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United States — United States Congress & American Civil Liberties Union

6 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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United States — United States Congress: The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to restrict the use of license plate readers, posing a regulatory threat to Flock Safety.
American Civil Liberties Union: The ACLU criticized the changes as 'retreads' but acknowledged the shortened retention window as a step in the right direction. It continues to advocate for stronger privacy protections.
Aug 13, 2026 · 20 articles
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Domestic
United States — United States Congress: Congress has oversight over D.C. affairs but has not intervened to stop the deployment. Its role is central to the city's limited autonomy.
American Civil Liberties Union: The ACLU has criticized the deployment as a 'police state' tactic, arguing there is no genuine emergency. It supports legal challenges against the mission.
Jul 07, 2026 · 43 articles
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United States — United States Congress: Congress was called upon by Trump to act on birthright citizenship but has not yet passed legislation. The new orders could prompt legislative responses or further legal battles.
American Civil Liberties Union: The ACLU predicted the new executive orders are doomed to fail in court, indicating likely legal opposition.
Aug 06, 2026 · 44 articles
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United States — United States Congress: Congress is involved as the midterms approach and as Trump pushes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, but the ruling does not directly affect Congress.
American Civil Liberties Union: The ACLU represents voting rights groups challenging the executive order. Its involvement is significant in the legal battle, and a favorable ruling would support its advocacy.
Jul 25, 2026 · 194 articles
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United States — United States Congress: Congress was criticized by the ACLU for funding mass detention and deportation efforts.
American Civil Liberties Union: The ACLU of United States — Colorado condemned the contract and sued ICE for records, opposing the expansion on transparency and human rights grounds.
Jul 13, 2026 · 8 articles
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United States — United States Congress: Congress received a request from the Pentagon to create new FOIA exemptions. The outcome is pending.
American Civil Liberties Union: The ACLU criticized the overclassification and the Pentagon's request for FOIA exemptions, advocating for transparency.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
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