Newsletter: October 2025

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October 2025 Newsletter

Community is the Antidote to Immobilization

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” — Alice Walker

By Sandy Chung, she/her

groups of protesters in front of glass doors.

Surveillance Businesses Have Human Rights Responsibilities

The Trump Administration's immigration abuses are human rights violations

Immigrants behind chain link fence in an overcrowded detention area

Protecting Free Speech in the Face of Government Retaliation

Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative free speech activist. This violates the First Amendment.

One protest sign reads: "Free Speech, Free Country." The other reads: "Save Free Speech"

How Trump's Attacks on Democracy Put the Constitution at Risk

From military crackdowns to silencing dissent, this Constitution Day reminds us all that we must fight to uphold our rights and preserve the rule of law.

A demonstrator holds a sign (with white letters on a black background) that reads "DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION".

Trump Is Firing Federal Workers Over Beliefs He Doesn't Like

Punishing dedicated civil servants associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion is unconstitutional retaliation and harms the American people

Demonstrators hold signs from ACLU & ACLU DC that read" REINSTATE FEDERAL WORKERS NOW" and "EQUAL AND JUST TREATMENT FOR ALL" as they protest in support of Federal Workers at the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, DC.

Digital Driver’s Licenses Could Make “Surveillance Pricing” Much Easier for Companies

The coming battles over being identified versus not being identified

A driver's license in which the photo shows a man peering at the camera through binoculars

“Surveillance Pricing” Hurts Consumers, Incentivizes More Corporate Spying on Them

Those hurt the most are those who can least afford it

An electronic cash register reading "Total Due $69.99"

Free Speech At Risk in America’s Schools

Censorship efforts in Florida, Oklahoma, and beyond restrict teaching on race, gender, and LGBTQ issues, as well as limit political speech. The ACLU is fighting back.

A student holds up a placard reading 'Education needs free speech' while attending a march.