Immigrants' Rights

The ACLU fights to make sure that the rights and liberties guaranteed by our constitution apply to all immigrants, regardless of immigration status. We challenge the serious civil rights violations faced by immigrant communities.

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After Obstruction by the Trump Administration, Path Cleared for Jane Roe and Jane Poe to Receive Abortions

December 20, 2017

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Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice, Reproductive Justice

In the case of Garza v. Hargan, today the U.S. government announced it is releasing Jane Roe on her own recognizance. “We are pleased that these two young women are able to finally get the care they need," said Brigitte Amiri, senior staff attorney... Read more

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Los vecinos de Central Valley diseñaron su propia línea de transporte, y van para más

December 20, 2017

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Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

La comunidad de West Park se encuentra a menos de media milla de la ciudad de Fresno. Es un lugar pequeño, de unas 130 casas; una comunidad unida... Read more »

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West Park residents gather outside the bus on the day it debuted

These Central Valley Residents Designed Their Own Public Transit Line, and They’re Just Getting Started

December 20, 2017

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Economic Justice, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

West Park is a tightly-knit community, with around 130 homes, in the Central Valley. Unfortunately, the community lacks sidewalks, a sewer system, gutters, street lights, and more. Read more »

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A small child sits on her father's shoulders at a protest, holding a sign that reads "Refugees and immigrants always welcome"

Refugees and Their Loved Ones Challenge Trump’s Muslim Ban in Court

December 8, 2017

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Immigrants' Rights, LGBT Equality, Racial Justice

California-based refugees, immigrants, and their loved ones are filing suit today to challenge the Muslim ban. Read more

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A still from the ad, in which an ICE agent forces a mother out of her car while her child watches from the vehicle.

Rosario Dawson Featured In New Ad Campaign “It’s Time For You To Choose” Targeting California Republicans On Dream Act

December 5, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

Today the three California ACLU affiliates launched a hard-hitting new online ad campaign, featuring actress Rosario Dawson, urging California Republican House members to support a clean Dream Act by the end of 2017. The five representatives are key... Read more

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ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Action on Trump Muslim Ban

December 4, 2017

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Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

Primary contact: Inga Sarda-Sorensen, (347) 514-3984 ( isarda-sorensen@aclu.org ) Washington – The Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily allow the latest Muslim ban to take full effect as the case is litigated. Two... Read more

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ACLU Announces Free Speech for Equal Justice Awardees at UC Berkeley

November 27, 2017

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Free Speech, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

San Francisco - The ACLU of Northern California (ACLU-NC) is pleased to announce that Free Speech for Equal Justice awardees from UC Berkeley have been selected. Awards amounting to $17,000 will be distributed to eleven student groups to bring a... Read more

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Teenage Client Freed After ACLU Wins Relief for Immigrant Minors Jailed Without Due Process

November 22, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

F.E., a 17-year-old from Brentwood, New York, has returned home to his family after being detained for five months in jail-like facilities run by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Read more

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scales of justice in front of a court room

ACLU Wins Relief for Immigrant Teens Wrongly Arrested and Jailed Without Due Process

November 21, 2017

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Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

The teenagers must be given notice of the reasons for their arrests, access to the evidence being offered against them, and a prompt hearing in front of a judge, in which the government would have the burden to justify continued detention. Read more

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Free Speech for Equal Justice Awardees

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Education Equity, Free Speech, Immigrants' Rights, LGBT Equality, Racial Justice

The ACLU of Northern California is excited to announce the Free Speech for Equal Justice awardees at UC Berkeley. Through this one-time grant program, the ACLU of Northern California will distribute $17,000 among eleven student groups to host... Read more