The blue ribbons were also everywhere at the Oscars, leading ACLU chief communications officer Michael Moore to tell The Hollywood Reporter: “We have been incredibly heartened by the outpouring of support for the ACLU from the entertainment community at large as we band together to protect and defend the rights and civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution for everyone in this country.”
The non-partisan, non-profit organisation defends and protects individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S. Its membership has doubled since Donald Trump was elected president.
The accessory is worn to show support for the American Civil Liberties Union and its “Stand With the ACLU” initiative.
No matter how extravagant the dress or tuxedo, blue ribbons popped on the straps and lapels of guests and nominees at the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, making it onto the stage on multiple occasions.