Jan 18, 2018
ACLU Statement on Creation of New Division Within Department of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services announced the creation of the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division today, demonstrating the administration’s commi...
Issue Areas: Religious Liberty
Jan 17, 2018
ACLU Comment on Trump Administration’s Attempt to Repackage Failed Immigration Detainer Policies
NEW YORK — Thomas Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and representatives of the National Sheriffs’ Association and Major County Sheriffs ...
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jan 17, 2018
ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice to Present Three Animated Short Films on Mass Incarceration at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY, Utah — On January 20 at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, the American Civil Liberties Union’s Campaign for Smart Justice will present the premiere of three animated ...
Jan 17, 2018
ACLU Comment on Introduction of “Conscience Protections” For Health Care Workers
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is expected to release a new proposed rule through the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights that would allow healt...
Jan 16, 2018
ACLU Comment on Senate Advancement of Surveillance Bill
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted today to advance S. 139 (FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017), a bill that risks expanding and codifying unconstitutional spying powers unde...
Jan 16, 2018
ACLU Comment on Trump Administration Appeal of DACA Ruling
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today announced its intent to appeal directly to the Supreme Court last week’s federal district court ruling that ordered the government ...
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
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