Press Releases

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May 30, 2012

Central Valley School District and State of CA Sued for Violating English Learner Students’ Rights

Major civil rights organizations come together in first suit of its kind in CA to ensure that young English learners have an equal chance to succeed
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jul 20, 2011

ACLU Announces Settlement of Case to Protect Immigrants' Rights in Sonoma County

Agreement Limits County's Assistance in Civil Immigration Enforcement
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Feb 16, 2011

ACLU to Sheriffs: Immigration-Based Policing Too Costly

New Report Details Ways to Lawfully Boost Public Safety, Limit Costs
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights
Nov 15, 2010

Victory for Tuition Equality

ACLU Applauds Ruling: In-State Rates for all High School Grads Regardless of Immigration Status
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Racial Justice
Aug 12, 2010

Immigration Agency Disavows Detention Practice Challenged by ACLU

New Policy Confirms Limits on Local Jailing of Immigrants without Criminal Charges
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform, Immigrants' Rights
Jul 27, 2010

ACLU Seeks Records About FBI Collection Of Racial And Ethnic Data

FBI's Claimed Authority To Track And Map "Behaviors" And "Lifestyle Characteristics" Of American Communities Raises Alarm
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Privacy and Technology
Jun 30, 2010

ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional "No Fly List"

List Blocks People From Flying Without Explanation or Due Process
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights