Our hopes deferred, once again

This month, the Obama administration was expected to launch a program that would have extended temporary relief from deportation to thousands of parents of U.S. citizens and green card holders.That program, known as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), is now on hold after a federal judge in Texas blocked the government from taking applications. The government is appealing that ruling but it is unclear what comes next.

Alexis and his mother

Thanks to President Obama, my American Dream won't become a nightmare

By Anita Shalwani

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Is there a risk when applying for an AB 60 driver license?

Recently, the ACLU of Southern California participated in an event in Kern County on AB 60, California's new Safe and Responsible Driver Act. The act, which went into effect January 1, 2015, permits any eligible Californian to obtain a driver license, regardless of immigration status.

By Katie Traverso

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Turning a new leaf: Driver’s licenses in California

By Stacy Suh

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Fair trials for undocumented immigrants

On Friday, a California appeals court brought us one step closer to ensuring that the protection of our laws – including the constitutional right to a fair trial and an impartial jury – extends to everyone.

By Jennie Pasquarella

To apply or not to apply? That is the question.

By Daisy Vieyra

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A Tale of Two Immigrant Detainees

By Sophia Yapalater

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The ones Obama left behind - and deported without a chance to be heard

By Sarah Mehta

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Two rationales for administrative relief

This blog originally appeared on Balkinization. 

By Ahilan Arulanantham

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