News & Commentary about Immigrants' Rights

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The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.
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Apr 18, 2024

The Government Denies People Access to Asylum Because of Language Barriers. We're Fighting Back.

Asylum supporter holding up a sign reading " ASYLUM IS A HUMAN RIGHT".
The Government Denies People Access to Asylum Because of Language Barriers. We're Fighting Back.

Apr 4, 2024

The Most Extreme Anti-Immigration Bill We've Seen

Austin, Texas, USA - May 29, 2017: A Hispanic mother and her daughter protest SB 4, an anti-Sanctuary Cities immigration law, outside the Capitol.
The Most Extreme Anti-Immigration Bill We've Seen

Mar 21, 2024

In 'Problemista,' Julio Torres Crafts an Imaginative Immigration Story

Still of Julio Torres as Alejandro Martinez in the movie Problemista.
In 'Problemista,' Julio Torres Crafts an Imaginative Immigration Story

Feb 13, 2024

Border Patrol’s Abusive Practice of Taking Migrants’ Property Needs to End

A man and woman with baggage at the border.
Border Patrol’s Abusive Practice of Taking Migrants’ Property Needs to End

Feb 8, 2024

Senate Rejects Deal Threatening Protections for Asylum Seekers

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Senate Rejects Deal Threatening Protections for Asylum Seekers

Feb 2, 2024

The Danger of Abusing Impeachment

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The Danger of Abusing Impeachment

Jan 26, 2024

What’s Hiding in the Immigration & Border Deal? More Mass Surveillance

A uniformed individual in front of a portion of U.S., Mexico border wall.
What’s Hiding in the Immigration & Border Deal? More Mass Surveillance

Jan 12, 2024

Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect

US Customs and Border Protection building facade.
Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect

Dec 21, 2023

Looking to the Future: 2024 at the ACLU

Someone holding a sign that says The Fight Is Far From Finished.
Looking to the Future: 2024 at the ACLU

Dec 7, 2023

We’re Making Sure People in Immigration Detention Know Their Rights

The exterior of an immigrant detention center.
We’re Making Sure People in Immigration Detention Know Their Rights