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ACLU Statement on SCOTUS Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti

While decision is devastating, California law still protects trans youth’s access to care

June 18, 2025

ACLU Statement on the Forcible Removal of U.S. Senator Padilla by Trump Administration Officials

WASHINGTON — In response to the forcible removal of U.S.

June 12, 2025

ACLU Statement on Trump's Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES -- In response to Trump administration's deployment tonight of the National Guard in Los Angeles County, please attribute the following statement to Victor Leung, chief legal and advocacy officer at the ACLU Foundation of Southern California:

June 7, 2025

ACLU Statement on ICE Raids in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Today, federal agents raided multiple L.A. workplaces in the Fashion District, a Westlake Home Depot, and other locales.

June 6, 2025

Settlement Protects Against Re-Detention at Adelanto by ICE

Class members have been free for five years, while Adelanto was near-empty.

June 4, 2025

In Summary Order, SCOTUS Backs Trump Administration, Strips Protections from 350,000 Venezuelan TPS Holders

350,000 Venezuelans lose legal status and work permits, are at risk of deportation

May 19, 2025