⚖ The West Michigan Federal Court Association, State Bar of Michigan United States Court Committee, and MSU College of Law held an interesting discussion last night: "Legal Ethics in a Moment of Transformational Technological Change." I always appreciate an opportunity to be back on campus.
White and light green text: "Meta: Stop being creepy. Don't make it easier for stalkers, scammers, and government agents to spy on us." Tinted blue photo of someone's faces as if being captured by facial recognition. White ACLU logo. Black background.
If Meta adds face recognition to their “smart” glasses, it would force their panopticon onto us all.
Take action to protect our privacy at aclu.org/eyewear_not_spywear
These kids were real troopers this weekend! Between them they attended an ACLU of Michigan Board of Directors meeting, a Redford Democratic Club meeting, and the Michigan Democratic Party Endorsement Convention in Detroit. #AdventuresWithTeddy #AdventuresWithCharlie
Blue graphic with an image of a absentee ballot in the background reading "Millions of people depend on voting by mail, including: People with disabilities People juggling multiple jobs Seniors People without access to transportation Service members and their families People in rural areas And more President Trump shouldn’t be making it harder for us to vote."
President Trump’s new executive order attempts to restrict mail-in voting, which would make it more difficult for millions of people to cast a vote.
We’re taking him to court to protect our right to participate in our democracy.
🧩 The fourth of our national parks we've visited puzzles: 1000 piece of Bryce Canyon.
Lynn Liberato spoke at this year's Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society annual membership luncheon about the eleven women (out of 144 total) who served as delegates to Michigan's 1961 Constitutional Convention. Fascinating and timely.
White and light green text: "Meta: Your glasses shouldn't know our names." Tinted green and blue images of surveillance cameras and footage of people walking down a street, surrounded by rectangles. White ACLU logo. Black background.
Installing facial recognition tech in AI glasses would hand bad actors a new tool for scams, abuse, and harassment.
Tell Meta to course correct at aclu.org/eyewear_not_spywear
Tell Meta: Stop being creepy. Don’t make it easier for stalkers, scammers, and government agents to spy on us.
Oakland County leaders approved a new pilot program to deploy drones, even as residents and advocates raised questions about how the technology could be used and who it could impact.
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In Kalamazoo, city leaders declined a federal grant for new police officers after raising concerns about the conditions attached - including requirements to allow communication with federal immigration authorities and comply with executive orders.
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Our phones, computers, and social media accounts reveal deeply personal information about us. That's why it's so vital that police warrants for these devices be targeted, specific, and time-bound.
As technology advances, we must make sure our Fourth Amendment protections do too.
Great turnout at this morning's 6th Annual Community Impact Breakfast in support of Scouting America. Teddy spoke briefly about what he likes best about being a Cub Scout and did a terrific job. Proud of you, my boy! #AdventuresWithTeddy
What if you had to show a passport or birth certificate just to register to vote?
That’s what MI House Bill 4765 would require -- adding new barriers for eligible voters, even though it’s already illegal for non-citizens to vote.
Kimberlee Williams had never been to Maryland when she was arrested for a crime that she didn’t commit, because police relied on an incorrect result from facial recognition technology and concealed it from the court when applying for arrest warrants.
We can't let this happen to anyone else.
Meta's plans to install facial recognition in their “smart” glasses would destroy our chance at privacy and anonymity in public. We could all be identified without our consent.
Send a message to Meta demanding they make eyewear, not spywear.
Really impressed by the Lansing Community College production of 1984. There are two more shows this weekend. Admission is free. Highly recommend it.
Queer people will not be erased, no matter how hard President Trump tries.
Like attorney Alexander Kristofcak said, "The Pride flag belongs at Stonewall."
White text: "If Meta adds facial recognition to their glasses, it would: Allow wearers to covertly identify anyone around them and match our names to personal data Pave the way for stalking and harassment by government agents or bad actors Make it easier to go after immigrants, queer people, and other vulnerable communities." Light green text: "Meta must call off this dangerous plan." Illustration of blue glasses. White ACLU logo. Black background.
Urge Meta to put a stop to this massive invasion of privacy at aclu.org/eyewear_not_spywear
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NEW: We released a report showing that our country's current approach to traffic safety has failed to reduce roadway deaths while imposing harsh financial and human costs.
Using traffic stops as a policing tool is ineffective for public safety, and excessive stops threaten our civil liberties.
NEW: We’re joined by 75 organizations in calling on Meta to cancel plans to install facial recognition technology on their “smart” glasses.
This tech would allow anyone who wears the glasses to identify and spy on those around them.
Meta must stop this all-out assault on our privacy and safety.
🎻🎶 This weekend's Northern Lights Festival performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra was beautiful (as was Orchestra Hall!). 25-year old Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene played a concerto that brought everyone to their feet.
Our Fourth Amendment rights don't come with a price tag.
Congress must close the loophole that the government uses to buy its way around the Constitution.
📚 We made a lot of progress thanks to spring break! Teddy finished reading me Cressida Cowell's How to Break a Dragon's Heart (the eighth of twelve books in Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon series). Eight down. Four to go. #AdventuresWithTeddy
The Planetary Society, as detailed in this article from Scientific American, has identified *54* NASA science missions that would be endangered under the proposed budget. Disinvesting from scientific leadership and discovery is not how you make a nation great.
As we await the the return of Artemis II tomorrow evening, please take the time to read about the President's FY 2027 budget proposal: NSF cut by nearly 55%. NIH cut by 13%. NASA cut 23% (including a 47% cut to its science division).
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) issued the following statement in response to today’s release of a new report by Detroit Disability Power (DDP), which details their findings after assessing Election Day polling locations in seven southeast Michigan counties last year.
We're honored that Bruce Springsteen lent us his iconic anthem to spread the news of our landmark Supreme Court case protecting birthright citizenship.
If you're born here, you belong here. Period.
Five states have passed laws empowering residents to sue federal agents who violate their constitutional rights.
More states must take action as the Trump administration deploys officers across the country.
📚 Teddy finished reading me Cressida Cowell's How to Ride A Dragon's Storm (the seventh of twelve books in Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon series). Seven down. Five to go. We're more than halfway done! #AdventuresWithTeddy
