Nation Oct 22 Immigrant rights group says pregnant women in ICE detention received inadequate care By Sara Cline, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press
Politics Sep 03 Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday agreed with immigrant rights groups that Trump improperly invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua in March. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Mar 27 Watch 8:10 ACLU attorney on suing Trump administration for using wartime authority for deportations President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, without due process, could end up at the Supreme Court. An appeals court upheld a ruling blocking the administration from using the rare wartime authority for… By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Unda Dittaboot
Nation Mar 19 A parents group is challenging an Ohio school district’s pronoun policy. Here’s what to know The group argues that the policies unconstitutionally compel "viewpoint-based" speech by forcing students who believe in only two genders to use pronouns that suggest otherwise. By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press
Politics Mar 17 ACLU asks judge to force Trump administration to state under oath if it violated court order by deporting immigrants Plaintiffs in a lawsuit over President Donald Trump's use of an 18th century wartime law are asking a federal judge to force the administration to state under oath whether it violated his court order temporarily barring deportations. By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Feb 04 Watch 5:51 ACLU sues Trump administration over trans youth health care restrictions By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Sam Lane The ACLU announced legal action against the Trump administration’s executive order which targets gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit says Trump’s actions are withholding lawfully appropriated funds and violating the rights of trans youth by depriving them of medical care… Continue watching
Feb 03 ACLU sues Trump administration for shutting down southern border asylum access By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press The decision outlined in one of President Donald Trump’s immigration-related executive orders is “as unlawful as it is unprecedented,” said the complaint, filed in a Washington federal court. Continue reading
Jun 21 Republican convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for protestors amid ACLU lawsuit By Todd Richmond, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — People will be allowed to carry guns within blocks of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month and protesters will be given two outdoor stages, one within sight of the convention arena, under a security plan… Continue reading
Jun 12 Biden’s new asylum crackdown at the southern border faces lawsuit By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press A coalition of immigrant advocacy groups sued the Biden administration on Wednesday over the recent directive that effectively halts asylum claims at the southern border, saying it differs little from a similar Trump move that was blocked by the courts. Continue reading
Jun 06 Trump has promised mass raids and deportation if he wins the election. The ACLU is preparing to fight back By Will Weissert, Associated Press The 21-page memo responding to Trump's campaign promises on immigration and border policies is the first in a series of policy roadmaps examining how the group will push back against Trump's promised actions on top issues. Continue reading