November 8, 2017
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Today the three California ACLU affiliates launched a coordinated campaign to urge five key California Republican House members to support a clean Dream Act by the end of 2017. Read more
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.
Interactive: Timeline of Trump's Muslim Ban... Check it out
Settlement with ICE lets immigrant detainees use phones to call... Read more
Class action lawsuit to stop unreasonable detention. Learn more
Applying for a driver's license under AB 60... Learn more
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November 2, 2017
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Congress must pass a clean Dream Act before lawmakers leave town for their winter holiday recess. Due to the actions of President Trump immigrant youth are already losing protection from deportation. Congress must act now to provide them assurance... Read more
Blog
November 1, 2017
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Eight people were killed and nearly a dozen more injured yesterday when a man drove into the bike lane of a street in Lower Manhattan. Instead of expressing unity and resilience, Trump took to Twitter to further his nativist agenda, calling for... Read more »
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October 26, 2017
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Statement from Jennie Pasquarella, Director of Immigrants' Rights: “It is urgent that Congress pass a clean Dream Act before the winter recess. Congress must not leave town for their winter holiday recess without dealing with this vital issue... Read more
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October 25, 2017
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ACLU reaction: Justice prevailed today for Jane Doe. But the Trump Administration's efforts to interfere in women's decisions won't stop with Jane. Read more
Blog
October 24, 2017
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California is known for protecting the rights of marginalized people. The ACLU of California sponsored and supported incredible legislation that was ultimately signed by the governor. And we couldn't have done it without our partners. Read more »
Now more than ever, it's important to know your basic constitutional rights when entering the United States from abroad. If you believe any of your rights were violated or wish to report mistreatment at an airport or land Port of Entry in California... Read more
News
October 18, 2017
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The Office of Refugee Resettlement was preventing a 17-year-old, who is being held at a shelter for unaccompanied immigrant minors in Texas, from getting an abortion. The ACLU challenged the obstruction and the judge has ordered that the young woman... Read more
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October 15, 2017
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On Oct. 15, Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 31, the California Religious Freedom Act to ensure the state of California never participates in a federal Muslim registry. Read more
Legislation
Muslim Americans are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. They are us. SB 31 will ensure that California does not participate in any way in a registry targeting Muslims.Read more »