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The Constitution guarantees basic rights and freedoms to all people in America, not just U.S. citizens. Advocating fair treatment for non-citizens has been an important part of the ACLU’s work since its founding in 1920, when it opposed the summary arrest and deportation of Eastern European immigrants during the Palmer Raids.
Court says government must do more to reunite refugee families

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News Release, Published: 
Friday, April 11, 2025
Documents show ICE seeking to expand detention facilities already in use, open new facilities in 10 states across the Midwest and West Coast
News Release, Published: 
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Multiple students at institutions in Washington have had their visas revoked without notice or justification.
Published: 
Friday, December 13, 2024
Learn more about Health Care Equity for Immigrants legislation and how to support it during the 2025 legislative session.
Published: 
Friday, April 19, 2024
A helpful guide answering many common questions about practical legal issues for transgender individuals to understand their legal rights in Washington State.
News Release, Published: 
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Carlos Rios, a United States citizen, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington today against Pierce County and Pierce County Jail deputies, seeking declaratory relief and damages for his unlawful imprisonment and violations of his civil rights under federal and state law.

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