A Mistake Shouldn’t Mean Exile or Prolonged Mandatory Detention | ACLU

Nyynkpao Banyee arrived in the U.S. as a child refugee from Côte D’Ivoire in 2004. Despite his deep roots in the U.S., he is facing mandatory immigration detention and possible deportation from his family and the only home he has known.

The Government Denies People Access to Asylum Because of Language Barriers. We're Fighting Back. | ACLU

Language access problems plague every step of the asylum process, denying people with limited English proficiency their right to seek asylum.

Border Patrol’s Abusive Practice of Taking Migrants’ Property Needs to End | ACLU

A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal documents, and religious objects.

Senate Rejects Deal Threatening Protections for Asylum Seekers | ACLU

This plan would significantly and permanently restrict the ability of families and individuals to seek safety in the U.S. — and it may come back.

The Danger of Abusing Impeachment | ACLU

Members of Congress should consider the long-term impact of their votes on the functioning of our democratic institutions.

What’s Hiding in the Immigration & Border Deal? More Mass Surveillance | ACLU

Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.

Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect | ACLU

Customs and Border Protection's request to destroy certain medical records will hinder oversight and obscure serious violations.

Looking to the Future: 2024 at the ACLU | ACLU

We will always advocate for civil liberties — next year will be no different.

We’re Making Sure People in Immigration Detention Know Their Rights | ACLU

The ACLU of Louisiana has made regular visits to detention centers for the past two years. Here’s what we’re learning.

White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas | ACLU

A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.

Asylum Seeker's Wrongful 6-Year Detention is Emblematic of a Broken System | ACLU

Our client sought refuge from violence and persecution. Instead, ICE detained her for over six years.

Unchecked Growth: Private Prison Corporations and Immigration Detention, Three Years Into the Biden Administration | ACLU

In July, more than 90 percent of the average 30,000 people held daily in ICE detention were housed in private facilities, as private corporation revenues from immigrant detention soar.

When Will Biden Stop Giving Immigration Powers to Racist, Corrupt Sheriffs? | ACLU

Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration enforcement program known as 287(g).

The New ICE Chief Should (Finally) Make Good on Biden’s Immigration Promises | ACLU

Acting Director Lechleitner must not let the ugly politics of immigration stop him from taking swift and meaningful action on detention and enforcement.

Will Customs and Border Protection's Revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy Make Us Safer? | ACLU

CBP vehicle pursuits have caused dozens of deaths — here’s what you need to know about the new policy.

Broken Promises: Trump-era Travel Bans Keep Thousands Trapped in Limbo | ACLU

Years later, Diversity Visa lottery winners are still waiting for justice.

The Fight for Asylum: An American Imperative | ACLU

Three advocates discuss how the ACLU shows up for asylum rights, and why they persist in this difficult work.

Showing Up to Protect the Right to Seek Asylum | ACLU

For decades, the ACLU has worked to protect the rights of asylum seekers.

This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment | ACLU

For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.

This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment | ACLU

For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.