ACLU, Trump

ACLU sues to block Trump's expansion of "fast-track" deportations
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and two of its chapters are suing to halt President Trump's attempt to expand "fast-track" deportations without a full hearing. Why it matters: The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.
ACLU sues over Trump’s push to broaden expedited deportations
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued Wednesday over President Trump’s expansion of a program that allows immigration officials to carry out swift deportations. Trump’s Department
Right on cue, ACLU sues to prevent illegals from being deported
The anti-American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sued President Donald Trump over his deportation plans. The suit was filed Wednesday, a day after the Trump Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new rule authorizing expedited removals for illegal aliens who are unable to prove that they’ve been in the country for at least two full years.
Less process than 'a traffic ticket': ACLU sues to stop Trump's fast-track deportation policy
ACLU sues to stop Trump policy that allows immediate deportation of some immigrants. The new policy could pave the way for mass expulsions.
ACLU sues to stop Trump's attack on birthright citizenship
The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday night filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's controversial executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
ACLU and 18 states sue Trump over his attempt to repeal birthright citizenship
Put simply, under Trump’s order, the children of most undocumented immigrants wouldn’t be US citizens, nor would the children of people in the country on student, work, or tourist visas. This is more than a reinterpretation of the 14th Amendment — it’s an attempt to do away with the jus soli principle that undergirds US citizenship.
Trans ACLU lawyer slammed for calling cisgender women ‘non-transgender women’
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawyer Chase Strangio appeared to employ a new term for an adult human female Tuesday.
18 states, ACLU file lawsuits against Trump order that seeks to end birthright citizenship
Eighteen states and the ACLU filed lawsuits seeking to prevent President Trump from denying citizenship to children born in ...
ACLU of CT offers support, advice in wake of Trump's move to change policies on immigration and more
The ACLU held a forum at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury on possible changes in immigration, reproductive justice, LGBTQIA+ rights and more.
ACLU files suit in New Hampshire to block Trump birthright citizenship ban
This story was updated on Jan. 21 at 6:08 p.m. to reflect that the ACLU’s lawsuit was filed on Monday, not Tuesday. Hours ...
ACLU-KY challenges Kentucky’s statute of limitations for civil rights cases
The ACLU of Kentucky along with Covington & Burling filed a brief on Jan. 17 appealing the lower court’s dismissal of their ...
ACLU of Michigan sues ICE over rule used as 'impenetrable black box' for jail records
The free speech advocate argues county jails holding people for ICE are working to withhold key records by misapplying an ...
Dover Indonesians represented in ACLU lawsuit to block Trump birthright citizenship ban
Plaintiffs in the ACLU’s lawsuit argue the president’s executive order banning birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.
ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine was in court Wednesday to argue for the widespread release of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges but have not been appointed lawyers.