Press Releases
about Immigrants' Rights
Jul 13, 2017
American Family Sues U.S. for Abusive Detention at Canadian Border
ACLU Lawsuit Charges Treatment of Parents and Four Children Violated Their Constitutional Rights
Issue Areas:
National Security
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 29, 2017
ACLU Statement on States Urging Trump Administration to End DACA
WASHINGTON — State officials from Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia sent a letter today to Attorney Gener...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 29, 2017
Comment on Reported Guidance for Trump Muslim Ban Implementation
WASHINGTON – The federal government has reportedly issued extremely restrictive guidance on how it plans to implement a portion of President Trump’s Muslim ban.
The ban had bee...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 28, 2017
ACLU Statement on House Immigration Bills
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives will vote on two immigration bills tomorrow, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) and Kate’s Law (H.R. 3004).
Lorella Prael...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jun 26, 2017
Federal Court Extends Order Blocking Immediate Deportation of Iraqi Nationals
DETROIT — The federal court that blocked the immediate deportation of Iraqi nationals in Michigan last week has extended its order nationwide.
The move helps ensure that Immigrat...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Hamama v. Adducci
Jun 26, 2017
Supreme Court to Hear Trump Muslim Ban Challenge
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court will review the challenge to President Trump’s Muslim ban, and will keep the ban from taking effect in the interim as to individuals who have a c...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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