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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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

ACLU in Court to Fight Federal Officials for Blocking Young Woman’s Abortion in Texas

October 10, 2017

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Immigrants' Rights, Reproductive Justice

The American Civil Liberties Union will be in court tomorrow for an emergency hearing on behalf of a young woman in Texas who is currently being prevented from accessing abortion care because the Trump administration has adopted a new policy that... Read more

Governor Brown Just Signed the California Values Act and here is Why It’s a Big Deal

October 5, 2017

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

Local law enforcement, in particular the Sheriffs in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, are fully entangled with immigration enforcement authorities and detain people on ICE’s behalf in our local county jails. In San Bernardino county, ICE... Read more »

ACLU Applauds Governor Brown for Signing California Values Act (SB 54)

October 5, 2017

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

ACLU: Today, Gov. Brown acknowledged the voice and views of Californians across the state who worked day and night to ensure Pres. Trump did not conscript CA police into his national deportation force. Read more

California Values Act (SB 54)

Issues :

Criminal Justice and Drug Policy, Immigrants' Rights

his bill ensures that no state or local resources are diverted to fuel any attempt by the federal government to carry out mass deportations and that our schools, our hospitals, and our courthouses are safe spaces for everyone in our community.Read more »

ACLU and Partners Challenge Trump Administration's New Muslim Ban

September 29, 2017

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Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

The ACLU is challenging the Trump administration’s latest version of its Muslim ban - the president’s third such attempt. Read more

ACLU of Northern California and ACLU of Arizona Use Mobile Billboard to Send Convicted Criminal Joe Arpaio a Civics Lesson During Fresno Visit

September 28, 2017

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

We've commissioned a mobile billboard to greet Joe Arpaio ( former sheriff of Maricopa County, AZ) in Fresno, where he is scheduled to appear at a GOP fundraiser. Read more

ACLU Comment on Homeland Security Notice on Immigrants' Social Media Information

September 26, 2017

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Free Speech, Immigrants' Rights

ACLU: The government's intention to retain immigrants' social media info would undoubtedly have a chilling effect on free speech that’s expressed every day online. Read more

Resources for DACA Renewal Applications (California)

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Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

If your DACA benefits expire on or before March 5, 2018, your renewal application must be marked RECEIVED by Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Get help - California resources inside. Read more

ACLU Applauds Coachella Valley School Board Sanctuary Policy

September 25, 2017

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Education Equity, Immigrants' Rights

By a unanimous vote, the Coachella Valley School Board has adopted a policy to protect immigrant students and their families, as urged by the ACLU of California and Building Healthy Communities of Coachella Valley. Read more

ACLU Comment on Trump Administration's New Travel Ban Restrictions

September 24, 2017

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Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice

President Trump issued a third version of his Muslim travel ban, which the ACLU is challenging at the U.S. Supreme Court with partner organizations. Read more