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Supreme Court to Hear Trump Muslim Ban Challenge
Advocates Applaud Gov. Brown for Providing Additional Funding for Deportation Defense
CA Gov. Brown's revised state budget proposal includes an additional $15 million for legal services for immigrants, including deportation defense. Research has shown that having effective legal representation can multiply immigrants’ ability to stay in the country.
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ACLU of California Issues Texas Travel Advisory
The American Civil Liberties Union of California issued a travel alert today informing anyone planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law enforcement following the passage of a Texas law, known as SB4.
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LAUSD Board Votes to Pass a Binding Safe Schools Resolution for Immigrant Students and Families
ACLU of California Denounces Trump Administration’s Orwellian “VOICE” Initiative
The Department of Homeland Security has introduced its "VOICE" initiative, described as a "grotesque propaganda tool" by the ACLU of California's Immigrants' Rights Director.
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Judge Blocks Federal Government from Denying Funds to ‘Sanctuary Jurisdictions’
San Francisco —Today, a judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction that blocks the federal government from denying federal funds to “sanctuary jurisdictions.”
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ACLU of Northern California Files Lawsuit Demanding Documents on Implementation of Trump's Muslim Ban
ACLU Applauds California Bills to Reject Muslim Registry and Protect Immigrants from Mass Deportations
Today, the CA Senate approved SB 54, SB 31, and SB 6. Lawmakers affirmed that in California, we don’t build walls. We build movements to keep all families and communities safe, strong, and whole.
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ACLU Rallies for Freedom and Justice for All at State Capitol
The ACLU of California held its annual rally and lobby day to promote civil liberties legislation. Several policymakers, advocates, affected community members, and 400 ACLU members and supporters from throughout the state joined the organization.
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ACLU Statement on California Chief Justice’s State of the Judiciary
ACLU of California Center for Advocacy and Policy statement in response to CA Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye's State of the Judiciary Address.
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ACLU del Norte de California entabla queja contra la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza por agresión sexual
La ACLU del Norte de California radicó dos quejas con el gobierno federal a nombre de dos hermanas que fueron agredidas sexualmente por un oficial de CBP.
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