Darren and Daniel are U.S. citizens from Illinois who were unlawfully arrested at work after DHS agents broke through a gate and used chemical irritants against them that required medical attention. They are two of 54 people being represented by ACLU affiliates seeking justice for agents' abuses.

Forest Park cemetery workers arrested during Operation Midway Blitz seek damages

A pair of west suburban cemetery workers who were detained at the height of Operation Midway Blitz last fall have filed claims against the federal government, alleging they were arrested without proba...

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Extra! Extra! Catch our column about Maine’s new ICE Out laws in today’s @bangordailynews.bsky.social from our executive director, Molly Curren Rowles. Read the full piece >> tinyurl.com/4yvhvj6b

As usual, the president offered no evidence of his off-the-cuff accusations. www.theverge.com/policy/97419...

Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran

As usual, the president offered no evidence of his off-the-cuff accusations.

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Fears about masculinity have driven militaries to incompetence for over a century. Read FP’s paywall-free analysis:

The Book That Predicted Pete Hegseth’s Failures

‘On the Psychology of Military Incompetence’ examines the narrow minds of petty men.

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The law is on voters' side. Federal law — and many state laws — prohibit armed federal agents at polling places, voter intimidation, and election interference. Our new resource explains these protections and the efforts underway to keep elections safe and secure. bit.ly/4yOProg

Preventing Voter Intimidation by Federal Agents at the Polls

Any deployment that intimidates voters or interferes with elections would be illegal. Should one occur, officials and civil society are prepared to challenge illegal acts so that voting can proceed uninterrupted.

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Flock's business model is a threat to our constitutional rights. Join the growing push to kick automatic license plate readers out of our communities.

Get The Flock Out

Automatic license plate reader (ALPR) companies like Flock Safety are quietly trying to build a nationwide mass surveillance system. If there are Flock cameras in your city, they are tracking, logging, and sharing your movements without a warrant. But we're not powerless. More and more communities are rejecting these creepy cameras — and yours can be one of them!

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No one person should hold too much power for too long, and that's why we're urging state legislatures to call on Congress to pass Supreme Court term limits. bit.ly/3Tdzl7e

Model State Resolution Urging 18-Year Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices

State lawmakers should call on Congress to enact Supreme Court term limits.

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I’m so proud of my union sister Roxanne Brown and all the work she has done as International President of @steelworkers.bsky.social. USW is a force of good for working people, and she brings that energy to fight for a stronger future for all workers every day.

She Never Worked in a Steel Mill. Now She Leads the United Steelworkers.

New union leader Roxanne Brown’s first test will be contract negotiations with U.S. Steel under its new Japanese ownership.

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Great letter in today's Irish Times. The government has refused the visas for Palestinian students in Gaza on outrageous grounds and imposed appeal conditions *which they know* are impossible. #FreePalestine

The government has a legal responsibility to protect unaccompanied children, it has failed to uphold that duty. 7/31 was the last day of the current contract which means there is no clear plan for the 20K+ kids. Take action now: tinyurl.com/protect-kids.

More than 1,000 students from across the country joined us on Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress to pass the Dream and Promise Act, which would grant a long overdue pathway to citizenship to over 4 million Americans. Help us put pressure on our representatives at aclu.org/dream-promise-bsky

Texas broke its power record last week. Then broke it again — past 90,000 MW. And nobody asked you to touch your thermostat. Why it held: ~11,000 MW of new capacity, plus record solar carrying the worst hours. The fix for a grid crisis was... building more grid.

Texas Broke Its Power Record... Twice. Nothing Broke. #Texas #ERCOT #TexasHeat #solar

Texas set an all-time power demand record on Tuesday, July 21 — 87,403 MW in triple-digit heat. The next afternoon, demand blew past 90,000 MW. ERCOT never asked anyone to conserve, and roughly…

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📍 Lubbock: Sheet Metal Workers (@smart-union.bsky.social) Local 49 just cut the ribbon on a new JATC apprenticeship training center – investing in the next generation of union tradespeople in West Texas!

‘Future of West Texas’: Lubbock’s new training center

LUBBOCK, Texas — SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 49 celebrated the grand opening of its apprentice training facility in Lubbock on July 24, marking an important investment in skilled tr…

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Today in Focus: How Palantir got into the NHS Episode webpage: www.theguardian.com/news/series/... Media file: flex.acast.com/audio.guim.c...

2/2 #PopEyePaxton gave #ElonMusk hands-on access to Voting Systems & allowed Abbott to ban poll observers for DAYS. @marcelias.bsky.social @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social @texasobserver.org @texastribune.org @elpasolawyersguild.bsky.social @dallasnews.com @texaspublicradio.bsky.social @uaw.org

"There’s no getting around that the devastating impact of the Trump administration’s assault on science will be felt for years to come."

Trump May Be to Blame for Less Accurate Weather Forecasts

Experts say Donald Trump gutting the National Weather Service means fewer weather balloons, which means less accurate weather forecasts.

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As the Supreme Court weighed consequential issues this term, the public judged the Court itself. Focus groups show the verdict was largely negative. bit.ly/45uqvVm

Dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court Spans the Political Spectrum

Focus groups reveal that Americans are highly critical of the current Court and support reforms to make it more impartial and accountable.

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Forty-nine of 50 states do not provide lifetime appointments for their state supreme court justices. No one should hold power for life. We're urging state legislatures to call on Congress to pass Supreme Court term limits. bit.ly/3Tdzl7e

Model State Resolution Urging 18-Year Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices

State lawmakers should call on Congress to enact Supreme Court term limits.

brennancenter.org

The cockroach protests were a rare wake-up call for Modi and his government—and the first time in a long time that they realized they had missed a trick. Read FP’s deep dive for free:

How Gen Z ‘Cockroaches’ Beat Modi at His Own Game

India’s prime minister is famous for his savvy use of social media. Now he’s getting a wake-up call.

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A new bill would tackle political corruption by establishing a new federal enforcement agency — here's why that's important:

Israel has always been happy to fight Iran down to the last American. The quagmire swallowing the U.S. is one Israel spent decades engineering. Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.

As of July 11, nearly 66,000 people are in ICE detention, and arrests have surged to 1,474 a day. This is not normal. And the blank check Congress handed to ICE & CBP will only make it worse. https://austinkocher.substack.com/p/ice-quietly-arresting-more-people

ICE Quietly Arresting More People Than Ever According to Latest Data

NEW DATA ALERT 🚨 After months of data silence, ICE's new numbers show 65,765 people in immigration detention, deportations near 1,250 a day, and arrests now at 1,473 a day.

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“The measure is intended to prevent landlords from using immigration enforcement to pressure tenants or sidestep lawful eviction procedures.”

Laws limiting cooperation with ICE to take effect July 29

The ACLU said it plans to track compliance with the new laws through public records.

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Free and fair elections depend on voters being able to cast a ballot without fear or intimidation. That's why federal law and many state laws prohibit armed federal agents at polling sites and ban voter intimidation. Our latest resource breaks down the law. bit.ly/4yOProg

Preventing Voter Intimidation by Federal Agents at the Polls

Any deployment that intimidates voters or interferes with elections would be illegal. Should one occur, officials and civil society are prepared to challenge illegal acts so that voting can proceed uninterrupted.

brennancenter.org

Ghada Ashour, a student who came here from Gaza at today's protest at the Department of Justice on how these brilliant Palestinian students must be allowed to come here. #FreePalestine

Full episode available here: theintercept.com/2026/07/31/d...

Abdul El-Sayed Answers: Can the Left Win in the Midwest? Yes.

The Michigan Senate primary is the next biggest test for the direction of the Democratic Party.

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The Michigan Senate primary is the next biggest test for the direction of the Democratic Party. @abdulelsayed.bsky.social joined @akelalacy.bsky.social to talk about the state of the race: youtube.com/shorts/FRzTC...

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed On AIPAC Money In Politics

YouTube video by The Intercept

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Benjamin Netanyahu gushed about his White House meeting with Donald Trump this week, but the meeting was most notable for what went unsaid about Iran. mondoweiss.net/2026/07/neta... #Palestine #Israel

Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump was not nearly as successful as he claims

Benjamin Netanyahu gushed about his White House meeting with Donald Trump this week, but the meeting was most notable for what went unsaid about Iran.

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Economic opportunity strengthens communities. When more people have access to good jobs, fair wages, education and housing, everyone benefits. Investing in people has always helped move America forward. #TheMarchContinues #America250

From fighting corruption to protecting elections and reforming the Supreme Court, our podcast explores the ideas and solutions shaping the future of U.S. democracy. bit.ly/4hC45Ja