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

NoteThe source is an official ACLU press release from July 23, 2025, which directly confirms the claim. The ACLU formally opposed the Trump administration's AI Action Plan specifically because it thwarts state-level AI protections (by directing the FCC to review and override state AI laws, and cutting off federal funding to states with robust protections). The date (July 2025) matches the claim's 'as of 2025-07' specification. The opposition is explicit and unambiguous.

NoteThe 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).