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Federal Court Orders Legal Representation for Immigrant Detainees With Mental Disabilities

California Court Says Vulnerable Immigrants in Removal Proceedings Unable to Represent Themselves Must Get Counsel and a Hearing

April 23, 2013

Class Action Lawsuit Forces Policy Change to Protect Detained Immigrants with Serious Mental Disabilities

LOS ANGELES – Class Counsel appointed by the United States District Court in the Franco v. Holder case today issued the following statement regarding the U.S.

April 22, 2013

ACLU of California Responds to Gang of 8 Immigration Plan

Statement by Hector Villagra, Executive Director of the ACLU of Southern California:

April 17, 2013

School Success and Opportunity Act Passes Assembly Education Committee

(Sacramento) The School Success and Opportunity Act (AB 1266), authored by Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, has passed the Assembly Education Committee by a vote of 5-2.

April 17, 2013

Ninth Circuit Rules Detained Immigrants Have Legal Right to Bond Hearings

(Los Angeles) A panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled that immigrants who have experienced prolonged detention have a right to a bond hearing to determine whether or not they should continue to be detained.

April 16, 2013

ACLU/SC Deputy Executive Director James Gilliam recipient of Loyola Law School award

(Los Angeles) Today, the ACLU of Southern California (ACLU/SC) is proud to announce that its Deputy Executive Director James Gilliam is a recipient of Loyola Law School’s Outlaw Alumni of the Year Award.

April 4, 2013