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News & Commentary about State and Local Immigration Laws

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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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 photo of Sindy Mata.

May 19, 2022

On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Mass Deportation

On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Mass Deportation
The back of a police vest reads "Police ICE"

Apr 26, 2022

ICE Program Foments Abuse, Hatred, and Fear — and Makes Us All Less Safe

ICE Program Foments Abuse, Hatred, and Fear — and Makes Us All Less Safe
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during news conference with a U.S. Homeland Security flag behind him.

Jul 21, 2021

Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.

Secretary Mayorkas Pledged to End His Agency’s Anti-Immigrant Abuses. Here’s What He’s Delivered.
Enrique Balcazar, of Migrant Justice, an advocacy group representing immigrant farmworkers in Vermont, speaks to a crowd outside the federal court in Burlington, Vt.

Dec 1, 2020

The Biden Administration Can Make Us All Safer: End ICE Collaboration Programs

The Biden Administration Can Make Us All Safer: End ICE Collaboration Programs
A close up of a police officer wears a "Police" label beside a U.S. ICE (standing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement) badge on his vest.

Sep 3, 2020

For Black Immigrants, Police and ICE Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

For Black Immigrants, Police and ICE Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
On a sunny day in California, two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers escort a man in handcuffs. Trump administration officials have confirmed plans for two new tactics in their anti-immigrant agenda.

Mar 5, 2020

Trump is Sending Special Forces-style Agents into Pro-Immigrant Cities

Trump is Sending Special Forces-style Agents into Pro-Immigrant Cities
Police officer saluting

Oct 30, 2018

Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Proponent of Anti-Immigrant Measures, Defeated in North Carolina

Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Proponent of Anti-Immigrant Measures, Defeated in North Carolina
Police Road Side

Aug 3, 2018

Oregon Voters Defeat Anti-Immigrant Ballot Measure

Oregon Voters Defeat Anti-Immigrant Ballot Measure
Jeff Sessions

Mar 12, 2018

The Government’s Case Against California’s ‘Sanctuary’ Policies Is on Weak Legal Ground

The Government’s Case Against California’s ‘Sanctuary’ Policies Is on Weak Legal Ground