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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, second from right, looks up along with U.S Border Patrol agents as a drone flies overhead as he tours a section of the border wall Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Hidalgo, Texas.

Aug 4, 2022

Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine

Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine
Two detainees seen waiting through a window behind closed doors.

Jun 22, 2022

Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation

Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers apprehending two men.

Jun 9, 2022

How ICE Sidesteps the Law to Find and Deport People

How ICE Sidesteps the Law to Find and Deport People
An ACLU client looking at family photos.

Jun 7, 2022

Border Patrol is Investigating Itself Following Deaths, Report Reveals

Border Patrol is Investigating Itself Following Deaths, Report Reveals
A migrant leans on a fence of the Gateway International Bridge that connects downtown Matamoros, Mexico with Brownsville, Texas.

Apr 25, 2022

Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here’s What's at Stake.

Trump’s Remain in Mexico Policy is at the Supreme Court. Here’s What's at Stake.
Migrants in line to seek asylum in Matamoros, Mexico.

Mar 2, 2022

My Family Came to Seek Asylum, But Found Danger Instead

My Family Came to Seek Asylum, But Found Danger Instead

Jan 27, 2022

Why Is America So Keen on Separating Families?

Why Is America So Keen on Separating Families?
Supporters of temporary protected status immigrants hold signs and cheer at a rally in support of a program that lets immigrants live and work legally in the United States.

Aug 25, 2020

Hundreds of Thousands of People in Limbo as They Wait for Justice

Hundreds of Thousands of People in Limbo as They Wait for Justice
A line of Guatemalans arriving outside of the Guatemala City airport after having been deported from the US back to Guatemala.

Jan 28, 2020

Asylum-Seekers Are Being Abandoned in Guatemala in a New Policy Officials Call a “Total Disaster”

Asylum-Seekers Are Being Abandoned in Guatemala in a New Policy Officials Call a “Total Disaster”
Iraqi refugee family arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Feb 8, 2017

ACLU and Other Groups Ask for Emergency Hearing on the Muslim Ban from International Human Rights Body

ACLU and Other Groups Ask for Emergency Hearing on the Muslim Ban from International Human Rights Body