Syeda Davidson

Senior Staff Attorney at @ACLUofMichigan
Views expressed here are my own
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[Haley Stevens @HaleyforMI]

Mike Rogers will be another rubber stamp for Donald Trump’s dangerous agenda. We can’t afford to give MAGA another Senate seat in November. #MISEN

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

Christopher Gibson was going through a mental health crisis when he suffered at the hands of Warren police. No one should ever face that kind of abuse - that’s why we filed a lawsuit last month. Read more about Mr. Gibson’s case here: https://t.co/LVhtbUKhmd

[Aghogho Edevbie @AghoghoEdevbie]

Get to know me 🙋🏿‍♂️

[Aghogho Edevbie @AghoghoEdevbie]

Allow me to reintroduce myself:
👋🏿 My name is Aghogho Edevbie 👋🏿
🪪 Michigan's Deputy Secretary of State 🪪
🗽 First-generation American 🗽
🍬 Big fan of Mike and Ikes 🍬
🚘🏙️ Son of Detroit 🚘🏙️
〽️ Proud Michigan Wolverine 〽️
🗳️ Candidate for Secretary of State of Michigan 🗳️

[Nathan A. Triplett ⚖️🚌 🏕🥾 @NathanTriplett]

The First Amendment forbids the government from retaliating against someone based on their protected, political speech. The arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil is unprecedented, unconstitutional, and a frightening abuse of state power. https://t.co/qltzYGe5Da

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

“We have comprehensive civil rights protections for transgender students in our state. We believe taking those actions in the executive order violates those laws.” Jay Kaplan, LGBTQ+ Rights Project Staff Attorney

https://t.co/0sljqTUkw9

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

"If this administration does not want to protect the rights of transgender people and their allies, we want them to know that we will."

https://t.co/znvCbhcCdw

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

We are seeking to intervene in a federal transgender rights lawsuit after the @USEEOC informed the court that it was abandoning its claims against a Culver’s restaurant in Clarkston, MI.

Read in full here: https://t.co/CncINDfc6w

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

Early voting is HERE, Michigan! 🗳️ The first weekend was fantastic, with voters and volunteers showing up at polling places across the state. There’s still one more weekend to vote early, so let’s keep the momentum going!

Find hours and locations at https://t.co/2vhBFZQ34s

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

Happy belated Legal Docket Release Day to all who celebrate!
You can read it here: https://t.co/6l3wbOBhLf

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

We are deeply concerned about the passage of a resolution in Livingston County that, with the cooperation of the Sheriff’s Department, formalizes a plan to have law enforcement target immigrants who live and work in the county. https://t.co/aGjKrUTjNZ

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

“…But the idea when you try to remove a book because you don’t like the ideas contained in the book, that raises constitutional issues.”

https://t.co/wpxxUtNqRY

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

The Michigan Supreme Court has the highest legal authority in the state. Their decisions shape our civil rights and liberties, including reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, privacy rights, and more. ⁠

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

Michiganders, the last day to register to vote online or by mail for the August Primary Election is TODAY Monday, July 22!

To register online, or to download a printable application, go to https://t.co/1FuZPriboj. #MIVoting

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

Thank you, Senate Elections & Ethics Committee, for allowing us to speak at today's hearing.

The MI VRA would place MI at the forefront of a national movement. It would build upon recent progress achieved through Prop. 3 ('18), Prop 2 ('22), and recent legislation.

[Ann Mullen @annmullenomeara]

⁦@ACLUofMichigan⁩ colleagues⁩ protesting @scotus where extremists r trying to undo FDA’s approval of abortion medication Mifepristone, safely used by more than 5 million people for 25 years, and gold standard med for miscarriage care. Abortion is healthcare!! ⁦

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

From @SyedaDavidson: "In our own advocacy efforts, we sometimes forget that when a member of a marginalized group is outwardly advocating for that group in the world, it can be a vulnerable, exhausting, and traumatizing thing...

[ACLU of Michigan @ACLUofMichigan]

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Here's a little reminder that
Democracy needs you!

Early voting begins February 17.

[Promote The Vote @Promote_VoteMI]

The February 27 Presidential Primary is coming up! Here are some important dates you need to know in order to cast your ballot. #MIVoting

[Ann Mullen @annmullenomeara]

MI Children facing prosecution often don't have attorneys when before a judge. We can fix this! Thanks #DetroitToday for having @ACLUofMichigan ED @lorelkho and Brd Prz @NathanTriplett on to tell #mileg to pass HB 4630 to ensure kids' rights are protected. https://t.co/yKOPtje9Qn