Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Sep 24, 2017
ACLU Comment on Trump Administration’s New Travel Ban Restrictions
NEW YORK — President Trump tonight issued a third version of his Muslim ban. Like the previous version, this ban blocks travel to the United States from six predominantly Muslim ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 22, 2017
ACLU Comment on Trump Administration’s Possible New Travel Ban Restrictions
NEW YORK — The Trump administration is reportedly considering new travel ban restrictions.
The American Civil Liberties Union and partner organizations are challenging Trump’s ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 14, 2017
ACLU: Congress Should Vote No on Latest Anti-Immigrant Bill
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter in opposition to a proposed bill that would create a new, sweeping basis for deporting and detaining immigrants. The...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 07, 2017
ACLU Comment on Muslim Ban Interim Ruling on Refugees and Family Members
NEW YORK — A federal appeals court ruled that grandparents, uncles, aunts, and other family members of people in the U.S., and refugees with assurances from resettlement organiza...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 05, 2017
Comunicado de ACLU sobre la terminación de DACA
WASHINGTON — La Casa Blanca anunció hoy que revocará el Programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés). Lorella Praeli, direct...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Sep 05, 2017
ACLU Statement on Termination of DACA
WASHINGTON — The White House announced today that it is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Lorella Praeli, director of immigration policy and c...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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