We just hit $25,000, and thanks to another generous donor, unlocked a 10K BONUS match. Every dollar helps defend our liberties!

There is proposed legislation in the state Senate that would rapidly and massively expand surveillance of Pennsylvanians. Learn about it. Then call your state Senator to protect our privacy rights and tell them to oppose SB 912!

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor our trans neighbors and friends who we have lost to violence. We hold their memories in our hearts as we continue to fight against inequality and injustice towards the trans community.

When it comes to privacy, there's nothing more personal than our DNA —and our state Senate has proposed a bill that would create a massive genetic surveillance program by collecting it. Contact your state Senator and tell them to vote against increased DNA collection of Pennsylvanians!

Gender-affirming care is a lifeline for trans youth who should be free to thrive as their full selves. Care for PA trans youth remains legal, and we won't let transphobic ideals diminish the dignity, rights, and lives of trans people — our trans community is worth fighting for.

Give the gift of civil liberties on Giving Tuesday! Our work makes sure that the rights of Pennsylvanians continue to be protected, but we can't do it alone. Thanks to a generous match, every dollar you donate will be doubled up to 25k.

⏰Time is still on your side. Get that mail ballot turned in before 8 p.m. today! Find a ballot return location: vote.pa.gov/ReturnBallot.

Polls close at 8 p.m., but if you're in line today before 8 p.m., stay in line until you vote! KYR on Election Day. 🗳️

Stay calm, Chester County voters. 😮‍💨Our provisional ballot system is designed specifically for situations like this to protect every voter's right to participate in our democracy. 📲 The Election Protection Hotline if you have questions: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

📣Election Day is tomorrow. Make sure you check the end of your ballot for the PA Supreme Court retention race! Get some last-minute facts about the race here: aclupa.org/SCOPA2025 🗳

Looking for a deeper understanding of this year's state Supreme Court retention race? Watch this short interview by @contrariannews.org, featuring our very own Mike Lee, to learn the stakes of this election. And make a plan to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, if you haven't already! youtu.be/ULq7B5N2_V4?...

"The state Supreme Court retention race may not have the glitz of a presidential election. But the stakes couldn’t be higher. When it comes to how you are allowed to exist and pursue happiness — that is what’s on the ballot."

We’re nearing the PA Supreme Court retention race on Nov. 4, so you might be wondering: What recent rulings have impacted our lives, communities, and civil liberties? This article does a breakdown. Stay informed, and vote by or before Election Day! www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/10...

We, the people, aren’t going anywhere, and we won’t be silenced. President Trump and his administration are abusing their power and denying us our fundamental rights in the process, but we won’t back down. Will we see you at a No Kings demonstration tomorrow? Events: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=a...

Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day is an effort to tell the truth about our country's history and celebrate Native cultures so we can move forward together through restorative practices. We honor the Native people of PA: the Iroquois, Munsee Delaware, Lenape Delaware, Erie, Shawnee, and Susquehannock.

When President Trump tries to silence our freedom of speech, we just get louder. Join a No Kings protest near you on October 18! www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu

Our team is made up of passionate leaders, so we're not surprised when they are recognized! Congratulations to Naiymah and Sophia for this achievement! You can find them on the list here: epgn.com/.../pgn-anno...

Victory!✌️ Our right to vote is sacred, which is why we have safeguards in place to protect it. Wash. Co (and all PA counties) must inform voters about ballot mistakes so they have the opportunity to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day. Read more here: www.aclupa.org/press-releas...

You can't deny the dignity of our Hispanic/Latine loved ones and neighbors. This Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s honor, uplift, and emphasize the vital contributions, importance, and rights of Hispanic/Latine communities across Pennsylvania.

The Facts: Your parents — or you, if you are over 18 — can ask to correct your records (put it in writing). If the school disagrees, you can request a hearing, and even if you lose the hearing, you can add a statement to your records.

We want to hear from you: Tell us in the comments, what issues matter to you this year? 🤔

A PA Supreme Court justice can serve another term based on retention vote results, which are a simple yes or no: Yes (Keep) or No (Remove). To learn more about what a retention election is and why it matters, visit: www.aclupa.org/scopa2025/

Don't let an off-year offset your rights! PA Supreme Court justices help to uphold the issues that are most important to you throughout the commonwealth. Make your voice heard in this year's retention election. Learn more about SCOPA and the race here: www.aclupa.org/scopa2025/.

Lawsuit✅ People power✅ Protest signs ✅ We joined the community before our court hearing, challenging Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran's illegal decision to make it known: 287(g) agreements cause community fear and lead to racial profiling. Learn more: www.aclupa.org/press-releas...

Do you know what to do if your school wants to search your locker? The answer is in our students’ rights handbook. Download your free copy today to learn about your rights: www.aclupa.org/know-your-ri....

Our recent cases and wins make it clear: you’re never too young to dissent. There is no age limit to knowing and standing up for your civil liberties.

“It’s a horrifying thought that the government is ready, willing and able to play with children’s lives in this way.” - Vic Walczak, ACLU-PA Legal Director

Lee’s story underscores the need for trans youth to have access to lifesaving healthcare in PA. We highlighted the importance of this access last month:

📣A federal court just ordered U of Pittsburgh to lift the suspension of the campus club Students for Justice in Palestine and reinstate its full privileges after affirming that an open advocacy letter they sent was protected free speech under the U.S. Constitution. www.aclupa.org/cases/sjp-pi...

Pittsburgh, what tools will you use to take on threats to your civil liberties? ACLU has you covered with a Power and Purpose training on September 6. Spots are limited, so don’t procrastinate: act.aclu.org/a/pittsburgh....

Being unable to afford cash bail can disrupt families, jobs, and housing stability, all before someone has had their day in court. We address these concerns in our statement: www.aclupa.org/press-releas....

The law is clear, Pennsylvania does not have to work with ICE. We urge @governor.pa.gov to end voluntary state collaboration in the commonwealth to protect our immigrant neighbors and their rights. Send a letter here:

"The military is not trained to police communities; it is trained to neutralize threats. Their presence in a policing role creates an environment of fear and confrontation, escalating tensions rather than resolving them."

“Everyone should be outraged no matter where they fall politically. If we believe in fairness, proportionality, and the rule of law, we cannot stay silent while our neighbors are disappeared into remote prisons simply for trying to survive and build a life.”

We must do all we can to fight back against President Trump's cruel war on immigrants. Tell Governor Shapiro to take action today to shut down ICE in Pennsylvania. action.aclu.org/send-message...

When local police or other authorities cooperate with ICE, they open themselves up to serious potential legal liabilities. They also undermine the trust of the communities that they've sworn to serve and protect.

Pennsylvania ❤️ immigrants. Huge shoutout to all the Pittsburgh community organizations who are fighting back against the president's cruel war on immigrant communities. Supporting and sticking up for our families, friends, and neighbors is what truly makes America great.

Tell Governor Shapiro to do all he can to end collaboration with ICE in Pennsylvania! action.aclu.org/send-message...

ACLU-PA offices will be closed through August 1 to give our staff time to rest and recharge. We'll see you in a week!

“A cornerstone of our democracy is the right and ability to hold powerful entities, including governments, accountable when they do wrong...The lawsuit filed against Mr. Murray was nothing more than an effort to silence him as a result of his effective, constitutionally protected advocacy."

This Disability Pride Month, we reflect not only on our progress but also on the activists, community leaders, and visionaries within the disability community who continue to drive us toward justice.

Minor errors on provisional ballot envelopes should not disenfranchise otherwise eligible voters – especially those that were the result of poll worker errors. ACLU-PA and other voting rights advocates worked tirelessly to protect voters from these types of errors in 2024.

This November's election could reshape the makeup of the state Supreme Court for the next decade. While off-year elections tend to fly under the radar, the impact that our state Supreme Court has on our civil liberties cannot be understated.

Matthew Murray used Right To Know requests to gather evidence for a lawsuit against Upper Pottsgrove Township to stop the development of protected public land. He won. /1

This afternoon, ACLU-PA Senior Organizer Naiymah Sanchez joins a discussion about how the evolving legal landscape impacts TLGBQIA+ communities across PA. Topics will include key issues related to identity, family, and access to legal protections. Join us! www.eventbrite.com/e/a-decade-a...

Yesterday, Pennsylvania House Republicans tried to push Senate Bill 9 -- which would ban trans girls participating in school sports in the commonwealth-- out of committee without a full vote. They failed. 🧵 /1

We've said it before and we'll say it again: immigration detention is cruel, inhumane, and completely unnecessary. It's long past time to shut down the for-profit immigration detention center in Moshannon Valley.

Tomorrow, join ACLU-PA and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania for a webinar about immigration law and how it impacts state and local governance. We'll talk about ICE raids in PA and the ACLU-PA's lawsuit against Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran. RSVP >> us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Congress just voted to kick millions of people, including children and people with disabilities, off of Medicaid while bankrolling the president's police state, cruelty towards immigrants of color, and unconstitutional executive overreach. Shame on every lawmaker who voted for this abomination.

UPMC and Penn State Health are turning their backs on their young patients at a time in their lives when accessing necessary healthcare can be the difference between academic success and failure, fulfilling social lives and ostracization, and even life and death.