Press Releases
Jun 24, 2018
ACLU Comment on Trump’s Call to Deprive Immigrants of Due-Process Rights
NEW YORK — President Trump today advocated for eliminating due process for immigrants, saying: “When somebody comes in, we must immediately, with no Judges or Court Cases, brin...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 06, 2018
ACLU Comment on Trump Administration Zero Tolerance Policy at Border
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced today that it is implementing a “zero-tolerance” policy to prosecute immigrants entering the U.S. at the border.
Cecillia Wang, ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jan 16, 2018
ACLU Comment on Trump Administration Appeal of DACA Ruling
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today announced its intent to appeal directly to the Supreme Court last week’s federal district court ruling that ordered the government ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Dec 05, 2017
Rosario Dawson Featured In New Ad Campaign “It’s Time For You To Choose” Targeting California Republicans On Dream Act
Ads Launched By California ACLU Affiliates Shows ICE Agents Ripping Mother Away From Her Kids. Group to Target Reps. Cook, Issa, Nunes, Royce, and Walters With Ads.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 21, 2017
Court Orders Trump Administration to Restore DACA Status to ACLU Client Jesús Arreola
WASHINGTON — A federal district court in California issued a preliminary injunction in the case of Jesús Arreola late yesterday, ordering the government to restore Arreola’s D...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 02, 2017
ACLU Comment on Reports that Trump Does Not Want Fix for Dreamers Attached to Spending Bill
WASHINGTON — President Trump reportedly told Senate Republicans at a White House meeting today that legislation addressing Dreamers’ status should not be included as part of th...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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One woman violently forced into assisting a murder seeks clemency in Michigan. Author and journalist Justine van der Leun calls for states to enact laws protecting criminalized survivors.