳
A color-blocked graphic with a header that says, "What is a judicial retention election?" Following the header are explanation bullet points that say, "1) The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decides cases that impact our fundamental rights. 2) This November, there will be three state Supreme Court justices on the ballot. 3) A retention election is a YES/NO vote on whether to keep a current state Supreme Court justice. 4) A YES vote maintains the current Court, a NO vote triggers a two-year partisan election process." The bottom color block reads, "The retention vote will appear at the bottom of your ballot." The side color block reads, "Vote. Nov.4" and the ACLU-PA logo is above in the top right corner.
November 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Looking for a deeper understanding of this year's state Supreme Court retention race? Watch this short interview by @contrariannews.org, featuring our very own Mike Lee, to learn the stakes of this election. And make a plan to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, if you haven't already! youtu.be/ULq7B5N2_V4?...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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"The state Supreme Court retention race may not have the glitz of a presidential election. But the stakes couldn’t be higher. When it comes to how you are allowed to exist and pursue happiness — that is what’s on the ballot."
Danitra Sherman: Your rights are on the ballot Nov. 4
Everything is political — and pretending that our political choices don’t have consequences for our family, our friends and our community is an act that we can no longer afford to keep up....
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October 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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We’re nearing the PA Supreme Court retention race on Nov. 4, so you might be wondering: What recent rulings have impacted our lives, communities, and civil liberties? This article does a breakdown. Stay informed, and vote by or before Election Day! www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...
How PA Supreme Court rulings impact cities like Philadelphia
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters will decide whether to retain three state Supreme Court justices. Here’s how the court has shaped urban communities.
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October 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We, the people, aren’t going anywhere, and we won’t be silenced. President Trump and his administration are abusing their power and denying us our fundamental rights in the process, but we won’t back down. Will we see you at a No Kings demonstration tomorrow? Events: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=a...
A black graphic that reads: WE THE PEOPLE PROTEST: Escalating abuses of power, troops on our streets, targeting of immigrant communities, attacks on our free speech, threats to our democracy. Saturday, October 18, in cities across the country. The ACLU People Power logo is at the bottom of the graphic.
October 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day is an effort to tell the truth about our country's history and celebrate Native cultures so we can move forward together through restorative practices. We honor the Native people of PA: the Iroquois, Munsee Delaware, Lenape Delaware, Erie, Shawnee, and Susquehannock.
Brown graphic reads, "Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we honor Native Americans (and not that other guy)" Brown graphic reads, "Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an effort to tell the truth about our country’s history. Since the ‘90s, universities, localities, and states have formally replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ or Native Americans’ Day. The fight to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day began much earlier — led by Native American and Indigenous people advocating for our voices to be heard – and the movement has grown larger every year." Brown graphic reads, "Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day? It’s also a day to celebrate Native cultures and recognize the fights for justice and autonomy that Native Americans still face. In many cases, the passing of bills to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day have been accompanied by measures to preserve our culture and language, as well as attempts to reconcile wrongs done to our communities." Brown graphic reads, "We continue the fight alongside our partners to defend the rights of Native American and Indigenous people to: Vote Speak and protest freely Live our lives free from discrimination and criminalization Live without government abuse of power"
October 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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When President Trump tries to silence our freedom of speech, we just get louder. Join a No Kings protest near you on October 18! www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Our team is made up of passionate leaders, so we're not surprised when they are recognized! Congratulations to Naiymah and Sophia for this achievement!

You can find them on the list here: epgn.com/.../pgn-anno...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Victory!✌️ Our right to vote is sacred, which is why we have safeguards in place to protect it. Wash. Co (and all PA counties) must inform voters about ballot mistakes so they have the opportunity to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day.

Read more here: www.aclupa.org/press-releas...
Text on a dark blue graphic that says, "This is a significant victory for voters in Washington County and across the commonwealth. When Washington County decided not to notify voters of mistakes on their mail ballot, it wasn't just disenfranchising them, it was denying them due process. Mike Lee, Executive Director of the aclu of Pennsylvania".
September 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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You can't deny the dignity of our Hispanic/Latine loved ones and neighbors. This Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s honor, uplift, and emphasize the vital contributions, importance, and rights of Hispanic/Latine communities across Pennsylvania.
A graphic featuring three people, one woman with long and curly hair in the middle, another woman on the lower right with her hair in a ponytail, and an elderly man with a hat and mustache on the lower left with text in Spanish that says, "This Hispanic Heritage Month, ACLU-PA celebrates: The dignity, culture, and rights of Hispanic communities in Pennsylvania". A graphic featuring three people, one woman with long and curly hair in the middle, another woman on the lower right with her hair in a ponytail, and an elderly man with a hat and mustache on the lower left with text that says, "This Hispanic Heritage Month, ACLU-PA celebrates: The dignity, culture, and rights of Hispanic communities in Pennsylvania".
September 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The Facts: Your parents — or you, if you are over 18 — can ask to correct your records (put it in writing). If the school disagrees, you can request a hearing, and even if you lose the hearing, you can add a statement to your records.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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We want to hear from you: Tell us in the comments, what issues matter to you this year? 🤔
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September 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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A PA Supreme Court justice can serve another term based on retention vote results, which are a simple yes or no: Yes (Keep) or No (Remove). To learn more about what a retention election is and why it matters, visit: www.aclupa.org/scopa2025/
A dark blue graphic with text that says, "In Pennsylvania, state Supreme Court justices serve 10-year terms". A dark blue graphic that says, "They are elected in partisan elections. Then at the end of their terms, they face yes-or-no retention votes to remain on the bench". Text on a dark blue graphic that says, "If no wins, instead of justices serving another 10 years, they are removed, and a two-year partisan election process is initiated". Text on a dark blue background that says, "During this two-year timeline, the governor can appoint temporary judges, with the state Senate's approval, until voters are asked to elect new judges in the next odd-year election".
September 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM