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Today we honor the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when then-activist John Lewis led over 600 civil rights marchers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. State law enforcement met the peaceful protestors with intense violence, charging on the group with batons and tear gas. Later that year, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law to protect the freedom to vote for Black and Brown Americans. Since this historic moment, we've lost key voting rights protections that

Today we honor the 59th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when then-activist John Lewis led over 600 civil rights marchers across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. State law enforcement met the peaceful protestors with intense violence, charging on the group with batons and tear gas. Later that year, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law to protect the freedom to vote for Black and Brown Americans. Since this historic moment, we've lost key voting rights protections that

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ACLU launches 'Atoning Alabama'

ACLU launches 'Atoning Alabama'

These prefilled bills are giving us the ick! Help us reject these bills in the Statehouse next year and pledge to fight for the rights of ALL Alabamians at the link: https://action.aclu.org/petition/pledge-fight-us-statehouse-2026 | ACLU of Alabama

These prefilled bills are giving us the ick! Help us reject these bills in the Statehouse next year and pledge to fight for the rights of ALL Alabamians at the link: https://action.aclu.org/petition/pledge-fight-us-statehouse-2026 | ACLU of Alabama

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ACLU of Alabama report finds drastic drop in pardons granted

ACLU of Alabama report finds drastic drop in pardons granted

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Rocky Myers’ story epitomizes everything wrong with the death penalty: ➡️ He is almost certainly innocent ➡️ Key witnesses were coerced to lie by the police ➡️ His jury did not want him put to death ➡️ His lawyers used racist language and missed key deadlines to appeal Rocky's story matters, and we will not forget about him. | ACLU of Alabama

Rocky Myers’ story epitomizes everything wrong with the death penalty: ➡️ He is almost certainly innocent ➡️ Key witnesses were coerced to lie by the police ➡️ His jury did not want him put to death ➡️ His lawyers used racist language and missed key deadlines to appeal Rocky's story matters, and we will not forget about him. | ACLU of Alabama

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In a major a win for voting rights, a federal court ruled that Alabama’s 2023 congressional map not only violates the Voting Rights Act but was enacted by the Alabama Legislature with racially discriminatory intent. This ruling establishes that the Alabama congressional map must include two districts where Black voters have the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. Read more about this historic win here: https://www.aclualabama.org/en/press-releases/black-alabama-voters-win-fair-congr

In a major a win for voting rights, a federal court ruled that Alabama’s 2023 congressional map not only violates the Voting Rights Act but was enacted by the Alabama Legislature with racially discriminatory intent. This ruling establishes that the Alabama congressional map must include two districts where Black voters have the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. Read more about this historic win here: https://www.aclualabama.org/en/press-releases/black-alabama-voters-win-fair-congr

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Alabama, we've been on the MOVE! Over the last few months, we've traveled throughout the state to learn more about the issues that are impacting Alabamians. And we're not done yet! Stay tuned to find out where we're heading next as we help move Alabamians to the polls in 2026 and beyond! Join us in the work to ensure that all eligible Alabamians can vote freely, fairly, and safely. | ACLU of Alabama

Alabama, we've been on the MOVE! Over the last few months, we've traveled throughout the state to learn more about the issues that are impacting Alabamians. And we're not done yet! Stay tuned to find out where we're heading next as we help move Alabamians to the polls in 2026 and beyond! Join us in the work to ensure that all eligible Alabamians can vote freely, fairly, and safely. | ACLU of Alabama

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Who We Are | Our 60th Anniversary

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Our interim Legal Director, Allison Mollman spoke with At Liberty on the recent ruling on IVF, the need to repeal the 2018 abortion ban amendment from the Alabama constitution, and the resilience of Alabamians in facing these challenges. Listen to the full episode and learn more about this recent decision and how we are fighting it here: https://www.aclu.org/podcast/in-alabama-embryos-are-people-and-it-wont-stop-there | ACLU of Alabama

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You better WERK, Alabama! Want to learn how to advocate for an Alabama where we can all thrive? Then join us on Saturday, Jan. 24th for our annual Werk The Lege (Lege meaning Legislature) event! We're gathering in Montgomery with folks across the state to learn with and from fellow organizers, advocates, and everyday Alabamians who want to engage with the Alabama legislative process. No background in organizing is required, just curiosity and a willingness to werk! Food and refreshments will be

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ACLU of Alabama holds first ‘Atoning Alabama’ workshop

ACLU of Alabama launches 'Atoning Alabama'

ACLU files lawsuit over anti-DEI law in Alabama

Watch this Emmy-winning short documentary that the ACLU released with them. about seven year old Kai Shappley as she navigates growing up as a trans child in Texas, where she's been banned from the girls' bathroom. See the full video here: https://www.them.us/story/aclu-film-series-transgender | ACLU of Alabama

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The ACLU was made for this moment. We've remained resolute in our defense of democracy for over 100 years — and we aren’t stopping now. Join us at the link in our bio. | ACLU

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Supreme Court Allows Discriminatory Map in Alabama #Shorts

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We're working to go all-in on the fight for systemic equality — but we need your help. Make a difference today at aclu.org/create_equality | ACLU

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ACLU of Alabama holds food drive to encourage voter registration

When we show up in defense of our rights, we make a difference. Learn more at aclu.org/we_show_up_civil_liberties | ACLU

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"If we don’t vote, we have relinquished all the power we have in this society.” Watch inspiring stories from ACLU Voters below and sign up to join us today. | ACLU

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Project 2025 is the roadmap for a tyrant. It lays out a plan for extremist politicians to trample our most fundamental rights — but we have the playbook to fight back. Learn more at ACLU.org/project2025. | ACLU

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Elections have profound impacts on our rights and liberties. That’s why ACLU volunteers are working to get all the 2020 candidates on the record on important issues. Asked about protecting the right to vote for incarcerated individuals, Bernie Sanders said, “People who have felonies should be able to vote.” ACLU volunteers will keep working hard to get all candidates on record, but we need you to make a commitment with us. Sign our pledge to vote for a candidate who will end unjust laws that str

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Elections have profound impacts on our rights and liberties. That’s why ACLU volunteers are working to get all the 2020 candidates on the record on important issues. Asked about his plan to defend a woman’s right to choose, Beto O’Rourke said, “I would support overturning the Hyde Amendment to make sure that every woman...is lawfully able to access an abortion or reproductive health.” ACLU volunteers will keep working hard to get all candidates on record, but we need you to make a commitment wit

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All of our opposition was not wasted — over 30 additional members of Congress listened to their constituents and changed their vote to oppose this harmful bill. The fight to protect our right to dissent is not over. | ACLU

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Resistance is hard – but voting is easy. And it’s the most powerful tool we have to protect our civil rights. Are you ready to be an ACLU Voter on November 6th? Make a plan today. | ACLU

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Here's what you missed this week at the Alabama Statehouse. Be sure to follow us for more updates! | ACLU of Alabama

Here's what you missed this week at the Alabama Statehouse. Be sure to follow us for more updates! | ACLU of Alabama

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Alabama, are you ready to WERK? The 2026 Alabama Legislative Session has begun and we want to make sure that you're informed about what's happening in our state. Join us on January 24th for the ACLU of Alabama's Werk the Lege teach-in. We will spend the day learning about Alabama's legislative landscape and hearing from experts that are fighting for a better Alabama. Registration TODAY at the link:https://www.aclualabama.org/event/werk-lege-2026/! It's time to WERK, Alabama! | ACLU of Alabama

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🗣️ WE ALL HAVE RIGHTS. Learn how to exercise them with our handbook, available at aclu.org/defendyour-rights | ACLU

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We have the blueprint to defend our civil rights and liberties during a Trump presidency. Read more at aclu.org/project2025. | ACLU

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HB642 – Protecting Access to IVF and Contraception - ACLU of Alabama

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