ACLU

ACLU Initiates Legal Battle to Uncover Trump’s Extensive Deportation Strategy

by

WASHINGTON — In a legal move that underscores growing concern over immigration policies, the American Civil Liberties Union has initiated legal action to unearth the specifics of the Trump administration’s proposed extensive deportation strategy. The lawsuit, filed against federal agencies, presses for a clearer understanding of the measures set to intensify immigration enforcement. The ACLU alleges that the administration’s plan, reportedly aiming for mass deportations, lacks transparency. By requesting documents under the Freedom of Information Act, the organization seeks to bring to light the full scale and scope of what could potentially alter the lives … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Iowa’s Voter Integrity Measure Amid ACLU Challenge Over Ballot Scrutiny for Potential Noncitizens

by

DES MOINES, Iowa — In a significant legal decision, a federal judge ruled on Sunday that he will not interfere with Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s initiative to challenge the registrations of approximately 2,200 voters suspected to be noncitizens. This ruling came as a response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Iowa, representing four naturalized citizens who believe they have been unjustly targeted under this policy. The crux of the ACLU’s argument in court last Friday was that Pate’s directive has created an unequal voting process by imposing extra steps for naturalized … Read more

ACLU Sues South Carolina Agencies After Tech Glitch Risks Youth Voter Disenfranchisement Ahead of Elections

by

Columbia, South Carolina — A lawsuit, lodged by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) alongside its South Carolina branch, is targeting state agencies over a glitch that purportedly prevented thousands of young people from registering to vote. The legal action is aimed at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the South Carolina Election Commission, coming just days before a critical national election. According to the complaint, a technology error at the DMV led to a failure in transferring voter registration information for approximately 17,000 teenagers to the election commission. While many of … Read more

San Bernardino Settles With ACLU: New Homeless Encampment Cleanup Policy Respects Rights and Restores Spaces

by

San Bernardino, Calif. — The City of San Bernardino has reached a pivotal agreement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to amend how the city manages cleanups of homeless encampments, marking a significant step in addressing concerns over the treatment of unhoused individuals’ belongings during such operations. Under the new settlement, San Bernardino has committed to implementing policies that ensure the possessions of homeless individuals are not destroyed during cleanup initiatives. This policy change allows the city to recommence encampment cleanups while adopting more humane practices toward residents without homes. Local reactions to the … Read more