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The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every person, regardless of immigration status.
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Oct 19, 2026

New ACLU Documentary Reveals Stories of Families at Idaho Immigration Raid

New ACLU Documentary Reveals Stories of Families at Idaho Immigration Raid
A memorial for Edwin Jovanny López Cornejo rests against a concrete wall, with a sign reading "Say His Name" above his name and noting that he died in ICE/GEO custody. White roses, other flowers, and dozens of small candles are arranged on the ground in front of the sign.

Oct 13, 2026

A Congressman Questioned Reports of Deadly Conditions at an ICE Detention Center. Then Two More People Died.

A Congressman Questioned Reports of Deadly Conditions at an ICE Detention Center. Then Two More People Died.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining a man at the Ventura Government Center in Ventura, California.

Oct 7, 2026

We Launched the First Comprehensive Civil Rights Review of Mass Deportations. Here’s How It’s Impacting Democracy.

We Launched the First Comprehensive Civil Rights Review of Mass Deportations. Here’s How It’s Impacting Democracy.
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Oct 6, 2026

This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake

This Supreme Court Term: Our Rights and Freedoms at Stake
A D.C. demonstration protesting the actions of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE.)

Oct 5, 2026

Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Making the Affordability Crisis Worse

Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Making the Affordability Crisis Worse
The vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez (C), participates in a pro-government march in defense of Venezuelan migrants in Caracas, Venezuela, 18 March 2025. Venezuela demanded information about the migrants who were deported over the weekend from the US to El Salvador, under the Alien Enemies Act invoked by US President Donald Trump, which Caracas denounced as 'kidnapping', 'illegal' and 'a violation of human rights'.

Sep 30, 2026

Will Trump Administration Officials Be Held Accountable for Defying a Court Order? The Courts Are Still Deciding.

Will Trump Administration Officials Be Held Accountable for Defying a Court Order? The Courts Are Still Deciding.
This is the podcast cover art. It is a yellow square image with a photo and text on it. In the middle, It features an image of ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt in grayscale. Lee is a white man with short gray hair wearing a black polo shirt. The upper left of the image says "Let the Record Show." The bottom right of the image says "J.G.G. v. Trump." The bottom left of the image has the ACLU logo.

Sep 23, 2026

What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?

What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?
A protest sign that says "ICE Doesn't Protect, ICE Kills."

Sep 22, 2026

Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration

Deaths in Detention: Mortality Rate for People Detained by ICE More Than Doubles Under Trump Administration
Anti-ICE demonstrators holding signs that say "NO DETENTIONS NO DEPORTATIONS' and 'FIRST THEY CAME FOR THE IMMIGRANTS."

Sep 15, 2026

The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign

The Trump Administration Is Disappearing Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Growing Third Country Removal Campaign
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Aug 11, 2026

ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras But the Fix is In

ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras But the Fix is In