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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Madera County and ACLU Settle Lawsuit

February 14, 2018

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Immigrants' Rights

The County of Madera and the ACLU of Northern California settled a lawsuit today regarding California’s open meeting law, the Ralph M. Brown Act. The ACLU filed suit in July of last year, alleging the County violated the Brown Act during a closed... Read more

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Alameda Rejects Surveillance Deal with Company Tied to ICE

February 7, 2018

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Immigrants' Rights, Privacy and Government Surveillance, Technology and Civil Liberties

Last night, the Bay Area city of Alameda unanimously rejected a proposed $500,000 contract to purchase license plate reader technology from Vigilant, a company that recently sold ICE access to its nationwide database. This is a win for the rights of... Read more »

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The Shame of the State of the Union

February 2, 2018

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

There were many awful aspects of President Trump’s State of the Union message, but we have a personal perspective on one in particular, thanks to our work on behalf of immigrants who have been accused of being gang members based on dubious or non-... Read more »

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ACLU of California Sanctuary Schools Campaign

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Education Equity, Immigrants' Rights

California is and must be a beacon of diversity and inclusion for all students. Foremost among our rights is the fundamental right to education guaranteed by the California Constitution, and the right to equal educational opportunity enshrined in... Read more

Know the Facts and Know Your Rights for Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian Communities

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Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

The government targets people with increased surveillance, profiling Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian communities. Know the facts and know your rights. Read more

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California: Redadas de ICE

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Immigrants' Rights

Dadas las recientes amenazas de redadas de ICE a gran escala, la ACLU del Norte de California quiere asegurar que conozcas tus derechos. Read more

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A Fourth Young Immigrant Woman Is Being Blocked by the Trump Administration From Obtaining an Abortion

January 11, 2018

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Immigrants' Rights, Reproductive Justice & Gender Equity

Earlier this week, we learned that a 17-year-old immigrant in government custody was being blocked by the Trump administration from obtaining an abortion. This isn't the first time. Read more »

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Twenty-two Immigrant Teens Freed after Wrongful Arrests by the Trump Administration

December 20, 2017

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

ACLU clients are home for the holidays after months in detention without due process. Read more

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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 & Gender Equity

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 »