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Judge orders Massachusetts sheriff to hand ICE detainee records to ACLU

A Massachusetts court has ordered the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office to release anonymized health records of immigrant detainees

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Rubio Says U.S. Has Revoked More Than 600 Visas in 30 Days as Part of Crackdown on 'Birth Tourism'

"American citizenship is not for sale," Rubio said, accusing some operators of coaching travelers to defraud the visa system

Latin Times · Aug 13

Taxpayers Could Pay for ICE's Electric Shock Gloves That Deliver Painful Jolts: $20M Budget Proposed

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20M on electric shock gloves, sparking criticism from civil rights groups over their necessity and potential misuse.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

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ICE Unveils $20 Million Shock Glove Plan: ACLU Warns It Cannot Trust Agents With the Device

The US ICE plans to acquire £15.5 million worth of electric shock gloves, sparking criticism over potential misuse and abuse, especially amid ongoing scrutiny of the agency's use of force.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

ACLU Sues to Block Trump's Latest Attempt to Restrict Birthright Citizenship

"Despite the Supreme Court's clear direction, the President continues to claim for himself the power to identify categories of children whose citizenship he intends to deny," said the organization

Latin Times · Aug 12

NH Federal Court Provisionally Certifies Class Of Pregnant ISIS Brides Seeking Birthright Citizenship For Their Children

No, that didn't actually happen, but it is ripe for the Babylon Bee. In reality, the ACLU has filed a… The post NH Federal Court Provisionally Certifies Class Of Pregnant ISIS Brides Seeking Birthright Citizenship For Their Children appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 12

ACLU asks judge to block new Trump order restricting birthright citizenship

Group says new executive order is attempt to evade supreme court’s earlier ruling against the president

The Guardian - US · Aug 11

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'No Executive Order Can Change the Constitution': ACLU Slams Trump's Birthright Citizenship Moves

"Any executive order that tries to rewrite birthright citizenship will meet the same fate as the last one," said the ACLU referring to June's Supreme Court ruling on the issue

Latin Times · Aug 7

Purple Heart vet sues after National Guard troops detained her as she sat quietly in the front yard of her DC home

National Guard troops seized Anna King, slamming her to the ground and leaving her with injuries that required surgery, according to a federal tort claim

The Independent UK · Aug 4

ACLU files 54 claims against ICE abuse

ACLU says claims document a nationwide pattern of excessive force, unlawful arrests and abuse by ICE agents

Salon · Aug 2

David Cole's Qualified Defense of the Supreme Court

The prominent liberal legal scholar and former ACLU leader outlines how the Court has often checked Trump, but also critiques it for going against precedent.

Reason · Aug 1

ACLU launches legal claims in 17 states against immigration detention conditions, including Texas

A $10 million claim by Elton Purvis, who was held in Texas for seven months before his deportation, is part of the group’s allegations that immigrants’ medical and other needs were neglected.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 30

ICE agents allegedly used slurs to describe Latinos during LA immigration raids last summer

The DHS didn’t directly say that these incidents violated its policies.

We Got This Covered · Jul 29

Kaepernick, Springsteen receive new ACLU award for activism in arts, business, science and sports

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has received a new award from the American Civil Liberties Union recognizing contributions to American thought and culture

The Independent UK · Jul 25

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The Guardian - US · Jul 24

If Trump really cares about forced labor, he should look at the US – rather than slap more tariffs on the world

Forced labor is a problem, especially in the US, where prisoners are coerced to work for pennies – or nothing at all

Latin Times · Jul 23

New ACLU Report Details Civil Rights Violations, Alleged Abuse During Immigration Enforcement Actions

The report included an in-depth analysis of immigration enforcement operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland and New Mexico. Among its most significant findings was the widespread use of force against individuals.

Latin Times · Jul 18

Federal Judge Tells Florida State and Trump Administration Officials To Prove "Alligator Alcatraz" Is Closed

A federal judge won't drop the Alligator Alcatraz case on DeSantis's word alone, demanding real proof the facility is closed for good.

Latin Times · Jul 18

Nine in Ten Detainees at America's Largest ICE Camp Report Beatings, Watchdogs Find

A new HRW/ACLU report finds 9 in 10 detainees at Camp East Montana describe beatings by guards. DHS denies it; deaths and lawsuits keep mounting.

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Detainees at Texas ICE facility report frequent beatings and abuse

At least three detainees held at the Texas facility since it opened in August have died

Reason · Jul 14

How Does The Supreme Court Caption Cases?

The briefs in the transgender sports cases were styled as "By next friend" but the Court captioned the case as "By her next friend."

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

JD Vance Event Ban: Influencer Sues Secret Service In Major Free Speech Battle

Amanda McGonigle, creator of @CatsOnACouch, sues the Trump administration for allegedly violating her First Amendment rights by excluding her from a vice-presidential event due to her satirical posts.

Latin Times · Jul 7

The Agency That Investigates ICE Agents Is Investigating ICE's Critics Instead

ICE's internal affairs office, meant to police its own agents, has opened 100+ probes into online critics — alarming free-speech lawyers nationwide.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Elliot Page Shares US Trans Sports Ban Ruling and Shows Off Ripped Body After Getting 'Hooked' on Boxing

Elliot Page paired a viral boxing transformation with a repost of the ACLU's response to the US Supreme Court's transgender sports ruling, drawing widespread attention online.

Reason · Jun 30

He Spent Over 80 Days in Jail After Florida Cops Arrested Him on Faulty Facial Recognition

Police have arrested at least 15 people in recent years based on bad facial recognition hits.

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

US supreme court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump agenda

Court rules against Trump administration on policy that people born in the United States are citizens

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