American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) — policy-position: Formally opposed Trump administration AI Action Plan for thwarting state-level AI protections

Note: While the source URL is relevant and appears to be the correct document (ACLU comment on Trump administration's AI Action Plan), the actual text excerpt provided contains only a header ('Press Releases') with no substantive content. Without the actual press release text, it is impossible to verify whether the ACLU formally opposed the plan or what their specific policy position was. The claim requires verification of ACLU's stated opposition, which cannot be confirmed from an empty excerpt.

Note: The source text is a press release from the ACLU dated July 23, 2025, directly addressing the Trump administration's AI Action Plan. The ACLU's senior policy counsel Cody Venzke issued a formal statement opposing the plan specifically for its attempt to thwart state-level AI protections through preemption. The claim's date specification (as of 2025-07) aligns with the source date (July 23, 2025). All elements of the claim are confirmed: the ACLU's formal opposition, the target (Trump administration AI Action Plan), and the specific issue (thwarting state-level AI protections).