How the ACLU Is Challenging Trump’s Executive Orders, and What You Can Do To Help

I spoke with Anthony Romero, the executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, the nation's premier defender of civil liberties, about the more than 40 executive orders Donald Trump signed on his first day back in office, what they mean for immigration, the trans community, and what Americans who want to help can do.

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[melissaverduin]

Thank you Katie for using your platform for good causes!💥And thank you to the ACLU.🙏

[Zoraida]

Thank you both for such an informative interview. Anthony you should be awarded the Nobel❤. Your courage, commitment, and devotion to human rights are praiseworthy!! I’d like to have your optimism and faith in Americans!! God bless you in your fight for equality!!

[debk]

Thank you, Katie and Anthony. Anthony, you are a beautiful soul who understands the issues deeply!

[richardsimms]

I like this guest. Smart with lots of wisdom and experience

[dreed]

Katie, I just can't believe with all your charisma & knowledge that you don't (yet) have easily a million followers! I've been following you a few weeks, and you have the BEST guests! #1 fan here, really loved Mr. Romero's/ACLU point of view on these topics😂❤!!

[Mvd_dudet]

Thank you Katie, we need you to keep asking all the hard questions to keep us informed.

[JJSo]

This was an overwhelmingly informative discussion…just fantastic.

The #ACLU is a vital organization. So many people don’t understand how important it is for upholding the US Constitution thereby, American society.
Thank you #ACLU .

If people are looking for a way to participate in the fight for justice and feel that they don’t know how to…donate to the #ACLU .

Excellent interview, #KatieCouric. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[kimberlywpb]

Fabulous interview!! It is crystal clear the ACLU has been hard at work, thank God.

[orangeupurple]

Who are we as a people . . . ?? Obviously not what I thought we were . .. I once believed that we were a good kind people with wisdom and fortitude . . but that all feels lost . . forever? Well . . I'm going to continue being myself . . a good and kind person. So there.

[alkkTGenX]

Responsible journalism!!! Thank you Katie - we need this

[cmsirish]

The absolute voice of reason. Thank God for people like this!

[medygantz]

Thank you for this wonderful interview. My heart hurts for our country now that T is in power.

[paintboy]

SCOTUS must support our Constitution. Rule of law must prevail.

[Michele_ODonnell]

This was a very comforting and informative interview. Thank you.

[paintboy]

Democracy works only if we all agree to honor the principles
and play by the rules.

[cecef]

I am a naturalized citizen of 48 years and thank God my parents, sister and I came here legally and all of us went through all the legalities necessary to become citizens. I find what’s going on so sad!

[mw]

It is difficult as an older individual to think I could stand against the deceit and plotting of and such an evil man and administration. I’m truly grateful and thankful to the ACLU for their continued commitment to freedom and democracy.

[berthaalvarado]

Thank you Katie and Anthony for this informative discussion

[dmarkey]

Katie, thank you for giving idea’s and tools at this crazy time. I don’t recognize this country right now. ❤️

[smurfette]

I feel the same drive to tune out, but I have not done so. I am active on YouTube, trying to educate people about trans individuals in the face of all these lies, distortions, and ignorance. Please, everyone, just as Anthony is encouraging us to do, don't give up defending vulnerable communities. One of the traits of Donald Trump is that he never gives up and counts on his detractors to give up. That's how he wins. Let's show him and the MAGA that we will never give up, just like the ACLU never gives up, just like Katie never gives up.