ACLU Elects First Black President

ACLU Elects First Black President

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The video discusses the ACLU's history and leadership, highlighting Deborah Archer as its 8th president. Archer shares her motivation for becoming a civil rights lawyer, focusing on fighting discrimination and promoting dignity and respect. The ACLU's legal actions during Trump's presidency are also covered, emphasizing their efforts in immigrant rights, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and racial injustice.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the 8th president of the ACLU?

Sonia Sotomayor

Deborah Archer

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Thurgood Marshall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a top priority for the ACLU since 1920?

Environmental protection

Healthcare reform

Economic policy

Racial injustice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Deborah Archer become a civil rights lawyer?

To combat discrimination and promote dignity

To work in international law

To fight for economic equality

To focus on environmental issues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lawsuits did the ACLU file during President Trump's term?

Over 100

Over 200

Over 400

Over 300

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which rights were a focus of the ACLU's lawsuits against the Trump administration?

Corporate rights

Immigrant rights, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, and racial injustice

Animal rights

Intellectual property rights