Press Releases
May 07, 2025
ACLU Demands Social Security Administration Turn Over Docs on DOGE’s Access to Americans’ Data
The group also released a related report today on the significant risks of DOGE consolidating federal data
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
May 07, 2025
Appeals Court Orders Trump Administration to Transfer Rümeysa Öztürk to Vermont
NEW YORK – The Second Circuit Court of Appeals today denied the Trump administration’s attempt to further delay Rümeysa Öztürk’s transfer to Vermont. The appeals court ord...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Öztürk v. Trump
May 06, 2025
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration by Keeping Dr. Khan Suri’s Habeas Case in Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In a major victory for Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri and a huge blow to the Trump administration, today a federal court ruled that Dr. Suri’s habeas ...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
May 06, 2025
Colorado Federal Court Blocks Removals Under Alien Enemies Act
Ruling follows similar one in New York earlier today
DENVER — A Colorado federal court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking removals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) for...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: DBU v. Trump
May 06, 2025
Third Circuit Rejects Government's Attempt to Move Mahmoud Khalil’s Habeas Case Out of New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA — The Third Circuit Court of Appeals today denied the government permission to appeal the issue of where Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil’s habeas case s...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
May 06, 2025
Federal Court in New York Blocks Removals Under Alien Enemies Act
NEW YORK — A federal court in New York has granted a preliminary injunction blocking removals under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) for people within that court’s judicial district...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: G.F.F. v. Trump
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News & CommentaryMay 2025
Mass Incarceration
‘devastated’ And ‘hopeless.’ Researchers Speak Out On Funding Cuts. Explore News & Commentary.‘Devastated’ and ‘Hopeless.’ Researchers Speak Out on Funding Cuts
The National Institute of Health (NIH) abruptly cancelled millions of dollars in grants for research that it claims are related to “gender identity” or “diversity, equity and inclusion.” The ACLU sued. -
PennsylvaniaMay 2025
Mass Incarceration
Jonathan Difraia V. Kevin Ransom. Explore Case.Jonathan DiFraia v. Kevin Ransom
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TexasMay 2025
Mass Incarceration
M.a.p.s. V. Garite. Explore Case.M.A.P.S. v. Garite
Emergency lawsuit filed in federal court to again halt removals under the Alien Enemies Act for people within that court’s judicial district. -
OklahomaMay 2025
Mass Incarceration
Oklahoma State Department Of Education V. Freedom From Religion Foundation. Explore Case.Oklahoma State Department of Education v. Freedom From Religion Foundation