Aggrieved jíbaro in search of justice and hilarity. Racial justice lawyer @ACLU, Agitator @ACLUStaffUnited, formerly @NLRB. Personal acct, views my own.
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Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
The U.S. has a colonies problem, and today #SCOTUS took the side of those refusing to admit it. By denying Fitisemanu, the justices permit U.S. territory residents to be treated as second-class citizens and allow the racist #InsularCases to keep them “separate and unequal.” 1/2
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
Our federal government has a moral and legal responsibility to help the US citizens of #PuertoRico recover from the #HurricaneMaria tragedy just as it would help any other group of American citizens. #TakeAction4PR #HurricaneMariaRecovery takeaction4pr.org/take-actio…
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
1/6 It’s great that @POTUS is helping bring much-needed aid to #PuertoRico. Not so great though that his Admin continues propping up the #InsularCases and the colonial framework they established. Here’s what you need to know about los #CasosInsulares.
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
The Insular Cases still prevent millions of people — overwhelmingly people of color — from accessing certain constitutional rights and protections.
It's long past time for the Supreme Court to strike down the Insular Cases once and for all.
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Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
@AliwandoORTZ is an awesome attorney who has worked to protect workers' free association rights and to promote economic justice. You can check out a few of his articles on the @ACLU's website!
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@JoeBiden @KamalaHarris @USDOJ "We urge the Biden administration, in the name of liberty, democracy and racial equity, to finally condemn the Insular Cases." - Anthony Romero (@ACLU), Lourdes Rosado (@latinojustice), @JNelsonLDF (@NAACP_LDF) #InsularCases
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Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
From Amazon to Trader Joe's, workers are organizing.
Former National Labor Relations Board attorney @AliwandoORTZ talks to @DelyanneMoney about why labor unions are on the rise and how workers are fighting for dignity and better pay.
Listen now. cnn.it/3xTtkiT
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
My name is Andy Parker. When my daughter was killed on live TV, I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison’s life through action.
Now, I am running for Congress as a proud Democrat to fight for Virginia. Help me by retweeting, following, and amplifying my message.
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
It's a big day for us! Our Bargaining Committee is having its first virtual sit-down with @NonprofitUnion and @ACLU Management to discuss the future of remote work at our organization. Excited to rep our members, and looking forward to a productive working relationship.
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
Here's hoping the @ACLUofIL can get back to fighting threats to civil liberties instead of fighting the unionization of its staff.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The @NLRB issued its decision and WE WON EVERY POSITION!
This decision confirms what we knew all along: @ACLUofIL's attempts to exclude more than half our unit have no basis in law or fact.
After half a year, we finally have an election date! @NOLSW2320 @UAW #1u
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could uphold the rights of Puerto Rico residents.
People who live in Puerto Rico are entitled to live under the full protections of the US Constitution. Period.
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Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
Tomorrow #SCOTUS will hear the Vaello-Madero case. 👀 We'll be following in hopes the court ends the discriminatory exclusion of the millions of mostly Black and brown people living in the territories from critical SSI benefits.
Learn more about the case. demos.nyc/3H0xU1o
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
Haley is a 17 year old with downs syndrome who would be eligible for SSI next year if she lived in the states instead of Guam. The Supreme Court and Congress have the power to change this. They should act. #IamJosé #GuahuSiJosé #VaelloMadero equalrightsnow.org/iamjose
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Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has sent a message to its supporters saying the Strathmore expects BSO performers to cross a picket line and work with scabs. They call it ‘both ethically and legally impossible’ to do so. Therefore, BSO is not performing at Strathmore:
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
Today, in a new memo, General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo explains her position that certain Players at Academic Institutions are employees under the National Labor Relations Act. Read more: nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-…
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
RT if you support my legislation to ban members of Congress from selling and trading stocks.
Alejandro Agustín Ortiz retweeted
Important perspective on the injustices of so-called "crime-free" housing ordinances from the Institute for Justice. #discrimination #aclu #housing #fairhousing #hud #affh #IJ
Recently I wrote about "crime free" rental ordinances, and how they pose massive civil liberties problems both for renters and their landlords. Faribault, MN is facing a challenge in federal court from the @ACLU, as is Granite City, IL from @IJ.
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