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.