Recent criticism has emerged against the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for its actions perceived as straying from its foundational mission. Critics, including journalists and social media commentators, have accused the ACLU of attacking journalists, whistleblowers, and political activists, specifically naming Matt Bruenig and Jamie Reed as targets. This shift in focus has sparked debate over the ACLU's commitment to protecting free speech and civil liberties, with some suggesting that the organization is prioritizing political agendas over legal principles. The controversy was fueled by an email from the ACLU attempting to smear Matt Bruenig, alongside public criticisms highlighting the organization's departure from its mission and calling it an 'absolute miss'. Additionally, there has been dissatisfaction expressed over the ACLU's handling of rights violations concerning January 6 defendants, with accusations that the organization is allowing law to take a backseat to 'radical politics', calling them 'cowards'. A tweet also mentioned 'TGIF salutes Matt', indicating some support amidst the criticism.
Dear Internet: I want to apologize for painting left-wing media with a broad brush for not caring about violations of J6 defendants' rights. I was able to find ONE piece from 2021 in @TheDailyBeast. So, what's the @ACLU excuse? Law takes a backseat to radical politics? Cowards. https://t.co/3wsYdclCuu
Dear Internet: I want to apologize for painting left-wing media with a broad brush for not caring about violations of J6 defendants' rights. I was able to find this ONE piece from 2021 in @TheDailyBeast. So, what's the @ACLU excuse? Law takes a backseat to radical politics?… https://t.co/EfASJH0bWe
Dear Internet: I want to apologize for painting left-wing media with a broad brush for not caring about violations of J6 defendants' rights. I was able to find this ONE piece from 2021 in the @TheDailyBeast. So, what's the @ACLU excuse? Law takes a backseat to radical politics?… https://t.co/an3nI1iNSU
Dear Internet: I want to apologize for painting left-wing media with a broad brush for not caring about violating J6 defendants' rights. I was able to find this ONE piece from 2021 in the @TheDailyBeast. So, what's the @ACLU excuse? Law takes a backseat to radical politics?… https://t.co/ecE6LuRfby
I want to take back what I said about painting left-wing media with a broad brush for not caring about violating J6 defendants' rights. I was able to find this ONE piece from 2021 in the @TheDailyBeast. So, what's the @ACLU excuse? Law takes a backseat to radical politics?… https://t.co/s42CE9cv6s
Wowwwwww ACLU what an absolute miss https://t.co/tAV0uD46dh
Cannot be overstated how far the ACLU is stranding from its mission by going after Jamie Reed and now Matt Bruenig: https://t.co/9dBpRJ36jV https://t.co/TorAwi3w5G
The ACLU just emailed me trying to smear @MattBruenig. These people have lost the plot -- going after journalists, whistleblowers, and political activists is a sad new low. Anyway, TGIF salutes Matt: https://t.co/RnijUooAOb