Monica Hopkins, the Executive Director of the ACLU of D.C. and a veteran in civil liberties advocacy, discusses crucial issues affecting democracy today. She outlines the ACLU’s strategies against mass deportations and highlights the importance of understanding First Amendment rights, especially for protesters. Monica emphasizes the ACLU's preventative measures in monitoring and challenging harmful policies, the implications of D.C. statehood, and the ongoing fight for due process within the criminal justice system. Listeners will find valuable resources and ways to support civil liberties.
