The MeidasTouch Podcast ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero on Trump Lawsuits
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Apr 23, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Anthony D. Romero, the ACLU's Executive Director, sheds light on the organization's courageous legal battles against Trump’s controversial policies. He explains the significant victories in defending democratic values, particularly regarding migrant rights and LGBTQ issues. Romero also dives into the implications of a Supreme Court case related to birthright citizenship and emphasizes the importance of community mobilization to protect civil liberties. His insights underscore the ACLU's proactive stance in turbulent times, advocating for justice and democracy.
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ACLU's Urgent Legal Intervention
- The ACLU's legal team immediately acted to prevent the Trump regime from deporting migrants despite official court rulings.
- They contacted judges urgently and successfully got the Supreme Court to intervene and stop the action.
Unreasonable Migrant Notice
- The Trump administration tried to provide as little as 12 hours' notice in English to migrants being deported.
- This inadequate notice was unlikely to be accepted by the Supreme Court due to fundamental fairness concerns.
ACLU's Strategic Pre-Election Preparation
- The ACLU prepared extensively before the 2020 election for a potential Trump second term by planning lawsuits and responses.
- They developed legal theories and identified clients to act immediately on harmful policies like undoing birthright citizenship.