New York Civil Liberties Union

Want something you can do NOW to prepare NY for Trump? Tell lawmakers to take up the policy agenda the NYCLU released immediately after the election. So many of us are understandably pausing to take stock and recharge. That's important. There will be so much responsive work ahead, in community and in the courts. Still, the storm has a landfall date. There are steps lawmakers must be pushed to take today to safeguard our freedoms come Inauguration Day. The NYCLU has a plan, New York has a path, and people have power.

We are thrilled to share that we won GOLD at the #AnthemAwards for our campaign to support the Long Island Roller Rebels and fight back against Nassau County's discriminatory ban on transgender people in sports. Thank you The Anthem Awards for this recognition!

Come work with us! With The Legal Aid Society, we're hiring for a Community Engagement Expert to help ensure the NYPD is complying with a new Settlement Agreement that protects the rights of protesters. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eX7NiDkt

Trump and his cronies have set the stage to ban abortion, target trans people, separate families, criminalize protest, and much, much more. To meet this moment, we're calling on New York lawmakers to shore up our state’s protections before Trump takes office on January 20, 2025. Join us:

Tonight, Mayor Adams succeeded in his stealth attempt to get New Yorkers to cede more power to him. Next up: Reforming the City Charter revision process to make sure this kind of deceptive mayoral power grab can’t happen again.

WE WON! The votes have been counted, and New York has passed Prop 1! New York voters showed up for women and LGBT, immigrant, and disabled New Yorkers by approving the most progressive and comprehensive state Equal Rights Amendment in the country. With this victory, abortion is permanently protected in New York State, and equality and inclusion are now the law of the land.

Today is the day! Here’s the key to the back of your ballot. Hint: YES on 1, and in NYC: NO 2-6.

What will you #PowHerTheVote for this election? "I really want to PowHer The Vote... to envision in a more creative and comprehensive way what an equal and just and loving society looks like. And so electing leaders and voting for policies like #Prop1 that will enable us to do that." - Jenna Lauter, New York Civil Liberties Union See the full PTV Reproductive Freedom Panel at PowHerTheVote.org

What. A. Night! That's a wrap on Sing Out For Freedom 2024! Thank you so much to our incredible cast, including Sara Barielles, J. Harrison Ghee, Eden Espinosa, members of the cast of Suffs the Musical, and so many more unforgettable performances! We were especially thrilled to be joined by our host, the legendary Katie Couric, and of course our Michael Friedman Freedom Award winner, Busy Philipps. We'll see you all next year - don't forget to Sing Out! Photo credit: Amber Yang

"Long Islanders shouldn’t be fooled. The fall of Roe was a reminder that none of our rights is forever guaranteed. They must be fought for, fortified, and defended."