Artwork: "Upcycled" by @unsupportivebra

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This campaign was created by members of the UMO Discord community as a way to celebrate Ruban Nielson?s birthday (of Unknown Mortal Orchestra) with intention and impact.

We believe music builds connection. It gives people space to feel, to question, to gather, and to speak. At this moment in history, many immigrants and even U.S. citizens are facing detention, barriers to due process, and limitations on their ability to protest or exercise their First Amendment rights. Families are navigating fear and uncertainty. Communities are being destabilized.

We may not be lawmakers, but we are a community who can help. All proceeds from this campaign support the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. This includes:

• Protecting due process rights
• Defending the right to free speech and peaceful protest
• Advocating for fair treatment under the law
• Challenging unlawful detention practices

This shirt represents more than a birthday tribute. It represents solidarity. It represents the belief that no one should be silenced, detained without fairness, or denied their constitutional protections.

If Unknown Mortal Orchestra?s music has ever made you feel seen, connected, or empowered ? this is one way to extend that energy outward. Wear it with love. Wear it with intention. Wear it knowing that community can move things forward.