Press Releases
May 18, 2017
Law Enforcement Calls for Policing Policies That Improve Community Relations
Letter and Police Bill Votes Coincide With Police Week
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 17, 2017
ACLU Comment on Appointment of Special Counsel on Russia Investigation
WASHINGTON — American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Anthony D. Romero issued the following statement on the appointment of Robert Mueller to serve as special counsel f...
May 17, 2017
ACLU Comment on House Judiciary Immigration Bills
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee will begin to mark up three immigration bills tomorrow that would have significant, negative implications for immigrant communities and...
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
May 17, 2017
ACLU Files to Get Comey’s Memo on Trump Conversation
NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Justice Department and FBI seeking the memo by former FBI Director James C...
Issue Areas:
National Security
May 17, 2017
Chelsea Manning, Legal Team Confirm Manning’s Safe Release From Prison
NEW YORK — Chelsea Manning was safely released today from U.S. military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Manning released the following statement upon her release:
“After an...
Issue Areas:
National Security
LGBTQ Rights
May 16, 2017
National Leaders, Groups File Briefs at Fourth Circuit Supporting Gavin Grimm and Transgender Rights
Civil Rights Leaders, Educators, Legal Experts, Students, Medical Professionals Among the Diverse Range of Voices Urging Support for Trans Rights
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board
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