Alyssa Franke
@alyssafranke.bsky.social
Internet Gremlin. Doing digital for the ACLU. Probably needs to go outside and touch grass.
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social Hiya! Can you help get curb cuts cleared around H Street? Plows have shoved mountains of snow into the curb cuts. A group of neighbors had to help an elderly man in a wheelchair stuck in traffic on H because he couldn't navigate his wheelchair through high walls of ice.
January 29, 2026 at 5:22 PM
@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social Hiya! Can you help get curb cuts cleared around H Street? Plows have shoved mountains of snow into the curb cuts. A group of neighbors had to help an elderly man in a wheelchair stuck in traffic on H because he couldn't navigate his wheelchair through high walls of ice.
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Our elected officials must rein in ICE's abuses to our communities.
Demand that Congress oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
Demand that Congress oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
January 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Our elected officials must rein in ICE's abuses to our communities.
Demand that Congress oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
Demand that Congress oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget at aclu.org/stop_ice_attacks-
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“Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE” is a sentence that shouldn’t exist.
My daughter's school in Richfield, MN (adjacent to Minneapolis) is closing tomorrow due of out-of-control federal agents. Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE. This isn't about immigration enforcement, it's about terror.
January 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
“Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE” is a sentence that shouldn’t exist.
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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 aclu.org/defeatdelaydilute
We've remained resolute in our defense of democracy for over 100 years — and we aren’t stopping now.
Join us at aclu.org/defeatdelaydilute
January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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 aclu.org/defeatdelaydilute
We've remained resolute in our defense of democracy for over 100 years — and we aren’t stopping now.
Join us at aclu.org/defeatdelaydilute
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BREAKING: We filed a class action lawsuit against ICE and CBP challenging federal agents’ unconstitutional and illegal stops and arrests of people in Minnesota.
We'll see the Trump administration in court.
We'll see the Trump administration in court.
January 15, 2026 at 5:42 PM
BREAKING: We filed a class action lawsuit against ICE and CBP challenging federal agents’ unconstitutional and illegal stops and arrests of people in Minnesota.
We'll see the Trump administration in court.
We'll see the Trump administration in court.
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We’ve spent the last year using every tool at our disposal to defeat, delay, and dilute President Trump’s anti-civil liberties agenda.
In our new report, we break down the wins we've secured, the challenges we've faced, and the fight still ahead. Read it in full now.
In our new report, we break down the wins we've secured, the challenges we've faced, and the fight still ahead. Read it in full now.
Defeat, Delay, Dilute: ACLU Versus President Trump
One year ago, President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term. His administration has created chaos, trampled on our rights, and harmed so many of us. But the ACLU has been fighting back — and w...
aclu.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
We’ve spent the last year using every tool at our disposal to defeat, delay, and dilute President Trump’s anti-civil liberties agenda.
In our new report, we break down the wins we've secured, the challenges we've faced, and the fight still ahead. Read it in full now.
In our new report, we break down the wins we've secured, the challenges we've faced, and the fight still ahead. Read it in full now.
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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This is a huge win for the people of Portland, LA, and Chicago, and for the rule of law.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
President Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
apnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is a huge win for the people of Portland, LA, and Chicago, and for the rule of law.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
As this year comes to a close, we're grateful to the over 400,000 ACLU supporters who made it clear: Troops don't belong on our streets.
They said the same thing about my Irish ancestors when they came to America fleeing the famine too
Rep. Kat Cammarck: "Today, one in six people in the US is foreign born. That quite frankly is not sustainable to maintain a culture that we are known for here in the United States."
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
They said the same thing about my Irish ancestors when they came to America fleeing the famine too
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If you’ve ever found yourself at a holiday meal without the right words to discuss causes you believe in, we’ve got your back.
Gear up to navigate conversations about trans rights, immigrants’ rights, and more.
Gear up to navigate conversations about trans rights, immigrants’ rights, and more.
The ACLU’s Holiday Conversation Guide
Dreading the holiday dinner table? Our experts provide advice to help you navigate the trickiest conversations.
www.aclu.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you’ve ever found yourself at a holiday meal without the right words to discuss causes you believe in, we’ve got your back.
Gear up to navigate conversations about trans rights, immigrants’ rights, and more.
Gear up to navigate conversations about trans rights, immigrants’ rights, and more.
Every health issue I have is genetic that I can document going back at least three generations in my family (and which probably go back even further). What am I gonna do, stand over my great grandma's grave and ask her to take some personal responsibility?
Markwayne Mullin: "Reward people for being healthy. Think about this. Healthcare is the only industry that you're not rewarded for taking care of your responsibility. If you think about homeowners insurance, if you're within 500 feet of a fire hydrant, your insurance goes down."
November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Every health issue I have is genetic that I can document going back at least three generations in my family (and which probably go back even further). What am I gonna do, stand over my great grandma's grave and ask her to take some personal responsibility?
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Starting this week, Capital Area Food Bank is providing free food assistance to furloughed federal workers & contractors struggling to make ends meet because of the government shutdown. Simply show your government work I.D. & stock up on shelf-stable items & fresh produce.
October 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Starting this week, Capital Area Food Bank is providing free food assistance to furloughed federal workers & contractors struggling to make ends meet because of the government shutdown. Simply show your government work I.D. & stock up on shelf-stable items & fresh produce.
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The government doesn't get to decide if your protest is funny, and the government officials can’t punish you for making them the punchline.
May the Force and the First Amendment be with you.
May the Force and the First Amendment be with you.
Man detained for protesting National Guard with Star Wars song sues
Sam O’Hara filmed National Guard troops in D.C. while playing “The Imperial March” on his phone. He never thought his protest would lead to his being detained.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The government doesn't get to decide if your protest is funny, and the government officials can’t punish you for making them the punchline.
May the Force and the First Amendment be with you.
May the Force and the First Amendment be with you.
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We have the right to free speech, whether the federal government likes it or not.
And we have friends everywhere.
And we have friends everywhere.
BREAKING NEWS: Today, on behalf of D.C. resident Sam O’Hara, we’re suing an Ohio National Guard member and four Metropolitan Police Department officers for violating his constitutional rights and D.C. law—simply for playing a song. 🧵
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We have the right to free speech, whether the federal government likes it or not.
And we have friends everywhere.
And we have friends everywhere.
It's a gorgeous fall day and by god AWS is gonna make sure that every digital staffer goes outside and touches grass today.
a white cat laying in a pile of leaves
Alt: a white cat laying in a pile of leaves
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's a gorgeous fall day and by god AWS is gonna make sure that every digital staffer goes outside and touches grass today.
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This group drove 12 hours from Alabama to rally outside of the Supreme Court as it hears a significant case that could undercut the Voting Rights Act
October 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This group drove 12 hours from Alabama to rally outside of the Supreme Court as it hears a significant case that could undercut the Voting Rights Act
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Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr
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It's not too late to RSVP for our Know Your Rights training tonight: aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6
We’re taking to the streets across the nation on October 18 to protest the Trump administration’s abuse of executive power.
Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6
Join us on October 6 at 8pm ET to make sure you’re prepared to protest safely. RSVP at aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6
October 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It's not too late to RSVP for our Know Your Rights training tonight: aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6
Algorithmic timelines that keep pushing more and more "suggested content" has made it practically impossible to keep up with your friends and family on social media in any meaningful way. If it's not a wedding, a new baby, or a funeral, it's not going to appear on your timeline anymore.
October 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Algorithmic timelines that keep pushing more and more "suggested content" has made it practically impossible to keep up with your friends and family on social media in any meaningful way. If it's not a wedding, a new baby, or a funeral, it's not going to appear on your timeline anymore.