Press Releases

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May 16, 2014

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
May 09, 2014

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
May 06, 2014

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
May 02, 2014

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
Apr 17, 2014

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
Dec 19, 2013

ACLU Sues ICE Over Unfair Telephone Policy

Immigrants Held Incommunicado, in Violation of Basic Rights
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights