Press Releases

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Sep 28, 2014

Advocates Applaud Signing of Professional Licensing Bill for Immigrants

Law signed by Governor Jerry Brown eliminates licensing barriers for talented immigrant professionals
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Sep 19, 2014

Drive California Coalition Responds to Final License Design

Drive California Coalition Responds to Final License Design
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Aug 13, 2014

CHP Vehicle Impoundments Disproportionately Impacted Latinos

The ACLU of California and the American Friends Service Committee release report based on citations from Fresno County
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights
Jun 24, 2014

Court Rules No Fly List Process Is Unconstitutional and Must Be Reformed

Court Orders Government to Give Plaintiffs in ACLU Lawsuit a Chance to Clear Their Names
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jun 20, 2014

ACLU of California Supports SB 396

Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions of Prop 187
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jun 18, 2014

Advocates Unveil Suggested Improvements to DMV's Proposed Regulations for Immigrant Licenses

Recommendations come one week before key DMV hearings
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights