Civil Liberties Leaders Condemn White House over Indictments and Crackdown on Critics
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice indicted former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday evening, acting on…
ACLU Sues ICE, Alleges Widespread Due Process Violations in Immigration Cases
The ACLU, along with unions, clinics and law firms, filed a class-action lawsuit challenging widespread violations of due process for immigrants detained by ICE, alleging that immigrants are being misclassified and denied bond, leading to long-term incarceration or disappearances.
Op-ed | Memphis Police Are Blocking Transparency, Defying Reform
Despite Department of Justice findings of abuse and promises of change, MPD is illegally withholding records the public needs to hold them accountable and is refusing to turn over public records it is legally required to provide.
Federal Court Blocks Discovery Request, Protects First Amendment Rights of Human Rights Groups
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York denied a sweeping discovery request from Isaac Levi Pilant, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen sanctioned for violence against Palestinians, ruling that the effort would have violated constitutional protections and threatened the ability of civil society to continue its work.
Civil Rights Groups File Class Action to Halt Trump’s Courthouse Arrests, Challenge ICE Detention in San Francisco
Civil rights organizations have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging courthouse arrests of immigrants and the prolonged detention of people in harsh conditions at ICE’s San Francisco Field Office.
Op-ed | Protecting Free Speech in the Face of Government Retaliation
Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative…
Op-ed | How Trump’s Attacks on Democracy Put the Constitution at Risk
On Constitution Day, we must fight to uphold our rights and preserve the rule of law, as the fundamental pillars of our democracy are under assault by military crackdowns, silencing dissent, and the Trump administration’s rejection of political pluralism and attempts to corrupt justice.
Cash Bail System Unfairly Punishes Low-Income Communities, ACLU Report Finds
The ACLU of Kansas is urging lawmakers to expand the use of no-cash bail, arguing that the current system unfairly punishes low-income communities, while President Donald Trump is pushing for a nationwide ban on cashless bail.
Civil Rights Groups Challenge Texas’ New Congressional Map in Federal Court
Civil rights and racial justice organizations have filed an amicus brief in federal court to block Texas’ newly enacted congressional map, arguing it racially discriminates against Black and Hispanic voters and should not take effect before the 2026 elections.
Judge Orders Immediate Compliance, Rejects Trump Admin’s TPS Ruling Delay
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to comply with his earlier ruling restoring Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and Haitians, after the government failed to update its systems and blocked TPS holders from re-registering.
Critics Denounce ‘Stop Illegal Entry Act’ for Extreme Federal Sentencing Expansion
The House of Representatives narrowly passed the “Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025”, which would impose steep mandatory minimum sentences and potential life sentences on asylum seekers, teenagers, and immigrant families attempting to reunite, with critics arguing that it represents an extreme expansion of federal sentencing and would undermine public safety.
Op-ed | Free Speech at Risk in America’s Schools
The ACLU is challenging laws and policies that censor students and educators in classrooms across the country, arguing that these efforts violate the First and 14th Amendments and undermine democracy.
Opinion: Charlie Kirk’s Murder Shines the Spotlight on Political Violence and the Potential for Escalation
Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Utah Valley University event, prompting leaders across the political spectrum to condemn the act and urge for a commitment to peaceful discourse and rejection of political violence.
Op-ed | How Expanded 287(g) Program Turns Local Police into Deportation Agents
The Trump administration has expanded the 287(g) program, turning local police into ICE agents and increasing deportations, while families and advocates nationwide are fighting back.
Settlement Requires San Francisco to Protect Unhoused Residents’ Rights
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a settlement with the Coalition on Homelessness that requires the city to follow its bag-and-tag policy and creates oversight measures to protect the belongings of unhoused residents.
Breaking News: Supreme Court 6-3 Ruling Backs DHS Immigration Enforcement Practices
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed two lower court rulings in Vazquez Perdomo v. Noem, allowing federal immigration agencies to continue using enforcement practices that critics call unconstitutional and racially discriminatory.
Court Blocks Huntington Beach Library Restrictions, Upholding Freedom to Read
A state superior court has ruled against the City of Huntington Beach’s attempt to impose restrictions on access to books in the city’s public libraries, upholding the California Freedom to Read Act and the California Constitution.
ACLU Says Trump Administration’s ICE Policy Violates Due Process Rights
The ACLU and the Meyer Law Office have filed a class-action lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that ends bond eligibility for immigrants detained by ICE, arguing that it is unlawful and violates constitutional protections.
Judge Reinstates TPS for Venezuelans and Haitians, Citing Admin Overreach
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status from Venezuelans and Haitians was unlawful, restoring protections for over one million people and dealing a significant blow to one of the administration’s most aggressive immigration policies.
Shortage of Court Appointed Attorneys in Alameda County Raises Alarm over Justice System
Alameda County is facing a crisis in its criminal courts due to a shortage of court-appointed attorneys, leaving dozens of people waiting weeks for legal representation and raising civil rights concerns.