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
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 9, 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