Press Releases

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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

ACLU of California Supports SB 396

Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions of Prop 187
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

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

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

Judge Rules to Limit Mandatory Detention of Immigrants in California

Immigration judge grants motion for preliminary injunction requiring the government to give certain immigrants a bond hearing in California.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

California Congressmembers Push Back on DHS over Driver’s Licenses for Immigrants

Members of California’s Congressional Delegation urge DHS to reconsider its rejection of California’s driver’s license design.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

California Groups Reject DHS’s Attempt to Strong-Arm State on Driver’s Licenses

Broad coalition urges DHS to let California move forward with creating a driver’s license that provides the greatest protections for the state’s immigrant communities.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Civil Rights Organizations Warn California Counties: New Federal Court Decision Finds Immigration Detainers Unconstitutional

Letter urges counties to join 30 counties in Oregon, 3 in Washington, and 3 in Colorado in ending compliance with detainers in wake of decision
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Detained Asylum Seekers Sue Obama Administration to End Long Waits for Initial Interviews

Department of Homeland Security Routinely Violates Laws Requiring Timely Reasonable Fear Interviews
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights