Coming Out As a Dreamer

Daniel Galindo reflects on the similarities between DREAM Act youth and the LGBT community – especially where "coming out" is concerned.

By Daniel Galindo

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Protecting the Legal Rights of Immigrants

A man named Carlos was waiting at a bus stop in San Bernardino County one recent evening when officers stopped and questioned him "because he looked suspicious." When Carlos was unable to show identification, the police arrested him. Carlos, who works as a janitor, has lived in the United States for 12 years and is married to a U.S. citizen, was jailed and slated for deportation.Carlos is among thousands of people in California who pose no threat to public safety but have been pulle

By ACLU of Northern California

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U.S. Citizens Exiled are Allowed to Return Home

A California father and son, who are both American citizens, were finally allowed to re-enter the U.S. on Sunday after being barred from returning when they refused to cooperate with the FBI.

By ACLU of Northern California

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Opinion: Courageous Hero Inspires America to Become More Beautiful

I did not expect to sing "America the Beautiful" along with nearly 1,000 people at a recent memorial for Fred Korematsu, a true American hero who died March 30.

By Dorothy Ehrlich

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