Press Releases

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Apr 23, 2026

SCOTUS Case To Decide Future of TPS for 1.3 Million Immigrants

We're challenging the Trump administration's attempt to make virtually all Temporary Protection Status decisions unreviewable by the court system.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: Mullin v. Dahlia Doe
Apr 2, 2026

Court Finds Border Patrol Violated Federal Court Order During Sacramento Raids

The court granted a motion to enforce an order barring Border Patrol from making illegal stops in the Eastern District of California
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Court Cases: United Farm Workers, et al. v. Noem, et al.
Mar 25, 2026

ACLU Sues Modesto Over Unconstitutional Mask Ban

The vague and overbroad prohibition on face coverings and safety gear at protests infringes on the free speech rights of the public and the press
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court Cases: Pacific Media Workers Guild, et al. v. City of Modesto, et al.
Dec 29, 2025

Siskiyou County Settles Claims Over Race-Based Traffic Stops, Agrees to Major Reform

Sheriff’s Office to follow new traffic stop reforms and comply with independent oversight
Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Police Practices
Court Cases: Mathis et al v. County of Siskiyou and Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue