Press Releases

California ACLU Affiliates Call On CA GOP Representatives To Support Bipartisan Push To Pass Clean Dream Act By Christmas

Immigrant Youth Can Not And Must Not Be Used As Political Footballs. Statement from Jennie Pasquarella, Director of Immigrants' Rights for the ACLU affiliates in California: "It is urgent that Congress pass a clean Dream Act before leaving town for their winter vacation. Congress must not leave
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU in Court to Fight Federal Officials for Blocking Young Woman's Abortion in Texas

SAN FRANCISCO — The American Civil Liberties Union will be in court tomorrow for an emergency hearing on behalf of a young woman in Texas who is currently being prevented from accessing abortion care because the Trump administration has adopted a new policy that directly prevents unaccompanied immig

ACLU Files Class Action Suit Against Trump Administration For Unlawfully Revoking DACA Grants

Filed on DACA Renewal Deadline, Lawsuit Will Protect Wrongfully Targeted Young Immigrants NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation of Southern California filed a class action lawsuit today on behalf of young immigrants against the Trump administration for its unlawful
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU Applauds Governor Brown for Signing California Values Act (SB 54)

The bill, commonly known as the 'Sanctuary State' bill, will limit state and local police’s role in deportations.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights