MilesSmiles

I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for @JeninYounesEsq and the incredible work she and her colleagues at the @adc do to protect people from government abuses. When CBP seized journalist Max Blumenthal’s devices, Jenin helped secure their return in less than 24 hours and is now pursuing legal action demanding greater transparency and accountability. But her work isn't limited to prominent journalists or public figures. Jenin had never even met me, yet she took the time on very short notice to assist me when I was traveling through CBP. More recently, she helped another friend whose family was detained at an airport and had their devices seized. These are just a few examples of the countless people she helps, often quietly and without any public recognition. And she certainly doesn't do it alone. There's an entire organization of dedicated people working tirelessly to defend the rights of citizens and noncitizens alike. Jenin herself probably works 80 hours a week serving a massive community across the country. I genuinely don't know how she does it, but I know that this kind of work takes an enormous personal toll. The other side has ann entire army of lawyers and organizations. We have our own as well but we don’t know them or support them enough. People like Jenin spend their lives showing up for others. I think it's time we showed up for them.  ADC needs our support and resources to continue this important work and give people like Jenin the relief they deserve. If you appreciate having people willing to stand up to government abuses, especially when ordinary people have nowhere else to turn, please consider supporting their work. I'll leave a link below for anyone who wants to contribute. 👇