The problem is that most progressives could care less about Civil Liberties. The days of Civil Libertarians on the left are long gone. They have no use for freedom if it gets in the way of amassing power. The Democrats are no longer classical Liberals (Liberty, equality). They are Marxists. Your Liberties must give way to the will of the people. Equality (Equal opportunity) has given way to Equity (Communism or equal outcomes). Government must trample your freedoms and your rights to assure Equity.
The problem is that most progressives could care less about Civil Liberties. The days of Civil Libertarians on the left are long gone. They have no use for freedom if it gets in the way of amassing power. The Democrats are no longer classical Liberals (Liberty, equality). They are Marxists. Your Liberties must give way to the will of the people. Equality (Equal opportunity) has given way to Equity (Communism or equal outcomes). Government must trample your freedoms and your rights to assure Equity.