ACLU of Tennessee
@aclutn.bsky.social
Fighting for freedom and fairness in Tennessee.💥
For more, visit: www.aclu-tn.org
For more, visit: www.aclu-tn.org
To honor veterans is to honor the Constitution they swore to defend.
Happy Veterans Day to all who serve.
Happy Veterans Day to all who serve.
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
To honor veterans is to honor the Constitution they swore to defend.
Happy Veterans Day to all who serve.
Happy Veterans Day to all who serve.
Recently, our team gathered at @belcourttheatre.bsky.social for a screening of "Heightened Scrutiny," a powerful documentary about the fight for gender-affirming care for trans youth in Tennessee. After, our Senior Staff Attorney joined a panel to share his experiences in the case.
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Recently, our team gathered at @belcourttheatre.bsky.social for a screening of "Heightened Scrutiny," a powerful documentary about the fight for gender-affirming care for trans youth in Tennessee. After, our Senior Staff Attorney joined a panel to share his experiences in the case.
We're hiring for a compassionate and future-oriented human resources professional to be our new Director of People and Culture! ✨
Want to learn more and apply? Visit: https://www.aclu-tn.org/jobs/director-of-people-and-culture/ 💻
Want to learn more and apply? Visit: https://www.aclu-tn.org/jobs/director-of-people-and-culture/ 💻
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
We're hiring for a compassionate and future-oriented human resources professional to be our new Director of People and Culture! ✨
Want to learn more and apply? Visit: https://www.aclu-tn.org/jobs/director-of-people-and-culture/ 💻
Want to learn more and apply? Visit: https://www.aclu-tn.org/jobs/director-of-people-and-culture/ 💻
Today, we celebrate voter turnout. When we vote, democracy wins. ✨
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today, we celebrate voter turnout. When we vote, democracy wins. ✨
At Sunday's vigil, our community gathered to challenge ICE detentions without due process at the CoreCivic facility in Mason. As part of the Disappeared in America Day of Action, we honored lives lost, supported families torn apart, and reminded those unjustly detained: you are not forgotten.🕯️
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
At Sunday's vigil, our community gathered to challenge ICE detentions without due process at the CoreCivic facility in Mason. As part of the Disappeared in America Day of Action, we honored lives lost, supported families torn apart, and reminded those unjustly detained: you are not forgotten.🕯️
From Mason to Memphis, we're witnessing dangerous executive overreach.
Our response: A community vigil Sunday in Mason and an amicus brief challenging the Memphis Guard deployment.
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See below for full details and click the 🔗 to join us: https://www.aclu.org/masonvigil
Our response: A community vigil Sunday in Mason and an amicus brief challenging the Memphis Guard deployment.
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See below for full details and click the 🔗 to join us: https://www.aclu.org/masonvigil
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
From Mason to Memphis, we're witnessing dangerous executive overreach.
Our response: A community vigil Sunday in Mason and an amicus brief challenging the Memphis Guard deployment.
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See below for full details and click the 🔗 to join us: https://www.aclu.org/masonvigil
Our response: A community vigil Sunday in Mason and an amicus brief challenging the Memphis Guard deployment.
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See below for full details and click the 🔗 to join us: https://www.aclu.org/masonvigil
Because everyone deserves a seat and a treat at the table, our ACLU-TN team is getting into the spooky spirit with a little help from our staff’s pets. 🎃 See below to check out their costumes and share your pet’s festive look below! 👇🏾🐾
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Because everyone deserves a seat and a treat at the table, our ACLU-TN team is getting into the spooky spirit with a little help from our staff’s pets. 🎃 See below to check out their costumes and share your pet’s festive look below! 👇🏾🐾
Happy National Immigrants' Day!❤️✨ At ACLU-TN, we acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts of Tennessee's immigrant community. Their impact is central to the success of our state, and we will always fight to make Tennessee a state where we all can live safely and with dignity.
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Happy National Immigrants' Day!❤️✨ At ACLU-TN, we acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts of Tennessee's immigrant community. Their impact is central to the success of our state, and we will always fight to make Tennessee a state where we all can live safely and with dignity.
ACLU-TN, EdTrust-Tennessee, and our partners in the TN Alliance for Equity in Education for a series of Regional Roundtables! We’ll break down new federal shifts, share local solutions, and strengthen collaboration to support every student’s success. ✨
RSVP at: edtrusttn.org/regional-roundtable
RSVP at: edtrusttn.org/regional-roundtable
October 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ACLU-TN, EdTrust-Tennessee, and our partners in the TN Alliance for Equity in Education for a series of Regional Roundtables! We’ll break down new federal shifts, share local solutions, and strengthen collaboration to support every student’s success. ✨
RSVP at: edtrusttn.org/regional-roundtable
RSVP at: edtrusttn.org/regional-roundtable
🗽Are you a law school student interested in working to promote civil liberties in the South?🗽
Join the ACLU and National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) for an informational panel discussion for the Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP).
Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/SLIPInfo2026
Join the ACLU and National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) for an informational panel discussion for the Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP).
Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/SLIPInfo2026
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🗽Are you a law school student interested in working to promote civil liberties in the South?🗽
Join the ACLU and National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) for an informational panel discussion for the Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP).
Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/SLIPInfo2026
Join the ACLU and National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) for an informational panel discussion for the Southern Legal Internship Program (SLIP).
Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/SLIPInfo2026
From Memphis to Johnson City, Tennesseans showed up and out for Saturday's #NoKings march. ✔️
Over 39,000 people made their voices heard, and we were proud to have ACLU-TN supporters and leaders among them! ✨
This is what people power looks like. Thank you for helping us defend democracy. 💥
Over 39,000 people made their voices heard, and we were proud to have ACLU-TN supporters and leaders among them! ✨
This is what people power looks like. Thank you for helping us defend democracy. 💥
October 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
From Memphis to Johnson City, Tennesseans showed up and out for Saturday's #NoKings march. ✔️
Over 39,000 people made their voices heard, and we were proud to have ACLU-TN supporters and leaders among them! ✨
This is what people power looks like. Thank you for helping us defend democracy. 💥
Over 39,000 people made their voices heard, and we were proud to have ACLU-TN supporters and leaders among them! ✨
This is what people power looks like. Thank you for helping us defend democracy. 💥
Tomorrow, help make history at No Kings protests across TN. Meet our team in Memphis or join an action near you. Find your protest: https://www.nokings.org/ 💥
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ACLU-TN members: send your No Kings photos to [email protected] with a caption, your name, and city, so we can show your impact.
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ACLU-TN members: send your No Kings photos to [email protected] with a caption, your name, and city, so we can show your impact.
October 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Tomorrow, help make history at No Kings protests across TN. Meet our team in Memphis or join an action near you. Find your protest: https://www.nokings.org/ 💥
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ACLU-TN members: send your No Kings photos to [email protected] with a caption, your name, and city, so we can show your impact.
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ACLU-TN members: send your No Kings photos to [email protected] with a caption, your name, and city, so we can show your impact.
Tomorrow, help make history at No Kings protests across TN. Meet us in Memphis, or join an action near you. Click here to find your protest: https://www.nokings.org
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ACLU-TN members: send your protest pics with your name, caption, and city to [email protected] so we can show your impact. 📸
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ACLU-TN members: send your protest pics with your name, caption, and city to [email protected] so we can show your impact. 📸
October 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Tomorrow, help make history at No Kings protests across TN. Meet us in Memphis, or join an action near you. Click here to find your protest: https://www.nokings.org
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ACLU-TN members: send your protest pics with your name, caption, and city to [email protected] so we can show your impact. 📸
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ACLU-TN members: send your protest pics with your name, caption, and city to [email protected] so we can show your impact. 📸
This week marks 30 yrs since the Million Man March, a demonstration that reaffirmed a core American principle: the power of people, united in action, protects our freedoms.
Now it’s our turn. On Sat., join us at the No Kings March to add our voice to history. https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
Now it’s our turn. On Sat., join us at the No Kings March to add our voice to history. https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
October 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This week marks 30 yrs since the Million Man March, a demonstration that reaffirmed a core American principle: the power of people, united in action, protects our freedoms.
Now it’s our turn. On Sat., join us at the No Kings March to add our voice to history. https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
Now it’s our turn. On Sat., join us at the No Kings March to add our voice to history. https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu
During this #BannedBooksWeek, we’re highlighting stories that challenge us and shape us. Today, our Executive Director, Miriam, is sharing her favorite banned book! 🤗
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To support our work in fighting against censorship, visit: action.aclu.org/give/support...
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To support our work in fighting against censorship, visit: action.aclu.org/give/support...
October 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
During this #BannedBooksWeek, we’re highlighting stories that challenge us and shape us. Today, our Executive Director, Miriam, is sharing her favorite banned book! 🤗
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To support our work in fighting against censorship, visit: action.aclu.org/give/support...
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To support our work in fighting against censorship, visit: action.aclu.org/give/support...
We keep each other safe by keeping each other informed. As the deployment of troops and federal agents in Memphis intensifies, we want to make sure all in Tennessee know their rights. ‼️
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Visit the 🔗 to download our printable KYR PDF: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
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Visit the 🔗 to download our printable KYR PDF: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
October 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We keep each other safe by keeping each other informed. As the deployment of troops and federal agents in Memphis intensifies, we want to make sure all in Tennessee know their rights. ‼️
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Visit the 🔗 to download our printable KYR PDF: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
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Visit the 🔗 to download our printable KYR PDF: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
The National Guard is here to serve our communities in times of genuine emergency. This is their purpose, and they do it with courage and dedication. Their mission is to rescue our neighbors and rebuild our state, not to police our streets.
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To learn your rights, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
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To learn your rights, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
October 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The National Guard is here to serve our communities in times of genuine emergency. This is their purpose, and they do it with courage and dedication. Their mission is to rescue our neighbors and rebuild our state, not to police our streets.
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To learn your rights, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
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To learn your rights, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
Pres. Trump and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee are deploying National Guard troops and federal agents into Memphis, and it's essential for every Memphian to know their rights.
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Visit the 🔗 to join us Friday to learn your rights and ways to keep your communities safe: https://act.aclu.org/a/memphis-kyr
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Visit the 🔗 to join us Friday to learn your rights and ways to keep your communities safe: https://act.aclu.org/a/memphis-kyr
October 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Pres. Trump and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee are deploying National Guard troops and federal agents into Memphis, and it's essential for every Memphian to know their rights.
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Visit the 🔗 to join us Friday to learn your rights and ways to keep your communities safe: https://act.aclu.org/a/memphis-kyr
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Visit the 🔗 to join us Friday to learn your rights and ways to keep your communities safe: https://act.aclu.org/a/memphis-kyr
As of yesterday, the National Guard is expected to be in Memphis. We’ve sent a letter to Memphis officials demanding compliance with the historic Kendrick Consent Decree — watch to learn more.
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To learn about your rights and to report any rights violation, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard 💻
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To learn about your rights and to report any rights violation, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard 💻
September 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As of yesterday, the National Guard is expected to be in Memphis. We’ve sent a letter to Memphis officials demanding compliance with the historic Kendrick Consent Decree — watch to learn more.
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To learn about your rights and to report any rights violation, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard 💻
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To learn about your rights and to report any rights violation, visit: tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard 💻
With Trump deploying the National Guard and federal agents to Memphis, we are staying informed and prepared.
Visit the 🔗 to check out the newest resource on our website so you can Know Your Rights during the deployment. ➡️ tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
Visit the 🔗 to check out the newest resource on our website so you can Know Your Rights during the deployment. ➡️ tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
September 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
With Trump deploying the National Guard and federal agents to Memphis, we are staying informed and prepared.
Visit the 🔗 to check out the newest resource on our website so you can Know Your Rights during the deployment. ➡️ tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
Visit the 🔗 to check out the newest resource on our website so you can Know Your Rights during the deployment. ➡️ tinyurl.com/KYRMemphisGuard
We're proud to announce that we have appointed Miriam R. Nemeth as the ACLU of Tennessee's new Executive Director! Welcome to the team, Miriam. 🎉
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To learn more about Miriam, visit: www.aclu-tn.org/en/press-rel...
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To learn more about Miriam, visit: www.aclu-tn.org/en/press-rel...
September 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We're proud to announce that we have appointed Miriam R. Nemeth as the ACLU of Tennessee's new Executive Director! Welcome to the team, Miriam. 🎉
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To learn more about Miriam, visit: www.aclu-tn.org/en/press-rel...
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To learn more about Miriam, visit: www.aclu-tn.org/en/press-rel...
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🏵️ Today kicks off a month-long celebration and period of reflection on the efforts and history of Hispanic community members across the country. ✨
This month, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting for the civil liberties of all Tennesseans. #HispanicHeritageMonth
This month, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting for the civil liberties of all Tennesseans. #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🏵️ Today kicks off a month-long celebration and period of reflection on the efforts and history of Hispanic community members across the country. ✨
This month, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting for the civil liberties of all Tennesseans. #HispanicHeritageMonth
This month, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting for the civil liberties of all Tennesseans. #HispanicHeritageMonth
We all deserve to live safely and freely in our state — deploying the National Guard in Memphis only undermines that value, and we will continue to fight for a Tennessee where we all live without fear.
Stay tuned for updates.
Stay tuned for updates.
September 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We all deserve to live safely and freely in our state — deploying the National Guard in Memphis only undermines that value, and we will continue to fight for a Tennessee where we all live without fear.
Stay tuned for updates.
Stay tuned for updates.
We all deserve the freedom to study and live freely in our schools, and we know it's crucial to keep each other protected as we get into the school season — which means knowing your rights as an LGBTQ+ student. Stay tuned for more educational KYR resources to come soon. 📚
September 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We all deserve the freedom to study and live freely in our schools, and we know it's crucial to keep each other protected as we get into the school season — which means knowing your rights as an LGBTQ+ student. Stay tuned for more educational KYR resources to come soon. 📚
The Town of Mason is moving forward with an illegitimate contract for an ICE detention center.
Only 3 of 7 officials present voted to approve it. Their charter requires 4 for a majority.
They're breaking rules to partner with a for-profit prison co. Tell them to stop: tinyurl.com/no-ice-contr...
Only 3 of 7 officials present voted to approve it. Their charter requires 4 for a majority.
They're breaking rules to partner with a for-profit prison co. Tell them to stop: tinyurl.com/no-ice-contr...
August 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Town of Mason is moving forward with an illegitimate contract for an ICE detention center.
Only 3 of 7 officials present voted to approve it. Their charter requires 4 for a majority.
They're breaking rules to partner with a for-profit prison co. Tell them to stop: tinyurl.com/no-ice-contr...
Only 3 of 7 officials present voted to approve it. Their charter requires 4 for a majority.
They're breaking rules to partner with a for-profit prison co. Tell them to stop: tinyurl.com/no-ice-contr...