Press Releases
Mar 27, 2026
Federal Court Orders ICE to Provide People Detained at “Alligator Alcatraz” Detention Facility Access to Legal Counsel
FORT MYERS, Fl. – A federal court granted a preliminary injunction today that requires Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Florida Department of Emergency Manageme...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Human Rights
Court case: H.C.R. v. Noem
Mar 26, 2026
ACLU Warns of Civil Liberties Risks if Only Police and Corporations Can Use Drones
New paper comes as the FAA institutes more restrictions on general use of drones
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Mar 25, 2026
ACLU Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Promoting Free Expression Online
The Cox v. Sony decision promotes the public's free speech rights by assuring that an Internet service provider is not liable for failure to police online activity
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Mar 23, 2026
Alabama Midwives and Birth Centers Seek State Supreme Court Review of Court Order Requiring Unnecessary “Hospital” Licenses
Pregnant Alabamians will still be able to receive birth center-based care while this case continues.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Mar 23, 2026
ACLU Launches National Ad Campaign Featuring Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” Highlighting Landmark Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court Case
On April 1, the ACLU will argue to protect America’s constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers Barbara v. Trump.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Barbara v. Donald J. Trump
Mar 22, 2026
ACLU Statement on Trump Administration Plans to Deploy ICE to Airport Security Lines
WASHINGTON – This weekend, President Trump threatened to send ICE agents to airports during the Department of Homeland Security partial shutdown, escalating his criticism of Cong...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Privacy & Technology
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