Deportation of illegal alien gang members using the Alien Enemies Act

Judge probes Trump's DOJ over deportations of illegal alien gang members using the Alien Enemies Act. Temporary halt ordered while flights to El Salvador were already in progress. ACLU and Democracy Forward sued to stop deportations. DOJ ordered to provide information on deportation flights.

Transgender Rights and Legal Battles

President Trump announces transgender athletes in women's sports will no longer be tolerated; Indiana judge orders sex reassignment surgery for transgender inmate convicted of reckless homicide of a baby, ACLU challenges Indiana law banning procedure.

Controversy over Drag Shows in Tennessee

A controversial event at a North Carolina school involving a drag queen straddling a student sparks discussion. Tennessee's ban on drag shows in front of children remains in effect after the Supreme Court refuses to hear a challenge. Violators face prosecution under the state's Adult Entertainment Act.

Resignations at DOJ, ACLU Lawsuit for Migrant Access, Immigration Poll

Resignations at the Department of Justice, ACLU and other advocates sue for access to migrants at Guantánamo Bay, immigration poll shows mixed support for restrictions

Discussion on Trump Administration's Immigration Policies and ICE Detention Facilities

Discussion on Trump administration's plan to deport violent criminals and the impact on gangs flooding into the United States. ACLU raising concerns over ICE's expansion of migrant detention facilities under Trump's presidency. Details on ICE detention facilities, plans to increase detainee numbers, and potential expansion locations. Calls for transparency from ICE and concerns over conditions in detention facilities.

Transgender Inmate Lawsuit in Washington State

Bryan Kim, a transgender woman inmate in Washington, filed a lawsuit after being moved to a men's prison for having consensual sex with a female inmate. The ACLU is representing Kim, claiming the move is unconstitutional and puts her at risk of violence.

Deportation of Migrants by the Trump Administration

The incoming Trump administration is considering deporting migrants to countries that refuse to accept them, potentially displacing thousands of people. They have reached out to countries like Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada. The plan also includes pressuring Mexico to accept deportation flights of non-Mexicans living in the United States.

Controversial Pronoun Policy in Keller ISD

Keller Independent School District in Texas has implemented a policy prohibiting the use of pronouns not matching students' biological sex, sparking protests from students and criticism from the ACLU.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Immigration Detention Centers

Vice President Kamala Harris promised to close most of the nation’s immigration detention centers and release about 90% of illegal aliens held in detention. She specifically targeted private detention facilities and vowed to pass a pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens.

ACLU's Concerns About Former President Donald Trump's Plans

The ACLU is concerned about former President Donald Trump's plans to crack down on protesters and prosecute political enemies. They are preparing to counter potential abuses of executive power in a second Trump administration.

Lawsuit over Ten Commandments Display in Louisiana Schools

The ACLU is suing Louisiana over a new law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. Various groups are divided on the issue, with some viewing it as unconstitutional and others as a reflection of foundational principles.

Lawsuit against Biden's Executive Actions on Asylum

The ACLU filed a lawsuit against President Biden's executive actions limiting asylum at the southern U.S. border, which are similar to measures taken by former President Trump. The rules bar migrants from seeking asylum between ports of entry when border encounters rise above 2,500 per day. The lawsuit challenges the legality of the new rules.

Bill to Strip Tax-Exempt Status from Nonprofits Supporting Terrorists Facing Opposition

A new bill that would strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits found to be materially supporting terrorists is facing opposition from groups like the ACLU. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support but is now being challenged due to concerns about due process and potential politicized enforcement.

Georgia Election Law

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law establishing rules for voter registration and election processes. The bill includes provisions for removing voters from registration lists, rules for homeless people to register to vote, and easier access for third-party candidates.

Controversy over Transgender Athlete Participation in Girls' Sports

A former high school volleyball player injured by a transgender athlete criticizes transgender student for 'narcissism and misogyny'. West Virginia AG vows to keep fighting after court overturns state transgender sports ban. ACLU celebrates victory for transgender athlete Becky Pepper Jackson.

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Injunction on Investigating Parents Providing Gender-Transitioning Treatment

Texas appeals court upholds injunction blocking state from investigating parents providing gender-transitioning treatment to children. ACLU celebrates victory for trans youth.

ACLU lawsuit against Ohio over transgender healthcare law

ACLU sues Ohio over law banning gender transition surgeries and hormone blockers for minors, citing harm to transgender youth. The law also prohibits biological men identifying as transgender women from participating in women's sports. Legal battle ensues over constitutionality of the law.

Texas SB4 Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling allowing Texas SB4 Immigration Law to go into effect was short-lived as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit blocked the law from taking effect. The law allows local and state law enforcement to arrest, detain, and prosecute migrants suspected of illegally entering Texas from Mexico.

Kansas Judge Rules Against Sex Changes on State IDs for Transgender Individuals

A Kansas judge ruled in favor of the state's conservative attorney general, prohibiting sex changes on state IDs and driver's licenses for transgender individuals. The ruling has sparked debate and disappointment among LGBTQ+ advocates.

Indiana law banning minors from seeking gender-transitioning treatments

A federal appeals court ruled to allow Indiana to enforce a law banning minors from seeking gender-transitioning treatments, which was blocked by a judge last year. The ACLU of Indiana is continuing to fight against the law, while the state's Attorney General and Governor support the decision.

Indiana law banning minors from seeking gender-transitioning treatments

A federal appeals court ruled to allow Indiana to enforce a law banning minors from seeking gender-transitioning treatments, overturning a previous injunction. The ACLU of Indiana and medical groups have raised concerns about the ban's impact on transgender minors and parental rights.