Press Releases
Apr 24, 2026
Fifth Circuit Rules Challenge to Extreme Texas Immigration Law Must Be Dismissed on Procedural Grounds
NEW ORLEANS — The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals today reversed a panel ruling that had affirmed a lower court’s injunction against Texas Senate Bill 4. Previously, a Fifth Cir...
Apr 24, 2026
Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Proclamation Eliminating Asylum is Unlawful
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court today ruled that President Trump’s Day 1 proclamation aimed at completely shutting down asylum at the border is unlawful.
The D.C. Circuit ...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: RAICES v. Noem
Apr 23, 2026
Voting Rights Groups Ask Court to Reject DOJ’s Unlawful Demand for Full Access to Utah Voter Rolls
SALT LAKE CITY — A coalition of voting rights groups filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice’s complaint in U.S. v. Henderson. The groups released the following sta...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Court case: United States v. Henderson
Apr 23, 2026
ACLU Launches Original Animated Kids Series on Free Expression & Other Civil Liberties
The ACLU’s “Know Your Rights University” Offers Kids Engaging Lessons on Constitutional Rights and Civics
Issue Areas:
Civil Liberties
Apr 23, 2026
Over 120 Civil Society Groups Issue Travel Advisory for U.S. Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Groups warn that deteriorating human rights situation in U.S. could put people in host cities at risk, citing ICE abuses, suppression of speech, and more
Issue Areas:
Human Rights
Immigrants' Rights
Apr 22, 2026
Civil Rights Groups Sue Alaska Division of Elections for Sharing Unredacted Voter Registration List
Lawsuit contends the 2025 agreement signed by the State of Alaska with the federal government violates Alaskans’ privacy and undermines voting rights
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
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LouisianaApr 2026
Voting Rights
State Of Louisiana V. U.s. Election Assistance Commission. Explore Case.State of Louisiana v. U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Voting rights groups should be allowed to intervene as defendants in Louisiana's suit against the U.S. Election Assistance Commission through which the state seeks to require additional proof of citizenship, argued the League of Women Voters of Louisiana and others in a motion to intervene in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. -
News & CommentaryApr 2026
Human Rights
Aclu Joins Coalition Calling For Fifa To Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World Cup. Explore News & Commentary.ACLU Joins Coalition Calling For FIFA to Uphold Human Rights Ahead 2026 World Cup
The coalition has issued a travel advisory for fans, players, journalists, and other visitors attending the 2026 World Cup in areas impacted by the Trump administration’s militarized immigration crackdown. -
VirginiaApr 2026
Privacy & Technology
Schmidt V. Norfolk. Explore Case.Schmidt v. Norfolk
Whether Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems violate individuals’ expectations of privacy under the Fourth Amendment. -
News & CommentaryApr 2026
Privacy & Technology
Municipalities: Beware Of Changes In Flock’s Legal Terms If You’re Using Or Considering License Plate Readers. Explore News & Commentary.Municipalities: Beware of Changes in Flock’s Legal Terms if You’re Using or Considering License Plate Readers
A flurry of Flock contract changes disempower customers