News & Commentary about Immigrants' Rights

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Jan 26, 2023

Biden Must Reverse Plans to Revive Deadly Trump-era Asylum Bans

A man seeking asylum in the United States wears a shirt that reads, "BIDEN PLEASE LET US IN!," as he stands among tents that line an entrance to the border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico.

Biden Must Reverse Plans to Revive Deadly Trump-era Asylum Bans

Dec 21, 2022

ACLU Kids Take the Mic

ACLU Kids Take the Mic

Dec 19, 2022

Your Guide to Discussing the Right to Seek Asylum at the Dinner Table

Your Guide to Discussing the Right to Seek Asylum at the Dinner Table

Dec 15, 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

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End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

Dec 15, 2022

2022 Wins With David Cole

2022 Wins With David Cole

Dec 13, 2022

10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

A group of people holding reproductive rights signs in front of the Capitol Building.

10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

Dec 5, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Nov 23, 2022

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

A young child holds on to her mother legs as they wait with other families to request political asylum in the United States, across the border in Tijuana, Mexico.

20 Years Later, It’s Time to Overhaul the Department of Homeland Security

Nov 21, 2022

Biden Administration Issues Policy Protecting Access to Abortion for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth

Three women with raised fists, wearing masks with "BAN OFF OUR BODIES" printed on them and carrying a purple banner, lead other protestors at the Women's March Rally For Abortion Justice In Washington, D.C.

Biden Administration Issues Policy Protecting Access to Abortion for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth

Nov 3, 2022

What's on Your Midterm Ballot?

What's on Your Midterm Ballot?