Press Releases

ACLU Condemns Newsom’s Call to Ban Encampments

"Punishing people for being poor does not solve the underlying issues driving California’s housing crisis. We call on city and county leaders across the state to reject Governor Newsom’s cruel and inhumane model ordinance." David Trujillo, executive director of ACLU California Action.

BREAKING: Court Bars Border Patrol’s Unlawful Stop-and-Arrest Practices

Preliminary injunction applies to future Border Patrol operations in the Eastern District of California

League of Women Voters of California Acts to Protect Mailed Ballots in California

Rep. Issa’s lawsuit is an attack on voting rights and fair, accurate elections in nation’s most populous state

United Farm Workers and Bakersfield Residents Sue Border Patrol for Unlawful Practices

CBP’s January immigration raids terrorized communities and tore apart families

San Diego Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Human Rights in Response to Incoming Trump Administration

On January 15, 2025, LGBTQ+ community organizations, elected officials, and allies came together to reaffirm their shared commitment to protect human rights in the face of the incoming Trump administration.

California Welcoming Task Force Statement Re: Trump Immigration Policies: Mass Deportations Preparedness and Know Your Rights

With Donald Trump’s impending presidency, the California Welcoming Task Force, a binational coalition dedicated to re-envisioning how the U.S. welcomes people seeking asylum safely, is working hard to prepare our communities for significant changes to the immigration system...

Ahead of Second Trump Administration, ACLU Launches Campaign in Southern Border States Elevating Asylum Seekers’ Immigration Journeys

As people in southern border states brace for harsh and extreme policies targeting immigrants under a second Trump administration, the American Civil Liberties Union’s Border Humanity Project is launching its “Letters to America” campaign today.

California ACLUs on Reelection of Donald Trump

“We remain resolute in our defense of California values”

California Welcoming Taskforce Statement Re: Election of President Donald Trump

Let us be clear: We vow to continue to do the crucial work of welcoming immigrants into our country. We have done this work across multiple presidencies, and this work will always continue.