Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Chief justice blocks Donald Trump’s immigration policy

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John Roberts temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would eliminate the Trump-era immigration strategy. It was enacted during the outbreak to promptly turn away asylum-seekers at the border. Republican-led states petitioned the court to maintain the policy. Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would eliminate a Donald Trump-era immigration … Read more

Law in Arizona prohibiting filming within 8 feet of law enforcement challenged by the ACLU 

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Law signed last month bars recording video of law enforcement within 8 feet. Violators can face a misdemeanor charge after they are warned once to back up. ACLU says the law will create “irreparable community harm,” if allowed to go forth. The contentious Arizona rule that forbids filming law enforcement from within 8 feet. Has … Read more

The ACLU criticizes Lightfoot’s curfews for juveniles in Chicago.

As the mayor announced another additional curfew for young people, the American Civil Liberties Union of Chicago took aim at Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposed new limitations for children in the city. “Curfews and prohibitions create group guilt for young people, whether they are there to enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown or for … Read more

ACLU executive labels Amber Heard’s op-ed “an advertisement.”

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Terence Dougherty, an officer with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), just made a startlingly unintentional accusation against Amber Heard’s op-ed and labelled it “an ad.” He made the statement during his pre-recorded deposition in a Fairfax, Virginia courtroom. He was cited as adding, “These are more conversations among employees, staff members in the development … Read more