Press Releases
Jan 09, 2020
Elkhart Sheriff's Coordination with ICE Raises Constitutional Concern
INDIANAPOLIS - It is voluntary for Elkhart County law enforcement to work with ICE, absent a judicial warrant. This type of coordination with ICE discourages immigrants — along w...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Nov 01, 2019
ACLU-MI Applauds Michigan Lawmaker for Introduction of Bills to Allow Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Drivers Licenses
LANSING, Mich. — The American Civil Liberties of Michigan (ACLU) applauds Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) for the introduction of the Drive SAFE bills, which would allow for und...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 10, 2019
NYCLU Files Amicus Brief In Support Of Green Light Law
NEW YORK – On Friday the New York Civil Liberties Union filed an amicus brief in support of the Green Light law, which allows people to obtain driver’s licenses regardless of t...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 24, 2019
ACLU-TN and TIRRC Statements on Sixth Circuit’s Dismissal of Tennessee’s Anti-Refugee Lawsuit
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today dismissed Tennessee legislators’ lawsuit intended to block refugee resettlement in the state due to lack of standing.
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Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 13, 2018
ACLU Comment on Federal Appeals Court Texas SB4 Ruling
SAN ANTONIO — A federal appeals court today upheld portions of Texas’ anti-immigrant SB4 law. The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the law.
Lee Gelernt, deputy dir...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: City of El Cenizo et al v. State of Texas et al
Jan 24, 2018
ACLU Comment on Department of Justice Threats to 23 Jurisdictions Over Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today issued letters to 23 jurisdictions demanding the documents and threatening subpoenas over these localities’ supposed non-compliance...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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