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The ACLU Human Rights Program (HRP) is dedicated to holding the United States accountable to international human rights laws and standards as well as the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
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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
A newborn heel prick being performed.

Jul 26, 2022

Police Are Using Newborn Genetic Screening to Search for Suspects, Threatening Privacy and Public Health

Police Are Using Newborn Genetic Screening to Search for Suspects, Threatening Privacy and Public Health
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
A man holding a baby while on a computer.

Jun 19, 2022

Why Fathers Should Join the Fight for Universal Paid Leave

Why Fathers Should Join the Fight for Universal Paid Leave
Marchers commemorating Juneteenth walking with fists raised in front of the Old Courthouse in St. Louis.

Jun 17, 2022

The Liberating Truth About Juneteenth

The Liberating Truth About Juneteenth
Trans activists march at the Black Transnational Rally with a rainbow flag in the West Village of Manhattan.

Jun 17, 2022

Trans Joy Is Most Necessary When It Feels the Most Impossible

Trans Joy Is Most Necessary When It Feels the Most Impossible
A collage of images depicting prison labor.

Jun 15, 2022

Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers

Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers
Inmate firefighters creating a fire line.

Jun 15, 2022

Captive Labor: Stories of Involuntary Servitude

Captive Labor: Stories of Involuntary Servitude
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