ACLU DEBRIEF: Texas Voter Purge | Campus "Free Speech Zones" | The Patriot Act lives on 16FEB19

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FROM THE FRONT LINES Donald Trump pledged his help and support to adoption agencies that discriminate against gay parents. ACLU's Leslie Cooper explains: “We can't afford to have good families cast aside based on a religious test.” We're challenging this policy in Michigan. (please note that this link brings you to a third-party website, washingtonpost.com)   Amazon claims that its facial recognition technology can be used by law enforcement without jeopardizing civil rights. ACLU, Black lawmakers — and some of Amazon's own shareholders — firmly disagree. Read more about this concerning technology. (please note that this link brings you to a third-party website, thehill.com)   Pennsylvania has made strides recently to reform its criminal justice system. However, a proposed “victims' rights” law would be a major step in the wrong direction. Learn more about this flawed and dangerous constitutional amendment.   Free speech on campus is not really free when it's confined to a “free speech zone.” That's why we're defending the First Amendment at Arkansas State University.   We're suing Texas for rolling out an error-ridden voter purge program that flagged tens of thousands of registered voters for review — despite officials knowing that the list included naturalized citizens who are eligible to vote. (please note that this link brings you to a third-party website, chron.com)   TUNE IN Watch ACLU's Lee Gelernt on Democracy Now! discuss how badly the government mishandled the family separation crisis at the border — and where the case is headed next. (please note that this link brings you to a third-party website, democracynow.org)   WHAT’S NEXT? Parts of the Patriot Act are due to expire this year. As Congress prepares to debate reauthorizing them, this is how we shine a light on government surveillance.   TAKE ACTION All workers need paid family leave to address serious health and care giving concerns without risking their lives and livelihoods. Tell Congress: Pass the FAMILY Act now. DONATE