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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
ACLU Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with several other pro-immigrant groups, is suing the Trump administration after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to end the constitutionally recognized right of birthright citizenship. The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states in its first sentence that:
Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship? ACLU Sues to Block ‘Unconstitutional’ Order
The ACLU lawsuit claims Trump's effort to strip babies of citizenship is “unconstitutional” and undermines American history and values.
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 ...
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 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.
Missouri Republicans plan to challenge abortion initiative this session
Missouri’s House Speaker said lawmakers are working on a plan to challenge Amendment 3. Less than 24 hours after hundreds of Amendment 3 supporters gathered in the Capitol to celebrate November’s win, ...
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 ...
Raoul, attorneys general slam DOJ memo threatening to prosecute state officials who 'impede' immigration enforcement
In a memo obtained by the Associated Press, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove directed federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way of enforcement of ...
What to know about President Donald Trump’s order targeting the rights of transgender people
Trump’s order says it is intended to protect women’s spaces from those who “self-identify” as women. It defines the sexes in an unconventional way, based on the reproductive cells — large cells in ...