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What A Day
ACLU Ready To Fight
Nov 18, 2024
AJ Hikes, ACLU’s Deputy Executive Director for Strategy and Culture, shares insights on the organization’s fight for civil liberties amid a potentially tumultuous political landscape. He discusses how past resistance movements—like the Women’s March—have inspired current activism. Hikes emphasizes proactive legal strategies to combat threats such as mass deportation and abortion bans, highlighting the importance of community resilience and collective action. He also reflects on the need to reclaim optimism in the face of political fatigue and challenges.
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- The ACLU plans to leverage its past legal victories to combat aggressive policies anticipated from a second Trump administration.
- Community grassroots activism is essential for resisting oppressive federal policies and empowering local advocacy initiatives for civil rights.
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ACLU's Legal Strategy Against Trump's Policies
The ACLU plans to leverage its extensive legal experience to combat the expected aggressive policies of a second Trump administration. With over 400 successful legal actions taken during Trump's first presidency, the ACLU aims to use litigation as a primary strategy. This includes fighting against anticipated initiatives such as a national abortion ban and mass deportation efforts, emphasizing the importance of local governance in resisting federal overreach. The organization aims to mobilize its vast network of activists and legal resources to create supportive legal frameworks at state and community levels.
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